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Girard-Perregaux and Susan & David Rockefeller: “Changing Watch” Event

Exclusive photos from the Changing Watch event with iconic songwriter Nile Rodgers and Amanda Hearst...

Girard-Perregaux and Susan & David Rockefeller: “Changing Watch” Event
Michele Sofisti, David Rockefeller, Susan Rockefeller, Nancy Hunt and Nile Rodgers
Michele Sofisti, David Rockefeller, Susan Rockefeller, Nancy Hunt and Nile Rodgers
Michele Sofisti, David Rockefeller, Susan Rockefeller, Nancy Hunt and Nile Rodgers

This week in New York City, Girard-Perregaux and Susan David Rockefeller joined forces with Nile Rodgers for the “Changing Watch” event supporting We Are Family Foundation.

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Exclusive photos from the Changing Watch event with iconic songwriter Nile Rodgers and Amanda Hearst...

The evening began with cocktails at Cipriani 42nd St, where guests got the chance to take in several Girard-Perregaux novelties on display, including the new Constant Escapement. The cocktail hour was followed by a dinner in the Cipriani Ballroom, where Susan and David Rockefeller introduced their new Protect What is Precious project and young teen leaders were recognized for their environmental initiatives. The Rockefellers introduced their video Take Time, about the world’s natural beauty and the importance of protecting our fragile environment.

Amanda Hearst
Amanda Hearst

Michele Sofisti, CEO of Sowind (Girard-Perregaux and JEANRICHARD), also took to the stage, where he presented Susan and David and Nile Rodgers with a special Mission of Mermaids (MoM) timepiece in honor of their constant work and dedication to support We Are Family Foundation.

Nile Rodgers onstage
Nile Rodgers onstage

Dinner was followed by a lively auction benefitting the We Are Family Foundation, which was founded by songwriter Nile Rodgers (who created hits like Le Freak, We Are Family, Like a Virgin and Lose Yourself to Dance). Lots included a MoM men’s special edition watch, a private guitar lesson with Nile Rodgers, a one-of-a-kind Susan Rockefeller for Honora pearl necklace, and a dinner at Blue Hill with Susan, David, and Nile.

The evening was capped off by a DJ set by Q-Tip that had guests dancing the night away.

Guests included Amanda Hearst, Kelly Bensimon, Ryan Serhant, Almudena Fernandez and Jo Champa.

Photos courtesy Girard-Perregaux.

Adrienne Faurote
Adrienne Faurote
Editor in Chief · Knockoff Watches Wholesale
As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.
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