Fashion Show Ochre Court Mansion - Child & Family's Au Courant

Newport Life Magazine is proud to be a media partner of Au Courant. The most anticipated fashion event of the season by Child & Family and StyleWeek Northeast.

Guests of Au Courant will be treated to the ultimate VIP experience as designers descend on Newport, Rhode Island for a fabulous night at Ochre Court Mansion. From the cocktail party, silent auction and runway show, to delicious hors d'oeuvres and open bar provided by Pranzi Catering & Events - Au Courant, The Golden Age of Hollywood will be the most glamorous event this summer.


FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | 6:30 to 11:00 PM
Ochre Court Mansion | 100 Ochre Point Avenue, Newport

Runway Show | Cocktail Party | Designer Sale | Music & Dancing.

DESIGNER PREVIEW

Artiss Akarra

Artiss has pioneered innovation and design as an independent designer designing for various US and International brands. He currently owns, designs and operates under his own luxury designer optical and swimwear brand EIGHT | United Republic Affair.

Antwan Byrd

Antwan draws inspiration from a scattered array of elements from architecture, photography, film, and all forms of art, but mostly people. His line, DeBrichhio, caters to the busy woman who wants to look beautiful and sexy as she goes about her day-to-day activities.

Jess Abernethy

Jessica, a Providence-based designer, creates clean, forward and wearable apparel. Jessica returned to the United States in 2001 and launched her own line. Jessica's designs channel a sharp, effortless sophistication, reminiscent of the New England upper crust.  

Jonathan Joseph Peters

Jonathan is an up-and-coming women's wear designer who marries ready-to-wear with avant-garde. He was on season 7 of Project Runway. Jonathan has conceptualized and designed for fashion productions throughout the world for over two decades.  

Robert Merton

In 2011, Merton founded his fashion company, Alistair Archer, named for his two sons, 3-year-old Alistair and 9-year-old Archer. He began manipulating his art work into bright prints and eventually expanded to women's custom and ready-to-wear clothing.

Amy Stetkiewicz 

Receiving an education at Parsons School of Design NYC and inspired by all things modern, Stetkiewicz is a reflection of Amy's own personal style. She blends edgy minimalism grounded in technical perfection and construction and styling.


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EVENT CO-CHAIRS:

Sara Hiebner | Vice President Business Development, BankNewport
Rosanna Ortiz | President, StyleWeek Northeast
Marc Streisand | President, Marc Allen Fine Clothiers
          
         
  
    
       

Newport International Polo Opening Day 6th June

Newport International Polo Opening Day

This Saturday is Opening Day of Newport International Polo Series XXIII. Cheer on USA as they go head to head against the Monaco Polo Team. The match begins at 5pm at the Newport Polo Grounds in Portsmouth.

Please join us on Opening Day in welcoming the Monaco Polo Team, scheduled to make its debut in the NBC 10 Newport International Polo Series XXIII, Presented by BMW on Saturday June 6 at 5pm at the polo grounds of Glen Farm, 715 East Main Road/Rte.138 in Portsmouth, RI.

USA team captain Dan Keating adds  “We look forward to playing a challenging opponent, and expect a good contest.”

A weekly door prize drawing from Massage Envy will be awarded, as well as a prize for the Best Tailgate, sponsored by our friends at Hangar 1 Vodka and the International Tennis Hall of Fame.  The 2-hour match will conclude with the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Toast & Trophy Presentation of the inaugural USA vs. Monaco silver perpetual cup, naming of the Best Playing Pony, autograph signing and cocktail hour to mingle with the players.  Get your glass of VC bubbly at the Twisted Pony bar and join in the toast!

Reservations and advanced ticket sales are available online only, beginning in March, by clicking the links within the venue diagram shown above.  (Group Sales, Season Passes and Souvenirs & Gifts are available year-round).  Admission tickets are also sold at the entry gates which open at 1pm (noon in Sept.). For info about polo lessons, or regarding weather-related status of the match, call the 24-hour Info Hotline (401) 846 - 0200.  For details about concessions & amenities, venue and other information, use the About Newport Polo link at the top of this page.

During their visit, the Monaco team will also enjoy America's Cup Charter sailing; paddle boarding - courtesy of Island Surf & Skate; tennis at the International Tennis Hall of Fame; helicopter tours with Birds Eye View Helicoptour Tours; Newport mansion tours and a team dinner at the one and only Clarke Cooke House for a truly memorable visit to the City by the Sea.

The Polo Series will also feature the return of Brazil as guests of honor for our gala weekend in August, and the return of fan favorites such as Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, England and Mexico, as well as City Teams from Boston, Dallas, Palm Beach, Philadelphia, and New York and a few top regional rivals for an action-packed season through the end of September.

With the debut of Monaco, the Polo Series will have hosted 31 nations over its 23 seasons including England, Ireland, Scotland, Chile, Kenya, Jamaica, Italy and Singapore this summer, and Costa Rica, Portugal, Germany, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, India, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Barbados, France, Canada, Hungary, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Kenya, Brazil, China, Sweden & Singapore.

This is the 24th season of the NBC 10 Newport International Polo Series, presented by your Rhode Island BMW Centers, and sponsored by Alex and Ani, Atria Senior Living, Balfour Beatty, Forty 1 North, Stillwater Spa at Hyatt Regency Newport, Vanderbilt International Properties, Clarke Cooke House, Rockstar Limo, Veuve Clicquot, McGrath Clambakes, Newport Daily News, Rockport, Stella Artois, and promotional partners including Exquisite Events Design, The Preservation Society of Newport, Bird’s Eye View Helicopter Tours, America's Cup Charters, Massage Envy, the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Island Surf and Sport, the Cocktail Guru, Vita Coco, and Discover Newport. “Our sponsors have been with us since the beginning. Without their support, the Series would not be as extensive as it is,” explains Dan Keating, Polo Series founder.

Dating back more than 130 years in Newport, the polo matches are one of Newport’s grandest & most popular traditions, a living legacy from the Gilded Age, and open to the public.  Audiences of several thousand spectators enjoy the rivalry against international teams, as well as teams representing major US cities, playing against the home team every Sat, June thru Sept. at 5 PM / 4 PM in Sept.

Minutes from downtown Newport, the International Polo Grounds are located at historic Glen Farm, 715 East Main Road (Rte. 138) in Portsmouth.   This bucolic setting is the last 100 acres of what was once a 700-acre manorial farm whose settlement dates back to the 1600's. Its classical stone barns from the Gilded Age and its park-like grounds were rehabilitated by Keating, and thrive today as an equestrian & community recreational property, and home of the Polo Series.

34th Annual Chowder Cook-Off here at Fort Adams on Saturday, June 6th from 12-6 PM!

Kick Off June with a Weekend of Fun at Fort Adams!

Newport Waterfront Events presents the
34th Annual Chowder Cook-Off here at Fort Adams
on Saturday, June 6th from 12-6 PM!
Come enjoy some of the best Chowder around, paired with drinks, entertainment, and more!
Buy your tickets here.


The Newport 10 Miler is sold out!
Please help us make this the best race yet by volunteering and supporting the racers.
The race starts and ends at Fort Adams
on Sunday, June 7th at 8 AM.
Learn more about volunteer opportunities here
or email Jon White jwhite@graymattermarketing.com