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#Fashion4Development, a global organisation founded by Evie Evangelou in cooperation with the office of the @unitednations SG to support the UN GOALS.

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Joffrey Ballet School dancers appearing on behalf of Youth America Grand Prix at Fashion 4 Development’s First Ladies Luncheon.

The Pierre, New York. September 2026. Three ballet dancers from Joffrey Ballet School stand together during Fashion 4 Development’s First Ladies Luncheon at The Pierre in New York.

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Oscar de la Renta, Pre-Fall 2026, at Fashion 4 Development’s First Ladies Luncheon.
 The Pierre, New York. September 2026.

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Leaders of every sector and nation from around the world gather and bring hope and inspiration to humanity at F4Ds 14th Annual Official First Ladies Luncheon during the 81st Session of the UNGA.
September 22, 2026 - Pierre Hotel #unitednations #oscardelarenta #tedturner #fashionstyle #movementdirector

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‘Ted Turner’s Partner of 16 Years Tears Up in Rare Comments as She Remembers How He Wooed Her and His Legacy’ (Article in ‘People,’ by Desiree Anello and Genevieve Uzamere, September 23, 2026)

‘Speaking on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the 14th Annual Official First Ladies Luncheon in New York City, organized by @f4dofficial, Sally Ann Ranney reflected on some of her favorite memories with “one of the most remarkable humans of our time,” who died in May at age 87.

Turner was honored at the event alongside others including the late designer Oscar de la Renta and Andrea Bocelli’s wife, Veronica Berti Bocelli.’

“It is better to live your own destiny imperfectly than to live an imitation of somebody else’s with perfection,” she said. “That’s exactly how Ted lived, so please raise your glasses — a toast. Here is to you Ted, who showed us all what real leadership looks like when you drive hard, you’re on purpose, you lead with love and you use your head.”

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The tribute to Oscar de la Renta at F4D’s 14th Annual First Ladies Luncheon during the 81st session of the UNGA was celebrated with an elegant fashion show adorned by the art of classical ballet at the Pierre Hotel. #fashiondesigner #oscardelarenta #pierrehotel #firstladies

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First Ladies, diplomats, philanthropists, celebrities, and other VIPs gathered at the Pierre Hotel on the opening day of the UNGA high level meeting to celebrate fashion and the art of ballet during F4D’s 14th Annual Official First Ladies Luncheon in tribute to the iconic Oscar de la Renta.

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At Fashion 4 Development’s 14th Annual First Ladies Luncheon, held during the 81st @unitednations General Assembly, it was an honor to join heads of state, their spouses, and an inspiring group of honorees.

We celebrated Leila Cobo, recipient of the Preserving Latin Culture Through Music Award, and Veronica Bocelli @veronicabertiofficial for her contributions through the Andrea Bocelli Foundation. The afternoon also paid tribute to Ted Turner, founder of CNN, and the late @oscardelarenta .

I had the pleasure of taking the stage on behalf of the @arabfashioncouncil to announce that the Fashion Icon Awards will come to New York next September for its 2027 edition.

Thank you, Evie Evangelou, for bringing us together and for your dedication to fashion, the environment, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. 🩷

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They say a flower is ornament. I wore mine as a statement, and as a small nod to Oscar de la Renta, who spent a lifetime in love with flowers.🌺
This week at @thepierreny , during the 81st UN General Assembly, Fashion 4 Development gathered first ladies, founders, philanthropists and changemakers for its 14th First Ladies Luncheon, alongside a tribute to his house, one that has long dressed diplomacy.
The room was in full bloom. And nothing about it was frivolous.
Among those honoured was the late Ted Turner, remembered by his partner, Sally Ranney. He was a sailor who lost races before he won the America’s Cup, and she shared how he lived by two rules:
✨ “I wasn’t losing. I was learning how to win.”
✨ “Wasting time is a cardinal sin.

Once the party had died down and the room had emptied, I found a few quiet minutes with Sally. We spoke of entrepreneurship and risk. What the world mistook for Ted’s impulsive leaps, she told me, never were. He was a conservative maverick, with every risk calculated and every leap considered.

But the lesson I carried home was quieter still. Across every remarkable person in that room, the common thread was not ambition. It was kindness. The most accomplished were also the most generous with their time, their counsel and their attention. I no longer believe that is a coincidence. It may be the whole secret.
So yes, it was a flower. But I left thinking less about what we wear and more about how we treat each other.
All that glitters, it turns out, was a goldmine.
With gratitude to Evie Evangelou, Dame Amanda Schumacher and Fashion 4 Development.

Love, S.

✨Organized by: @f4dofficial
📍: @thepierreny
📸: @alexdanifotografo

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Beautiful things come from work with conviction. This week, I had the tremendous honor of receiving the #fashion4development award for contributions to Latin Music at the annual First Ladies Luncheon in New York City.
The honor was compounded by receiving the award from the extraordinary #anthonyramos @anthonyramosofficial who embodies excellence in music and the arts.

Thank you @yacoby @f4dofficial for recognizing the power and possibilities of Latin music and elevating those who make and celebrate it. And thank you @charlyperezpr for being a bridge between cultures.

I was dressed for the day by my fellow Colombian @lauraaparicioc @lauraaparicio_official whose creations are pure beauty. 🙏🙏🙏

Most important of all was being in the same room with women I respect and admire, and having my @billboard @billboardlatin family beside me. I am blessed to be able to live within music every day.

#fashion4developmentluncheon
#firstladiesluncheon
#fashionforchamge

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This room was filled with people who are making a real difference, building bridges, and uniting people across every border. To think that one small piece of jewelry could become a shared symbol of that connection… that’s exactly why I do what I do.

And yes…we stacked together! Watching strangers become friends, comparing wrists, and snapping photos was pure joy.

Thank you to the entire F4D team for trusting us with this moment. My heart is full.

Wear What Matters. Stack Your Story. 💛

#ElyseRyan #WearWhatMatters #unitednat #F4D #firstladiesluncheon

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Dressed up for the F4D First Ladies Luncheon @f4dofficial ! Hugs, charity, awards, fashion, and ballet made for a beautiful Upper East Side afternoon. Thank you, Yelena @yelenanewyorkfashion And that special bag on the floor? Only in New York!

#F4D #FirstLadiesLuncheon #UpperEastSide #NewYorkFashion #FashionForGood OnlyInNewYork

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A tribute to the legendary @oscardelarenta ✨
Yesterday at Fashion 4 Development’s (@f4dofficial) 14th Official First Ladies Luncheon at @thepierreny, surrounded by friends who made the afternoon unforgettable. 🤍

Grateful to Evie Evangelou and Dame Amanda Schumacher for building a stage where fashion meets real impact, year after year. Can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I received the honor of being a First Lady.

#SallyGlobalChoices #GlobalChoices #OscarDeLaRenta #BarbaraEinstein

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