Robert De Niro Celebrates His Legendary Career With Grand Seiko

By: Darby Kordonowy

Last night was an evening of icons only. Haute Living New York celebrated cover star Robert De Niro Thursday on June 27th at Avra Rockefeller Center with Grand Seiko. The evening was presented by Haute Media Group’s newly launched membership club, Haute Black.

During the cocktail celebration, celebrity artist Johnathan Schultz presented Robert De Niro with a custom art piece entitled “Evolution of Bold” featuring 80 diamonds set in 24-carat white gold with mixed media and a gold canvas. Guests sipped Telmont Champagne while dining on heavily passed, savory hors d’oeuvres including lamb lollipops, chicken souvlaki, tuna tartare, tiropita, and Avra chips.

The exclusive dinner hosted notable attendees including Kamal Hotchandani, CEO of Haute Media Group, Laura Schreffler, Editor-in-Chief of Haute Media Group, April Donelson, Senior Vice President of Haute Media Group, Raj Mantena, Julia Chatterley, Brice Le Troadec, Don Peebles, Busta Rhymes, and David Steinberg.

Adrienne Faurote

Editor in Chief · Haute Time

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.