Jacquelyn Klein-Brown, Abaseh Mirvali and Tamara Kaye-Honey
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Gina Brooke
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Hollye Jacobs, Geri Bidwell and Alexandra Bidwell
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Jules Allen, Jennifer Smith Hale and Kendall Conrad
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Belle Hahn Cohen
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Anne Towbes and Carolyn Miller
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Lynda Weinman and Stephanie Nicks
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Nati Smith
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Francesca Pittaluga and Courtney Baresic
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Table setting at the Brunello Cucinelli luncheon
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An authentic Italian spirit encompassed a private Montecito residence on Saturday, February 9, as C Magazine and Brunello Cucinelli hosted an intimate luncheon in celebration of Frieze Los Angeles — the international art fair’s West Coast debut — taking place February 15-17.

Guests including Abaseh Mirvali, Tatjana Patitz and Gina Brooke were among the select few invited to attend the intimate affair. Keeping with the authentic Umbrian theme, guests satisfied their palates with a special multicourse lunch prepared by chef Philippe, featuring such dishes as braised white sea bass and vegan eggplant Parmesan.

To commemorate the afternoon, each attendee received a custom bottle of Brunello Cucinelli extra virgin olive oil. One lucky winner was also gifted an exclusive dining experience at Caruso’s, an Italian restaurant located at California’s newest luxury resort, Rosewood Miramar Beach.

Written by Madison Dahlke