Allison Sarofim

Socialite Allison Sarofim is also getting involved in movie production.

Ms. Sarofim, who grew up in Houston, moved to New York seven years ago. Her father is the famous Egyptian-born financier, Fayez Sarofim, a.k.a.  read more »

For your Halloween pleasure, we offer socialites in ridiculous outfits, via Park Avenue Peerage. Allison Sarofim’s famed annual Halloween party last weekend brought droves of familiar names to her West Village townhouse. The hostess, who strutted her stuff around her velvet-draped first-floor in a peacock costume, was joined by guests like Fabiola Beracasa (dressed as autumn), Alexis Bryan (a bumblebee) and Jennifer Creel (an angel). Apparently not one to pinch pennies when it comes to entertaining, Ms. Sarofim had actress Ayesha Adamo welcome guests dressed as an elaborate, crystal-laden chandelier.

Pictures of a few of the costumed partygoers can be viewed by clicking on the link below.

Samhain [Park Ave. Peerage]

Domino, Condé Nast’s home-themed shopping magazine—why it’s named Domino, no one has ever been able to explain to us—got in on the Fashion Week action on Wednesday night with a low-lit, high-class party celebrating its second annual fashion issue, held at socialite (and contributing editor) Allison Sarofim’s kill-yourself-gorgeous West Village brownstone.

It’s not like people care about decorating or they care about fashion,” editor-in-chief Deborah Needleman said, explaining the theme. “People care about the whole thing if they care about it,” she said, lowering her voice to add: “And it seemed like it would be a good idea for the advertisers.”  read more »