Tory Burch, DVF, and Fabiola Beracasa Beckman Celebrate Author Emma Grede

Emma Grede marked her book launch with an intimate reception in Manhattan. Tory Burch hosted the gathering at her Upper East Side home with park views.

The gathering

Grede celebrated the release of Start With Yourself: A New Vision for Work & Life. Co-hosts included Fabiola Beracasa Beckman Celebrate Author Emma Grede and Diane von Furstenberg.

Guests ranged across fashion, media, and business circles. Notable attendees included Gayle King, Huma Abedin, and Joseph Altuzarra.

Notable moments and attendees

June Ambrose arrived in one of her signature chapeaus. She later posed with stylist Elizabeth Saltzman, both holding copies of the book.

Sophia Bush and Ego Nwodim shared conversations on the sofa. Harper’s Bazaar executive digital director Lynette Nylander noted a longtime professional bond with Grede.

Atmosphere and style

The rooms were candle-lit in tangerine and chartreuse tones. Silver platters with caviar and hors d’oeuvres circulated through the crowd.

Hand-painted floral wine glasses from the host’s home collection were in use. Many guests wore Tory Burch and DVF designs for the occasion.

Personal reflections

Grede, a London native and mother of four, moved through the room greeting friends and colleagues. She reflected on relationships built during her agency days.

Elizabeth Saltzman told Filmogaz.com she had flown in to celebrate. Lynette Nylander said the dynamic between long-time friends had remained consistent over more than a decade.

Support from Tory Burch

Tory Burch said she was happy to host the evening, praising Grede’s energy and drive. She recalled starting her company 21 years earlier and the importance of confidence.

Burch told Filmogaz.com she supports Grede’s message to trust instinct and follow one’s own path. The sentiment framed the night’s tone.

Book launch plans

The celebration came amid a broader launch schedule. A Los Angeles event was hosted last week by Rachel Zoe and Aurora James.

A nationwide tour was scheduled to begin the following day. Planned live events included Martha Stewart, Tracee Ellis Ross, Misty Copeland, Charlamagne tha God, and Jay Shetty.

Grede also planned promotional appearances in London. She described the book as the guidance she would have wanted at age 25 and asked readers to pass it on.