Courvoisier(R) Launches ``The House of Courvoisier,'' a One-of-a-Kind Urban Style and Luxury Oasis; Premier Experience Venue to be Unveiled During New York Fashion Week.WESTPORT, Conn. -- Style and luxury have found a new home! Courvoisier(R) cognac, one of the world's most-luxurious cognacs, announced today the launch of "The House of Courvoisier" - an exclusive venue for experiencing the finest in entertainment, fashion and art. Debuting during two days of activities at New York Fashion Week New York Fashion Week is a semiannual fashion week held in New York City. History The first New York Fashion Week, then called Press Week, was the world's first organized fashion week. , the highly anticipated The House of Courvoisier will appear at major events across the country, including the NBA NBA abbr. 1. National Basketball Association 2. National Boxing Association NBA (US) n abbr (= National Basketball Association) → Basketball-Dachverband (= All Star Game and the BET Awards, heralding the arrival of the best of the best, including the favored cognac of Napoleon himself. The House of Courvoisier will be unveiled to the world on Sept 13 and 14 in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of at the Sky Studios - a multi-million dollar two story ultra-luxury Manhattan penthouse which once housed a hat factory. Furnished to reflect the decadent nature of the brand, The House of Courvoisier will serve host to a series of co-sponsored events, highlighting a broad spectrum of the finest in urban culture. It is conceived as a home to not only the most exclusive cognac in the world, but also the entre for the most discerning individuals in America to experience the luxury and style that has been associated with the Cognac of Napoleon for hundreds of years. "The House of Courvoisier was created to be a completely unique experience - a symbol of good taste, sophisticated style and pure distinction for the Courvoisier connoisseur," said Barbara Jackson Barbara Jackson is an American attorney, elected in 2004 to an eight-year term on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Jackson, an alumnus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (bachelor's degree, 1984; law degree, 1990), has worked as a legal counsel for the , Vice President of Marketing for Courvoisier. "We are pleased to be premiering The House of Courvoisier in association with some of the most unique parties during New York Fashion Week. It sets the stage perfectly for the launch of a year-long program that will bring consumers closer to the brand and the experience that is Courvoisier." The House of Courvoisier will be hosted by Courvoisier Ambassadrice Nina Shay shay n. Informal A chaise. [Back-formation from chaise (taken as pl. )] Noun 1. , who just wrapped up the first leg of her nationwide "Earn It Tour," which introduced Courvoisier and the finer points of cognac to consumers and such celebrities as The Ying Yang Twins This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. , Wendy Williams Wendy Williams may refer to:
* It does not cite any references or sources. Please help improve this article by citing reliable sources. * It may be confusing or unclear for some readers. , NBA great Chris Webber For the Canadian-born former BBL basketball player, see . Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III, better known as Chris Webber or C-Webb (born March 1, 1973, in Detroit, Michigan), is an American professional basketball player for the Detroit Pistons of the NBA.. and radio legend Donnie Simpson. The House of Courvoisier private events scheduled for New York Fashion Week include: --Tuesday, September 13, early evening: Random House/Doubleday will sponsor the launch event for its debut African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. Fall release "HUNG" by former VIBE executive editor Scott Poulson-Bryant. This cocktail event promises to bring out the top literary and cultural icons in New York. In addition to VIBE, Poulson-Bryant has written for Source magazine, New York magazine, Spin, The Village Voice, The New Yorker, New York and Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). and appears regularly on television as a critic of both popular and urban culture. He has profiled several of the top icons of the era including Sean "Diddy" Combs, Lenny Kravitz, LL Cool J, and Quincy Jones to name a few. "HUNG" is his first novel and looks to be a runaway hit. --Tuesday, September 13, late evening: Trace magazine celebrates their Styles Ahead issue "The Outsiders" with The House of Courvoisier. Trace is one of the world's edgiest fashion books addressing a truly hip multicultural consumer. Its pages are shot by the world's top photographers and feature a rainbow of the most sought-after models on the international stage. Trace is, from cover to cover, a celebration of the world's top models of color! Trace magazine covers have featured such greats as Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Lauren Hill, Shakara and Erykah Badu, to name a few. During the evening there will be live musical performances in the drawing room and dancing in the main upper penthouse featuring music by D-Nice. --Wednesday, September 14, early evening: Courvoisier teams with VIBE Magazine for a celebrity fundraiser for the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. . All proceeds from this private event will go to benefit Hurricane Katrina disaster relief --Wednesday, September 14, late evening: Courvoisier has exclusively commissioned a special edition of America magazine featuring a 42 page photo essay featuring Penelope Cruz and Sean "Diddy" Combs shot by world-renown photographer Peter Lindberg. We will unveil the special edition at a celebration at the House of Courvoisier. The musical director for this special evening will be the remarkable Biz Markie. "Vibe is honored to partner with Courvoisier in helping to raise much needed funds for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and we're extremely thankful to our colleagues and friends for their support in this effort," said Len Burnett, publisher, Vibe Magazine. "The House of Courvoisier was conceived as a lifestyle haven that exemplifies the finest in our culture and the act of giving is singularly the most important distinction of character and refinement." Courvoisier Ambassadrice Nina Shay The Ambassadrice of Courvoisier, Nina Shay, will be on hand to instruct consumers about the accoutrements ac·cou·ter·ment or ac·cou·tre·ment n. 1. An accessory item of equipment or dress. Often used in the plural. 2. Military equipment other than uniforms and weapons. Often used in the plural. 3. of the lifestyle and behavior that accompany the exceptional cognac that found a home in the famed Imperial Court of Napoleon. Through the power of knowledge, Nina will demonstrate why only the most sophisticated of palates have earned the right to enjoy Courvoisier cognac. An accomplished model-actress-TV host, Shay is a host of ABC's "Main Floor" and has had recurring roles on Charmed and Just Shoot Me. Shay's formal cognac training at the Chateau Courvoisier located in the heart of the Cognac region of France complements her myriad of accomplishments in acting, modeling, journalism, and entertainment reporting. Note: All The House of Courvoisier events are invitation-only for those 21 and older. About Courvoisier (R) Courvoisier is one of the four leading cognac houses in the world and continues to excel in the spirits category with its renowned blends including VS, VSOP VSOP very special (or superior) old pale: used of brandy or port , Napoleon, X.O., Initiale Extra, Millennium and Courvoisier Succession J.S. L'Esprit de Courvoisier is the world's most-exclusive cognac, containing a masterful blend of vintages, including some dating back to the nineteenth century - the same used to apply to the court of Napoleon and Edward VII. Courvoisier cognac, 40% alc./vol. (80 proof), Allied Domecq Spirits, USA, Westport, CT. Courvoisier reminds consumers to "Sip Responsibly." |
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