DEPESHA Russian Lifestyle Magazine is proud to announce that it will be hosting a cocktail reception and silent auction to benefit Russian Children’s Welfare Society.

This event, hosted by and featuring performances by international sensation Amanda Lepore, will take place on Thursday, May 21st 2009 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, at the showroom of world-renowned Russian designer, HELEN YARMAK. Located in the famous Crown Building penthouse on 5th Avenue and 57th Street, this benefit will feature a silent auction with various fashion items by established and emerging designers from around the world; a three hour open bar; hors d'oeuvres; music by celebrity DJ, and more. An intimate VIP party, with open champagne bar and luxury gift bags will follow the auction from 9:00 – 10:00 PM.

"Now, more than ever, Russians are taking part in the language of style around the world, becoming influential consumers of fashion, and luxury products and services. This allows us to take what we do well and focus that into an invaluable vehicle to raise funds," said Stephan Rabimov, Founder/Editor-in-Chief of DEPESHA magazine. "DEPESHA has made a long term commitment in supporting Russian children so we can work with our readers each day to make a difference. I couldn't think of a smarter way to launch this year’s benefit than with a chance to showcase established and emerging designers through a silent auction."

Sandy Blye, General Manager of Helen Yarmak (US) remarks, “We are particularly proud to partner with DEPESHA to show our support for the Russian Children’s Welfare Society.  The Helen Yarmak brand feels strongly about giving back to those less fortunate and is thrilled to support this worthwhile cause.” 

Russian Children’s Welfare Society
Over 700,000 orphans live in Russia, increasing at the rate of 113,000 per year. UNICEF estimates that 95% of these children are social orphans, meaning that they have at least one living parent who has given them up to the state. The Russian Children's Welfare Society is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged Russian Children improve their lives. This organization was formed in 1926 to assist Russian children and families who emigrated to the West. Today the RCWS focuses on enhancing the lives of children at risk in Russia. http://www.rcws.org

DEPESHA Russian Lifestyle Magazine
DEPESHA is a niche market publication aimed at elite, frequent traveler Russians and Russian expatriates living around the World. DEPESHA projects the world of style and culture through the lens of Russia’s dueling personalities: tradition vs. progress, the elite vs. the masses, and the official vs. the subversive. As a bi-lingual (English/Russian) magazine, DEPESHA is committed to affirming the Russian identity and exploring the unique characteristics of this lifestyle. http://www.depesha.com

Helen Yarmak
Helen Yarmak is an international luxury brand Russian designer world renowned for her extraordinary collections of fur, one-of-a-kind jewelry and exotic skin accessories.  Founded in 1992, Helen Yarmak owns boutiques in Moscow, Milan, Zurich and New York - where her newest boutique is located in The Plaza. Her high profile clientele include Janet Jackson, Chloe Sevigny, Goldie Hawn, Sandra Bullock, Lucy Liu, Whitney Houston, Steven Speilberg, Melanie Griffith, Anna Kournikova and Catherine Deneuve. In addition, the actresses from "Sex and the City" and "The Devil Wears Prada" appear on screen wearing Helen Yarmak. Highlights of the Helen Yarmak luxury collections can be seen on http://www.helenyarmak.com

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact
Jeremy Logan-Cavendish, Exec. Dir. – Marketing & Advertising, jlcavendish@depesha.com

DEPESHA Russian Lifestyle Magazine is proud to announce that it will be hosting a cocktail reception and silent auction to benefit Russian Children’s Welfare Society.

This event, hosted by and featuring performances by international sensation Amanda Lepore, will take place on Thursday, May 21st 2009 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, at the showroom of world-renowned Russian designer, HELEN YARMAK. Located in the famous Crown Building penthouse on 5th Avenue and 57th Street, this benefit will feature a silent auction with various fashion items by established and emerging designers from around the world; a three hour open bar; hors d'oeuvres; music by celebrity DJ, and more. An intimate VIP party, with open champagne bar and luxury gift bags will follow the auction from 9:00 – 10:00 PM.

"Now, more than ever, Russians are taking part in the language of style around the world, becoming influential consumers of fashion, and luxury products and services. This allows us to take what we do well and focus that into an invaluable vehicle to raise funds," said Stephan Rabimov, Founder/Editor-in-Chief of DEPESHA magazine. "DEPESHA has made a long term commitment in supporting Russian children so we can work with our readers each day to make a difference. I couldn't think of a smarter way to launch this year’s benefit than with a chance to showcase established and emerging designers through a silent auction."

Sandy Blye, General Manager of Helen Yarmak (US) remarks, “We are particularly proud to partner with DEPESHA to show our support for the Russian Children’s Welfare Society.  The Helen Yarmak brand feels strongly about giving back to those less fortunate and is thrilled to support this worthwhile cause.” 

Russian Children’s Welfare Society
Over 700,000 orphans live in Russia, increasing at the rate of 113,000 per year. UNICEF estimates that 95% of these children are social orphans, meaning that they have at least one living parent who has given them up to the state. The Russian Children's Welfare Society is dedicated to assisting disadvantaged Russian Children improve their lives. This organization was formed in 1926 to assist Russian children and families who emigrated to the West. Today the RCWS focuses on enhancing the lives of children at risk in Russia. http://www.rcws.org

DEPESHA Russian Lifestyle Magazine
DEPESHA is a niche market publication aimed at elite, frequent traveler Russians and Russian expatriates living around the World. DEPESHA projects the world of style and culture through the lens of Russia’s dueling personalities: tradition vs. progress, the elite vs. the masses, and the official vs. the subversive. As a bi-lingual (English/Russian) magazine, DEPESHA is committed to affirming the Russian identity and exploring the unique characteristics of this lifestyle. http://www.depesha.com

Helen Yarmak
Helen Yarmak is an international luxury brand Russian designer world renowned for her extraordinary collections of fur, one-of-a-kind jewelry and exotic skin accessories.  Founded in 1992, Helen Yarmak owns boutiques in Moscow, Milan, Zurich and New York - where her newest boutique is located in The Plaza. Her high profile clientele include Janet Jackson, Chloe Sevigny, Goldie Hawn, Sandra Bullock, Lucy Liu, Whitney Houston, Steven Speilberg, Melanie Griffith, Anna Kournikova and Catherine Deneuve. In addition, the actresses from "Sex and the City" and "The Devil Wears Prada" appear on screen wearing Helen Yarmak. Highlights of the Helen Yarmak luxury collections can be seen on http://www.helenyarmak.com

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact
Jeremy Logan-Cavendish, Exec. Dir. – Marketing & Advertising, jlcavendish@depesha.com