Marjorie Gubelmann

Marjorie Gubelmann

Gubelmann at 2010 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Fête d'Hiver
Born April 11, 1969
Occupation Owner & CEO, Vie Luxe International
Website

www.vieluxenyc.com

www.madmarj.com

Marjorie Gubelmann is the owner and CEO of Vie Luxe International, a prominent socialite, philanthropist and celebrity DJ.

Business

In 2004 Gubelmann[1] started Vie Luxe International,[2] a New York City-based company that produces scented candles. The firm manufactures various candle lines for designers including Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein[3] and Oscar de la Renta.[4] In 2010 Michael Kors was a guest editor on Vie Luxe's website.[5]

Society and Philanthropy

Gubelmann has been known as a society hostess [6][7] and influential tastemaker.[8] While living in New York City, Gubelmann has served as a chair or committee member for such organizations as The New York Botanical Garden, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Museum of Modern Art, ACRIA, AmfAR and God’s Love We Deliver.[9] Gubelmann was a co-host with Cornelia Guest of Le Bar's grand opening at the Plaza Athénée in Paris; in 2006, she hosted the launch of “Les Perles de Chanel," Chanel’s luxurious new accoutrement capsule collection in New York City[10] Gubelmann is a front row regular in the fashion world, making appearances at both New York Fashion Week[11] and Paris Fashion Week.[12] She has been profiled in ‘’Vogue’’, ‘’Elle’’, Elle Decor,[13]‘’W’’, ‘’Town & Country’’[14] and has also appeared on ‘’Vanity Fair’’’s International Best Dressed List.[15]

Gubelmann appeared in the 2002 season of “Single in the Hamptons”.[16]

DJ Mad Marj

Dubbed "The DJ With A Diamond Touch" by W Magazine,[17] Gubelmann has worked as an event and club DJ[18] under the name "DJ Mad Marj".[19] With a background as a radio disc jockey, Gubelmann is a graduate of the prestigious Scratch DJ Academy. Mad Marj's DJ style includes music from the 70s, 80s, 90s and today.[20] Gubelmann has deejayed for W Magazine, Versace,[21] Clinique,[22] Saks Fifth Avenue,[23] Bergdorf Goodman,[24] Steven Meisel,[25] Estelle (musician),[26] Trey Songz,[27] Giancarlo Giammetti,[28] American Ballet Theatre[29] and Joe Fresh. Gubelmann has deejayed at top venues including the Darby,[30] Mr. H at the Mondrian Hotel[31] Bedlam, as well as at events at the Soho Grand Hotel,[18] Tribeca Grand [19] and The Standard Hotel.[20] Gubelmann is represented by Doug Davis and Karrie Goldberg.[17]

Personal life

Gubelmann was born in New York City to Susan McCammon Gubelmann and William S. Gubelmann, and has one younger brother, Wyeth S. Gubelmann. Gubelmann’s great-grandfather was the inventor William S. Gubelmann, who held more than 5000 claims on patents, and was called “the father of all calculating machines in use today” by ‘’Popular Mechanics’’.[32] In 1964 her grandfather Walter Gubelmann headed up the racing syndicate that successfully defended the America's Cup with the yacht Constellation.[33][34]

After graduating from New England College, Gubelmann worked at Licensing Management International, a London-based licensing firm. In 1995, she moved to New York City and worked for AmfAR in their Special Events/Major Gifts department.[35]

In 2003, Gubelmann was married to Reza Raein in Palm Beach’s Episcopal Church of Bethesda-By-The-Sea.[36] ‘’Vanity Fair’’ called the wedding, which was attended by Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Tamara Mellon and Ivanka Trump, “the high-society event of [the] season.”[37] Gubelmann and Raein are now divorced.[38]

Gubelmann lives on the Upper East Side [39] of New York City.

References

  1. ↑ "Candle Partners in Burnout". New York Post. 2008-07-12. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
  2. ↑ Columbia, Daniel Patrick. "Marjorie Gubelmann Raein and Daniel Benedict hosted a dinner at Ono to launch their new company, Vie Luxe". New York Social Diary. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  3. ↑ Strugatz, Rachel (2010-08-27). "Social Studies 8/27/10". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  4. ↑ "Fashion Scoops". Women's Wear Daily. 2006-06-08. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  5. ↑ Strugatz, Rachel (2010-12-03). "Social Studies 12/03/10". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  6. ↑ Yazigi, Monique, P. (1999-07-04). "A Night Out With: Marjorie Gubelmann; All the Formalities". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  7. ↑ “A Moveable Feast.” W. September 2002.
  8. ↑ “Couture Cool. Who’s Wearing What.” Harper’s Bazaar. October 2002.
  9. ↑ Burstein, Zarah (2010-10-28). "Haute Event: Fourth Annual Golden Heart Awards In 2002". Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  10. ↑ "A Private Dinner to Celebrate LES PERLES DE CHANEL". Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  11. ↑ "Fashion Week Diaries: Marjorie Gubelmann". 2011-02-17. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  12. ↑ "Marjorie in Paris". 2006-01-25. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  13. ↑ Stewart, Kristina (September 2007). "Party Girl". Elle Decor (Hearst Magazines): 194–99.
  14. ↑ Norwich, William (August 2010). "24 Hours with...Marjorie Gubelmann". Town & Country (Hearst Magazines): 90–3.
  15. ↑ "The 68th Annual International Best-Dressed List". Vanity Fair. September 2007. p. 298.
  16. ↑ "Single in the Hamptons". New York magazine. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Lawrence, Vanessa (September 11, 2013). "'Marjorie Gubelmann: Decked Out". W Magazine.
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Heyman, Marshall (February 15, 2012). "'A Look Into the DJ Booth". The Wall Street Journal.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 http://newsle.com/article/0/62111484/
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2013/08/marjorie-gubelmann-dj-downton-nightlife
  21. ↑ http://singersroom.com/photos/Trey-Songz-Attends-Angels-with-Heart-Foundation-Event-in-NYC-EXCLUSIVE/1673-17/
  22. ↑ http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/scene/article/cliniques-chic-rooftop-dramatically-different-soiree
  23. ↑ http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/party-pictures/saks-scandal-season-three-4
  24. ↑ http://blog.bergdorfgoodman.com/bg-magazine/holiday-gifts/dj-mad-marjs-ultimate-holiday-dance-mix
  25. ↑ http://www.wmagazine.com/parties/2013/09/carmen-carrera-steven-meisel/photos/slide/4
  26. ↑ http://www.madmarj.com
  27. ↑ http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/roselyn-sanchez-gets-ready-for-the-latin-grammys-with-loreal-in-vegas-20132711
  28. ↑ http://www.wmagazine.com/parties/2013/11/giancarlo-giammetti-valentino-book/photos/slide/
  29. ↑ http://bfanyc.com/home/photo/891007?search_resource=person&person_id=1000
  30. ↑ http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/h5_ghNzwKjz/Conversation+Jane+Fonda+Andy+Cohen+Benefiting/yn-URzzLqMt/Marjorie+Gubelmann
  31. ↑ http://guestofaguest.com/new-york/nightlife/best-2k/best-2k-i-ever-spent-malik-so-chic-turns-the-dirty-thirty
  32. ↑ Eris, Alfred (Mar 1951). Some Get Rich, Some Don’t. Popular Mechanics. pp. 248–250. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  33. ↑ "Marjorie Gubelmann". Gawker.Com. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  34. ↑ "Walter Gubelmann". United States Croquet Association. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  35. ↑ Bowles, Hamish (April 2004). "Curvy Enthusiasm". Vogue (Conde Nast Publications) 194: 326–29.
  36. ↑ “Palm d’or.” W. July 2003.
  37. ↑ “Palm Beach Exclusive.” February 2004. Vanity Fair.
  38. ↑ "New York's Nastiest Divorces". Page Six Magazine. August 17, 2008. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  39. ↑ Golson, Blair (2003-05-04). "Sex and the Co-op Board". New York Observer. Archived from the original on 2010-02-25. Retrieved 2010-06-22.

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