Simply Unforgettable

THE PARTY Taking a shine to EIF’s star-studded affair, which saw both designer Carolina Herrera and singer Kylie Minogue recognized for their work in furthering cancer research, was comedienne Chelsea Handler, who hosted the Saks Fifth Avenue-sponsored event, better known as An Unforgettable Evening, at the Beverly Hilton. THE PLAYERS Kelly Meyer, Anne Douglas, Quinn Ezralow, Marion Laurie, Jamie Tisch, Chelsea Handler, Kobe and Vanessa Bryant, Monique Lhuillier, Vanessa Getty THE HIGHLIGHTS During her acceptance speech, Courage Award honoree, singer Minogue, confessed to her dislike of reminiscing about her fight with breast cancer, adding, “It doesn’t care who you are, your race, your religion, whether you’re wealthy, poor, famous, infamous… a Hollywood powerhouse or an Aussie performer.” Capping off the grand gala was an energetic performance by Bruno Mars, who delighted the crowd’s younger set with a medley of hits including “Billionaire” and fan favorite “Just the Way You Are.” Photography by Alex J. Berliner/Ab Images