Philadelphia Style ‘Best of Style’ 2025 celebration
Philadelphia Style magazine hosted its annual Best of Style 2025 celebration on Thursday, September 18, at the Kimmel Center (300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA).
The evening, hosted by Publisher John Colabelli and Editor-in-Chief Marni Manko, brought together the region’s tastemakers, partners, and community to celebrate style and luxury in Philadelphia.
Event Highlights included the following:
• Exclusive Casino Sponsor: Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City
• Exclusive Financial Sponsor: TD Bank
• Automotive Sponsor: RDS Automotive Group
• Entertainment: EBE Talent and Jewelz Entertainment
The celebration was an incredible evening of live entertainment, luxury brand activations, and a stylish gathering in one of Philadelphia’s premier cultural venues.

1. Modern Luxury Philadelphia Style Publisher John Colabelli joined Karen Buchholz and Four Seasons Hotel Florist Jeff Leatham for a photo during the VIP party held on the third floor of the Kimmel Center.

2. Jeff Leatham took a photo with Philadelphia Style team members.

4. John Colabelli chatted with Joan Spain and Joan Pileggi.

2. Mary Dougherty, Jeff Leatham, Karen Buchholz and Stephanie Stahl enjoyed the views from the 3rd floor balcony

5. Phil Kramer, Leslie Padilla and Wayne Grafton.

6. Josh Graybar, Mia Heller, Chuck Peruto and Danielle Esposito attended the VIP party.

7. Michael Thomas and Dalena Na attended the event.

8. VIP guests included Robert and Jennifer Rossi, Kristen Foote and Pamela and Nickolas Caruso

9. Jon and Jill Powell attended the event.

10. Eric Robbins, Ellen Shepp, Mayor Michael Nutter and Tyrone Dixon

11. Wayne Grafton chatted with Nicole Schmidt and Thaddeus Barkowski

12. Olivia Falcione, Emily Cole and Juliana Julia shared a moment

13. Dr. Jenn Simmons and her husband Al Simmons

14. Jessica Pulcinella, Emily Lucking and Haley Brons

13. Emily Cole, Wayne Grafton and Leslie Padilla loved The Avenue of the Arts views.

16. Jaimi Blackburn and her husband Ron attended the event with Jennifer Lynn Robinson and Nicole Klein.

17. Caesars Entertainment Atlantic City hosted gaming venues during the “Best Of” Philadelphia Style event. Kevin Graham and Bill Gatto welcomed guests to the venue.

18. Jewel Z ‘s Caesar and Cleopatra entertained the crowd

19. Laura Price chatted with Sabir Peele and Gabrielle Ochoco.

20. The newly engaged, Scott Martin and Nicole Rigoni attended the event.

21. Antonia DePace and Donna Coughlin

22. Vanner House Vice President Sophia Garceau arrived with singer James DeFrances of “Fly Eagles Fly” fame.

24. Algernon Green and Anne Marie Green loved having their pic taken in the Caesar Entertainment photo frames

25. Cait Pablo, Arica Hansen and Erika LaMotta enjoyed the entertainment.

26. Gabriella and Nickolas Stedzi also liked the photo frames.

27. Alyson and Lauren Leff, Tahita Fagerstrom and Randi Durban enjoyed the entertainment.

28. Elisa Shepherd, Emily D’Ambrosio, Tina DiSciullo and Robin Ewing had a splendid time.

29.Denise Brough paused for a photo with Caesar and Cleopatra.

30. Momin Sheikh and Elizabeth Caulfield attended the event.

30. Megan Nicoletti Walsh, Drew Bergman and Jennifer Rossiter loved the look of this automobile.

31. Sheila Hess chatted with Dr. Jennifer Caudle.

32. Michael Magnatta, AJ Mattia, Kelly Stefanowicz, Elizabeth Dale and Sarah Trainer attended the lavish event!

33. Lyndsay Rowland came to the event with Greg Basile.