(Long Island, N.Y.) The “World’s Premium Best Tasting Vodka,” MIAMI – GREY GOOSE®, collaborated with renowned Couture Milliner, Ellen Christine, to create a one-of-a-kind hat that was worn exclusively by Actress Rebecca Romijn at the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 1st at Churchill Downs.
Celebrity, actress and model Rebecca Romijn contributed her devoted support by wearing the custom-designed hat at this year’s traditional prestigious race. Rebecca is famous for her roles as Alexis Meade in Ugly Betty and Mystique in the X-men movies, Celebrity Rebecca Romijn a, California native, along with Designer Ellen Christine, autographed the exclusive chapeau and have auctioned it on www.clothesoffourback.org starting from May 1st through May 20th. One hundred percent of the proceeds will benefit The Barnstable-Brown Foundation to support diabetes research.
Starting on May 2nd, a fabulous collection of hats inspired by the original will also be available for sale at Ellen Christine Millinery for $465. Ellen’s philanthropic wishes include donating twenty five percent of the proceeds to support The Barnstable-Brown Foundation. Ellen Christine’s boutique is located at 255 West 18th Street in New York City. (212) 242-2457.
The Barnstable Brown Gala is the Kentucky Derby’s premiere celebrity derby event. The Barnstable Brown Gala is thrown on Derby Eve by Socialites Patricia Barnstable Brown and Priscilla Barnstable, former Doublemint Twins. For over twenty-years, the biggest celebrities in music, motion pictures, and sports have attended the Gala, held at glamorous Patricia’s Louisville, Kentucky mansion. This high profile gala has been featured in many publications including People Magazine, Us Weekly, and the Wall Street Journal and has been televised on Entertainment Tonight, The Tonight Show, and The Girls Next Door. This gala is named as one of the ten best parties in the world by Condé Nast Gold Traveler. In addition, the Gala, which benefits diabetes research at the Barnstable Brown Center for Diabetes and Obesity Research at the University of Kentucky, has raised over $10 million in funds for charity.
Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell at the 136th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 1st at Churchill Downs.
“The Kentucky Derby is considered the most prestigious horse race in the world and therefore a very important event for GREY GOOSE Vodka,” commented Shane M. Graber, vice president and brand managing director, GREY GOOSE Vodka. “We are proud to have Ms. Romijn–a woman with such presence, style, and elegance—working with the GREY GOOSE brand on such an exciting charitable endeavor.”
Ms. Romijn is no stranger to the world of fashion. Rebecca Romijn began her modeling career in 1991 as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model. Her beautiful image has been revealed in Victoria’s Secret, bebe, Miller Lite beer, and for Anna Molinari strutting her catwalk on the runway, along with the likes of Claudia Schiffer, Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista,Cindy Crawford, and Christy Turlington. Rebecca was also the TV host for MTV’s House of Style from 1998 to 2000 and has been mentioned many times as one of the world’s most beautiful women by publications such as Maxim, AskMen.com and FHM.
In an interview prior to the event Ms. Romijn expressed, “I’m honored to wear the one-of-a-kind GREY GOOSE designer hat to the Kentucky Derby this season. Being able to support such an important cause and enjoy a fantastic day at the races is truly exciting.”
Critically acclaimed designer and Milliner Ellen Christine, is thrilled to bring her brilliant designs and inspiration to the creation of the GREY GOOSE hat for a tremendous cause.
In my interview with Ellen Christine, she remarked, “We designed a sophisticated picture hat for Rebecca that complemented her exquisite bone structure. The hat, made with horsehair and organic fibers in soft shades of white with hints of blue, will perfectly showcase the GREY GOOSE aesthetic,” said Ellen Christine. Ellen went on to say that the hat was designed with the Grey Goose’s signature hues of grey, white and blue. “I felt that the light shade of white with just a touch of blue would show up better on the red carpet than grey, so I created this white hat with organic fibers with a hint of blue cast.”
In addition to the auction of the designer hat, Derby fans twenty-one and over can enjoy the Run for the Roses cocktail which is the official GREY GOOSE Vodka cocktail served at the Kentucky Derby. GREY GOOSE Run for the Roses is a refreshing alternative to the Mint Julep as well as a tasty libation to serve guests at any grand red carpet event or spectacular celebration.
Run for the Roses’ has been the official Grey Goose Vodka cocktail and has been served for the last six years running at Churchill Downs. This tasty cocktail has once again made an official start at the 136th Kentucky Derby on May 1, 2010. The Run for the Roses cocktail serves as alternative to the classic Mint Julep. However, Grey Goose served something special for VIP’s attending the Kentucky Derby this year – the Grey Goose Le Citron Bloody Mary. This delicious recipe was enjoyed only by those special guests at the races and now your party guests can enjoy its unique taste at home. Please sip responsibly and enjoy these delicious cocktails:
GREY GOOSE Le Citron Bloody Mary
- 2 parts GREY GOOSE Le Citron Flavored Vodka
- 4 parts tomato juice
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice
- Squeeze fresh lime juice
- Splash hot sauce
- Pinch prepared horseradish
- Splash Worcestershire sauce
- Dash celery salt
- Dash black pepper
- Dash salt
- Dash smoked paprika
- Celery salt and wedge of lime for rimming
- Celery stalk or wedge of lime for garnish
Rub the juicy side of a lime on the outer edge of a tall glass then roll the glass lip in the celery salt. Add ice and GREY GOOSE Vodka to the prepared glass. Top with Bloody Mary mix and garnish with a long stalk of celery or a wedge of lime.
GREY GOOSE® Vodka is carefully and strategically blended and bottled in Western France in the celebrated region of Cognac. GREY GOOSE Vodka ensures the very best in quality to their discriminating clients.. Every specific detailed element is attributed to its production promising that GREY GOOSE Vodka can stand alone as the “World’s Best Tasting Vodka.” The 80 proof super-premium spirit is packaged in beautiful artistic frosted glass bottles, with a clear window in the shape of a Grey Goose silhouette that allows a peek at the flight of the Grey Goose across the majestic Massif Central Mountains. Each bottle is sealed with a cork stopper and an elegant foil closure. The GREY GOOSE portfolio is comprised of GREY GOOSE Vodka, GREY GOOSE La Poire, GREY GOOSE L’Orange and GREY GOOSE Le Citron flavored vodkas.
Bacardi U.S.A., Inc. is the import, sales and marketing arm of one of the world’s leading wine and spirits producers. Bacardi U.S.A. boasts a brand portfolio of some of the most recognized and top-selling spirits in the United States. Some of their top brands include BACARDI® rum, the international favorite and best-selling premium rum, as well as the world’s most awarded rum; GREY GOOSE® vodka, the world-leader in super-premium vodka; DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky, the number-one selling blended Scotch whisky in the United States; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, the top-valued premium gin in the world; CAZADORES® blue agave tequila, the top-selling premium tequila worldwide; MARTINI® vermouth, the highly proclaimed top leader in vermouth.
Milliner Ellen Christine has had over 30 years experience designing and fabricating authentic à la main millinery for both the couture fashion crowd and the flamboyant theatre, Fashionistas from around the world have celebrated wearing her hats including Audrey Tautou, Clare Danes and Reuben Santiago Hudson.. Ellen Christine claims the undisputed crown for authentic époque and high fashion millinery. A doctoral candidate in costume history at New York University, Ellen’s passion for designing couture hats reigns at her Chelsea boutique, described by New York Magazine as evoking ‘Zelda Fitzgerald’s closet’. Ms. Christine designs are achieved by creating one-of-a-kind hats to her specific details, down to the opulent and historically accurate pattern making, stitching and materials. Catering to collectors, designers, and stylists alike, Ellen Christine’s mouth-watering styles are available exclusively at her boutique and they collaborate history, fashion and high drama in her unique milliner collections.
The Breeders’ Cup administers the Breeders’ Cup World Championships; Thoroughbred racing’s year-end Championships consisting of 14 races and $25.5 million in purses has been successfully established as the richest event in sports. Prior to this year’s Breeders’ Cup, more than $100 million in winning wagers were returned to fans at betting locations around the world. The Breeders’ Cup also administers the Breeders’ Cup Challenge qualifying series, and the Breeders’ Cup Stakes Program. Breeders’ Cup has offices in Lexington, Kentucky, and in New York City. For more information please visit www.breederscup.com. All that are interested may follow the Breeders’ Cup on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BreedersCup.
For more info about Milliner Ellen Christine please visit www.ellenchristine.com, for more info on Grey Goose Vodka please visit www.greygoosevodka.com and for more info on the Kentucky Derby please visit: www.kentuckyderby.com
