Socialites: Gift Bags, Free Drinks Not Enough

A story in the Sunday Styles section of The Times noted that the stylish young ladies who flit from high-profile benefits to store openings to committee meetings have been using their notoriety for commercial gain. But they're not just starting handbag lines. They're also looking for perks in exchange for posing in all those party pictures. When event sponsors ask them to act as hosts—or just to show up—at their events, publicist Tracy Paul told The Times, lately socialites have been asking that those companies pay the bills for their hairstylists, makeup artists, and car services. Classy!
Posted 11.07.06
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