Marjorie Gubelmann

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Marjorie Gubelmann
Marjorie from S&J.jpg
Gubelmann at 2010 Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Fête d'Hiver
Born (1969-04-11) April 11, 1969 (age 52)
New York City
NationalityAmerican
Alma materNew England College
OccupationCelebrity DJ
Parent(s)Susan McCammon Gubelmann and William S. Gubelmann
RelativesInventor William S. Gubelmann (great-grandfather), Car racer Walter Gubelmann (grandfather), Wyeth S. Gubelmann (brother)
Websitemadmarj.com

Marjorie Gubelmann is a prominent socialite, philanthropist, TV personality and celebrity DJ.

Early life and education[]

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’’.[1] In 1964 her grandfather Walter Gubelmann headed up the racing syndicate that successfully defended the America's Cup with the yacht Constellation.[2][3]

Gubelmann attended New England College.

Business[]

Gubelmann's first job was 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.[4] In 2004 Gubelmann[5] started Vie Luxe International,[6] a New York City-based company that produced scented candles. The firm manufactured candle lines for designers including Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein[7] and Oscar de la Renta, amongst others.[8]

Society and Philanthropy[]

Gubelmann has been known as a society hostess[9][10] and influential tastemaker.[11] 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 .[12] 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[13] Gubelmann is a front row regular in the fashion world, making appearances at both New York Fashion Week[14] and Paris Fashion Week.[15] She has been profiled in ‘’Vogue’’, ‘’Elle’’, Elle Decor,[16]‘’W’’, ‘’Town & Country’’[17] and has also appeared on ‘’Vanity Fair’’’s International Best Dressed List.[18] Gubelmann appeared in the 2002 season of “Single in the Hamptons”.[19]

DJ MadMarj[]

Dubbed "The DJ With A Diamond Touch" by W Magazine,[20] Gubelmann is a sought after TV, event and club DJ[21] who performs under the name "DJ MadMarj".[22] With a background as a radio disc jockey, Gubelmann is a graduate of the prestigious Scratch DJ Academy. MadMarj's DJ style includes contemporary music as well as multi-generational hit music from the 70s, 80s and 90s.[23] Gubelmann has deejayed at events for W Magazine, Bulgari,[24] Versace,[25] Clinique,[26] Saks Fifth Avenue,[27] Bergdorf Goodman,[28] Steven Meisel,[29] American Ballet Theatre[30] and Joe Fresh. Gubelmann has deejayed alongside Lil Jon[22] and Rita Ora,[31] among many other celebrity musicians. Gubelmann is represented by Doug Davis and Karrie Goldberg.[20]

Gubelmann is currently the in-studio DJ for the Today With Hoda & Jenna show on NBC.[32]

Personal life[]

In 2003, Gubelmann was married to Reza Raein in Palm Beach’s Episcopal Church of Bethesda-By-The-Sea.[33] Wedding guests included Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Tamara Mellon and Ivanka Trump among many other society figures. Vanity Fair (magazine) called the Gubelmann wedding “the high-society event of [the] season.”[34] Gubelmann and Raein were divorced in 2007.[35]

Gubelmann lives on the Upper East Side[36] of New York City.

References[]

  1. ^ Eris, Alfred (Mar 1951). Some Get Rich, Some Don't. Popular Mechanics. pp. 248–250. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
  2. ^ "Marjorie Gubelmann". Gawker.Com. Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  3. ^ "Walter Gubelmann". United States Croquet Association. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
  4. ^ Bowles, Hamish (April 2004). "Curvy Enthusiasm". Vogue. Conde Nast Publications. 194: 326–29.
  5. ^ "Candle Partners in Burnout". New York Post. 2008-07-12. Retrieved 2012-07-10.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Strugatz, Rachel (2010-08-27). "Social Studies 8/27/10". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2010-09-08.
  8. ^ "Fashion Scoops" (PDF). Women's Wear Daily. 2006-06-08. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2010-09-13.
  9. ^ Yazigi, Monique, P. (1999-07-04). "A Night Out With: Marjorie Gubelmann; All the Formalities". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-06-22.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ^ “A Moveable Feast.” W. September 2002.
  11. ^ “Couture Cool. Who’s Wearing What.” Harper’s Bazaar. October 2002.
  12. ^ Burstein, Zarah (2010-10-28). "Haute Event: Fourth Annual Golden Heart Awards In 2002". Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  13. ^ "A Private Dinner to Celebrate LES PERLES DE CHANEL". Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  14. ^ "Fashion Week Diaries: Marjorie Gubelmann". 2011-02-17. Archived from the original on 2012-01-08. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  15. ^ "Marjorie in Paris". 2006-01-25. Archived from the original on 2013-01-22. Retrieved 2012-07-18.
  16. ^ Stewart, Kristina (September 2007). "Party Girl". Elle Decor. Hearst Magazines: 194–99.
  17. ^ Norwich, William (August 2010). "24 Hours with...Marjorie Gubelmann". Town & Country. Hearst Magazines: 90–3.
  18. ^ "The 68th Annual International Best-Dressed List". Vanity Fair. September 2007. p. 298.
  19. ^ "Single in the Hamptons". New York magazine. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  20. ^ Jump up to: a b Lawrence, Vanessa (September 11, 2013). "'Marjorie Gubelmann: Decked Out". W Magazine.
  21. ^ Heyman, Marshall (February 15, 2012). "'A Look Into the DJ Booth". The Wall Street Journal.
  22. ^ Jump up to: a b https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/04/fashion/weddings/on-again-off-again-and-with-a-nudge-now-on-forever.html
  23. ^ http://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2013/08/marjorie-gubelmann-dj-downton-nightlife
  24. ^ "Shanghai Issue: Tory's Day in the Life | Tory Daily". Tory Burch. Retrieved 2016-03-15.
  25. ^ [1]
  26. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-10. Retrieved 2013-12-05.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  27. ^ http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/party-pictures/saks-scandal-season-three-4
  28. ^ http://blog.bergdorfgoodman.com/bg-magazine/holiday-gifts/dj-mad-marjs-ultimate-holiday-dance-mix
  29. ^ http://www.wmagazine.com/parties/2013/09/carmen-carrera-steven-meisel/photos/slide/4
  30. ^ http://bfanyc.com/home/photo/891007?search_resource=person&person_id=1000
  31. ^ https://www.vogue.com/article/brandon-thomas-lee-christian-combs-dolce-gabbana-alta-moda-sartoria-new-york-city-party
  32. ^ https://www.today.com/parents/meet-mad-marj-dj-appearing-today-hoda-jenna-t173386
  33. ^ “Palm d’or.” W. July 2003.
  34. ^ “Palm Beach Exclusive.” February 2004. Vanity Fair.
  35. ^ "New York's Nastiest Divorces". Page Six Magazine. August 17, 2008. Archived from the original on June 21, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  36. ^ 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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