Celebrating Balls, Books, and Mags

MIAMI—Thursday's checklist of social obligations:

The Mandarin Oriental opened its kitchen to three-star Michelin chef Pierre Gagnaire, who cooked a meal in honor of Sotheby's exclusive contemporary Asian art exhibition.

Bob Colacello threw a party at the Raleigh for his new book, Out—the name of his social-scene column in Interview magazine when he was its editor, from 1971 to 1983.

Pucci hosted a brunch for Laudomia Pucci, daughter of the fashion house's founder, Pucci designer Matthew Williamson, and LVMH heiress Delphine Arnault-Gancia at Villa Vecchia.

Janna Bullocks, a Russian-born, American real-estate mogul, hosted the opening night of "Russia Miami 2007" at the Collins Building.

Swarovski feted New York architectural firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro's "Light Sock" exhibition at the Moore Building.

Tokion magazine, based in Manhattan's NoHo neighborhood, honored Nada with a dinner at the Standard.

Who did their networking duties? Click on the photo gallery at left to find out.