COUTURE FOR A CAUSE
Hosted by NBA star Precious Achiuwa and JAMAH Founder/Designer Nancy Gale
SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORK
ONE UNFORGETTABLE NIGHT IN SUPPORT OF YOUTH
A perfectly curated wine tasting and live auction, followed by an intimate dinner, to celebrate a partnership between JAMAH Founder/Designer Nancy Gale and NBA Star Precious Achiuwa, forged through shared passion, purpose, and perseverance.
Proceeds will benefit AMBITION and What If Unlimited, founded by Nancy and Precious, respectively.
An entrepreneurial program for disadvantaged youth that fosters innovation, confidence, solution-driven thinking, and positive work ethic through hands-on collaboration, real-world business experience, and consistent mentorship from business leaders, entrepreneurs, and special guests. Its mission is to reframe students’ potential and provide the support, access, and resources to achieve their goals. Founded in 2010, AMBITION is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
A program designed to foster dreams through basketball, art, and education, hosting basketball camps in Precious’ home country of Nigeria as a way to open kids’ eyes to the possibilities in life. Its mission is to provide opportunities and resources to people that lack access and exposure, with a reinforcing message that there are no limits to your dreams when you aim higher. What If Unlimited is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
AN EVENING DESIGNED TO DELIGHT
Cocktail Reception, Champagne & Caviar Bar
6PM-8PM | GRAND SALON
Start the evening with a curated wine-tasting reception.
Stop by the Diamond in Tow Champagne Bar for the chance to win a stunning diamond with every glass.
Savor the splendor of The Only Caviar.
Explore a range of presenting wineries, including Revana and Jackson Family Wines, with some special athlete-founded wineries as well.
Meet Nancy and Precious and hear about the work they’re doing for youth in an intimate, interactive conversation.
Bid on a selection of curated lots in an exciting Live Auction.
Upstate Vodka will cap the reception with a spirited vodka cocktail bar.
Elevated cocktail attire requested.
Guests limited to 100
Diamond In Tow Champagne Bar
One glass. One gem. One chance to shine. One hundred dollars.
Compliments of Christopher Designs. Your sparkle gives back, with proceeds benefiting AMBITION and What If Unlimited.
Purchase a glass of champagne and you’ll find a pouch hanging from the stem.
Inside? A sparkling stone, either a genuine diamond or a cubic zirconia.
Bring your gem to the on-site jeweler to see if you’re the lucky one. If it’s the real deal, the diamond is yours to keep.*
*Winner chooses a pear-shaped 0.71ct I/VS2 L’Amour Crisscut diamond (appears 1.5ct), an elegant diamond necklace, or a diamond bracelet
A Couture Creation Reveal
Be there for the launch of an exquisite, limited-edition wine caddy, co-created by Nancy and Precious to encapsulate his passion for wine and her artistic design. The piece will be available for private order, a timeless memento of the values that Nancy and Precious share: beauty, passion, perseverance.
A portion of proceeds from this piece and other JAMAH designs sold at the event will support AMBITION and What If Unlimited.
Nancy and Precious in their elements.
Alexis Bledel, Brad Pitt, and Channing Tatum in JAMAH
Fireside Chat & Live Auction
Get to know Nancy and Precious before the bidding begins.
As you enjoy your favorite wine of the evening, join Nancy and Precious for an intimate fireside chat to hear how their very different
journeys converged through a shared love of luxury fashion and a mutual commitment to empowering youth by fostering lifelong skills and drive.
Then, grab your paddles as we dive into an exhilarating live auction featuring exceptional lots, including a JAMAH limited-edition commission, an exclusive experience withPrecious, a rare 1-of-32 limited-run vodka from Upstate Vodka, a unique piece from Christopher Designs, a Mets VIP package and signed memorabilia, and a multi-day luxury retreat at the renowned Revana estate in Napa Valley.
Intimate Dinner
8PM-11PM | THE CONSERVATORY
Dinner guests, join us for a multi-course meal with rare wine pairings.
Wines Graciously Provided by Zachys
Dinner guests will retire to the Conservatory for a multi-course experience with perfectly paired rare wines.
Wines will include (among others):
Enjoy a special blind tasting interlude hosted by wine advisor Jonathan Katz of Symposium Capital.
Engage in a purposeful discussion with Nancy and Precious about wine, fashion, design, and philanthropy.
Seating limited to 28
PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNER
The premier source for luxury, culture, and style in New York City.
CURATING PARTNER
First-of-its-kind collectibles investment fund in wine, art, and comic books.
SPONSORS
