Dennis Tooshkanov
The beauty industry’s brightest stars gathered in spectacular fashion for the second annual Gurus Beauty Awards, held at the stunning Docks off Fifth in Manhattan. Co-hosted by wellness expert Hilaria Baldwin and celebrity stylist Derek Warburton, the evening was a glamorous celebration of innovation, artistry, and achievement across the beauty industry.
From the moment guests arrived, they were transported into an enchanting botanical garden. A breathtaking wall-to-wall floral installation cascaded along the grand staircase entrance, setting the tone for an evening where beauty flourished in every detail. Inside, towering lifelike floral trees stretched toward the ceiling, transforming the venue into a whimsical garden oasis in the heart of Manhattan.
Guests were immediately drawn to the signature Gurus floral wall and vibrant orange and fuchsia step-and-repeat, where attendees gathered for photographs, interviews, and social moments throughout the evening. The immersive garden-inspired æsthetic continued seamlessly throughout the venue. Tables were elegantly adorned with rose-shaped floral napkins, while gentlemen received custom Gurus logo pocket squares as a stylish nod to the evening’s theme. A dedicated garden room provided the perfect backdrop for award recipients to commemorate their achievements with professional photographs following the ceremony.
As part of the evening’s awards’ presentation, the following honours were celebrated: Hilaria Baldwin and Derek Warburton welcomed guests to the 2026 Gurus Beauty Awards, opening the evening with a celebration of excellence in beauty, wellness, innovation, and influence. Kara Francis (relationship expert) and Lauren Falcione (founder, The Blonde Italian) presented the Best in Skin award to Sunrider International for Oi-Lin Deep Moisture Lotion.
Fashion designer Nicole Miller presented Best Beauty Accessories to Blissy, with celebrity make-up artist Vjosa Pacuku accepting on behalf of the brand. Best selling author Candace Bushnell presented Celebrity Hairstylist of the Year to Eliut Rivera, founder of Eliut Salon. Real housewife of Beverly Hills Sutton Stracke presented Legacy Beauty Brand to Face Stockholm with Martina Arfwidson, CEO and co-founder, accepting on behalf of the company. Margaret Josephs (The Real Housewives of New Jersey) presented Best in Hair Care to British M Matcha Shampoo.
The star-studded guest list reflected the event’s growing influence across beauty, entertainment, fashion, and wellness. Among those in attendance were renowned fertility specialist Dr David Smotrich of La Jolla IVF and his wife, socialite Miriam Smotrich; Sutton Stracke of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills; celebrated fashion designer Nicole Miller; internationally acclaimed designer Yigal Azrouël; author and cultural icon Candace Bushnell; Margaret Josephs of The Real Housewives of New Jersey; renowned hair stylist Eliut Rivera of Eliut Salon; fashion expert and television personality Nolé Marin; ZTA Entertainment’s Stephanie Winston Wolkoff and David Wolkoff; Carmen Baldwin, daughter of host Hilaria Baldwin; and the cast of The Trouble with Billy, including William McNamara, Claudia Charriez, and Randall Batinkoff, who attended with his wife, Hilary Batinkoff. Additional guests included actor Nick Barrotta, Lauren Falcione of The Blonde Italian, Bill Wiedemann of Lumara Systems, relationship expert Kara Francis, and Vanessa Coppes, CEO of Bella Media.
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