Many businessmen would content themselves with having earned a fortune through an extensive real estate venture and simply sit back to enjoy it, but for Avi Oster that appears to only be the beginning of the story. After building Oster Properties into a successful real estate empire with numerous industrial complexes, shopping centers and residential buildings, Oster simply turned his attention toward another frontier open to be conquered: high fashion. With the resources at his disposal from his existing businesses Oster began to offer financial support for emerging fashion designers like Catherine Fulmer, whom he helped establish in 2003 and returned from a hiatus this year to launch a new Fall collection.
However, for Avi Oster operating a successful real estate business and financing up and coming fashion designers was not enough. His connections with other industry leaders, celebrity figures and haute culture icons allowed him to host high powered events that had the ability to highlight any subject he saw fit, creating an influential soap box that he has used frequently in recent years. He has earned a reputation for hosting exclusive galas and events with famous celebrities, athletes and even New York city councilmen that feature an eclectic mix of entertainment ranging from punk rock DJs to fashion shows, occasionally at the same time. These events have frequently been used to promote charitable causes, such as prestigious Pushcart Prize fellowships, the Real Dad Network and Estelle’s All of Me Foundation, for which he also serves on the board of directors.
The entertainment for these galas are no mere sideshow, however. Oster is well known for promoting emerging talent both within the fashion design industry and also in music. Up and coming soul singer Marla Joy was one of the primary performers at the 360 Induced gala showcasing All of Me, offering her the unique opportunity to perform in front of many of the most influential individuals in New York. The stage was also graced by two Grammy winning artists on the same evening.
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