AMERICAN luxury shoe designer, hotelier, gallery owner and philanthropist, Vanessa Noel, celebrated her birthday and 30-year anniversary in the fashion industry with family, friends and well-wishers at the well-appointed Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Hanover, last Saturday.

The delightful evening started with cocktails at the serene Villa 21 and was followed by a dinner specially curated by Round Hill’s own James Beard, award-winning executive chef, Martin Maginley.

Under the backdrop of the stars, on the main terrace overlooking the beach, Noel and her guests culminated their celebrations with toasts, well wishes and fireworks to top off a fabulous evening and what was actually three days of celebrations.

Noel is known for her exquisite and glamorous footwear, and is also the sole designer for her eponymous label. The effervescent Noel currently serves on the boards of Hanover Charities and Round Hill Hotel and Villas.

The Jamaica Observer West brings you highlights.