Australian model and jewelry designer Nicole Trunfio, who has a net worth of $10 million, exceptionally embodied the 1920s dressed in a gorgeous beaded gown for the Gatsby-themed fundraiser, “Let’s Misbehave to Benefit Love Heals,” held at the Wölffer Estate Vineyards.
Nicole Trunfio elegantly captures the essence of the 1920s at the Love Heals benefit at Wölffer Estate Vineyards, New York, August 10, 2013 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
The 27-year-old Trunfio was top-to-toe flapper with her coiffed hair, beaded headdress, and black beaded gown. Like most flapper-era dresses, her outfit featured an Art Deco pattern and a great amount of glitter and beads.
Nicole Trunfio shines in her 1920s flapper ensemble during the ‘Let’s Misbehave’ Love Heals fundraiser, New York, August 10, 2013 (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
Her gown was exceptionally striking, with its fishnet overlay and fringed and tasseled bottom. She completed the look with simple ankle-strap sandals.
Channeling the classic flapper, Nicole Trunfio models a beaded black gown with elegant fringed detailing at the Love Heals benefit (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
Trunfio made a significant contribution to the Love Heals benefit by donating one of her own designs, a geometric bracelet, which was also featured in an auction.
Fifteen percent of the proceeds from the sales were dedicated to Love Heals, supporting their initiatives in HIV/AIDS education and outreach.
Nicole Trunfio displays her Trunfio Universe bracelets, designed and auctioned for the Love Heals benefit (Credit: Alberto Reyes / WENN)
She offered her Trunfio Universe bracelets for auction—sleek, geometric bangles adorned with eye-catching charms such as pyramids, pave hearts, and discs of quartz or turquoise.
The founder of Erth Jewelry, she has developed a versatile screw system that allows the charms on the bracelets to be interchangeable. This innovative feature enables wearers to customize their jewelry to match their wardrobe, enhancing its appeal and functionality.
Trunfio Universe bracelets — available in gold, platinum, or sterling silver and come with interchangeable charms, $950 to $25,000