MICHAEL CAPPONI'S Birthday EXTRAVAGANZA

Michael Capponi, hospitality entrepreneur and real estate developer, along with his eponymously named Capponi Building Company, hosted an over-the-top 1940s “Aviator”-themed birthday celebration at Miami’s Executive Aviation Airport. 1,800 guests donned their most creative outfits to pay homage to Miami’s long-standing king of the night, including: Shareef Malnik, owner of The Forge; Eric Milon, owner of The Opium Group and wife Stacy; Kamal Hotchandani, publisher of Haute Living; developer Thomas Kramer, as well as a stream of glamorous Wilhelmina models. In lieu of gifts, more than $25,000 was donated by big-hearted guests to a host of charities, including United Way, American Cancer Society, Best Buddies, Make-a-Wish Foundation, American Red Cross, Miami Rescue Mission and Bay Point Schools. Photo by: Tomas Loewy