Marjorie Gubelmann Explained

Marjorie Gubelmann
Birth Date:11 April 1969
Birth Place:New York City
Nationality:American
Occupation:Celebrity DJ
Alma Mater:New England College
Parents:Susan McCammon Gubelmann and William S. Gubelmann
Relatives:Inventor William S. Gubelmann (great-grandfather), Car racer Walter Gubelmann (grandfather), Wyeth S. Gubelmann (brother)
Website:madmarj.com

Marjorie Gubelmann is a prominent socialite, philanthropist, TV personality and celebrity DJ.

Early life and education

Gubelmann was born in New York City, to Susan McCammon Gubelmann and William S. Gubelmann, and has one younger brother, Wyeth S. Gubelmann. Gubelmann’s great-grandfather was the inventor William S. Gubelmann, who held more than 5000 claims on patents, and was called “the father of all calculating machines in use today” by ‘’Popular Mechanics’’.[1] In 1964 her grandfather Walter Gubelmann headed up the racing syndicate that successfully defended the America's Cup with the yacht Constellation.[2] [3]

Gubelmann attended New England College.

Business

Gubelmann's first job was at Licensing Management International, a London-based licensing firm. In 1995, she moved to New York City and worked for AmfAR in their Special Events/Major Gifts department.[4] In 2004 Gubelmann started Vie Luxe International,[5] a New York City-based company that produced scented candles. The firm manufactured candle lines for designers including Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein[6] and Oscar de la Renta, amongst others.[7]

Society and philanthropy

Gubelmann has been known as a society hostess[8] [9] and tastemaker.[10] While living in New York City, Gubelmann has served as a chair or committee member for such organizations as The New York Botanical Garden, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, the Museum of Modern Art, ACRIA, AmfAR and God’s Love We Deliver.[11] Gubelmann was a co-host with Cornelia Guest of Le Bar's grand opening at the Plaza Athénée in Paris; in 2006, she hosted the launch of “Les Perles de Chanel," Chanel’s luxurious new accoutrement capsule collection in New York City[12] Gubelmann is a front row regular in the fashion world, making appearances at both New York Fashion Week[13] and Paris Fashion Week.[14] She has been profiled in ‘’Vogue’’, ‘’Elle’’, Elle Decor,[15] ‘’W’’, ‘’Town & Country’’[16] and has also appeared on ‘’Vanity Fair’’’s International Best Dressed List.[17] Gubelmann appeared in the 2002 season of “Single in the Hamptons”.[18]

DJ MadMarj

Dubbed "The DJ With A Diamond Touch" by W Magazine,[19] Gubelmann is a sought after TV, event and club DJ[20] who performs under the name "DJ MadMarj".[21] With a background as a radio disc jockey, Gubelmann is a graduate of the prestigious Scratch DJ Academy. MadMarj's DJ style includes contemporary music as well as multi-generational hit music from the 70s, 80s and 90s.[22] Gubelmann has deejayed at events for W Magazine, Bulgari,[23] Versace,[24] Clinique,[25] Saks Fifth Avenue,[26] Bergdorf Goodman,[27] Steven Meisel,[28] American Ballet Theatre[29] and Joe Fresh. Gubelmann has deejayed alongside Lil Jon[21] and Rita Ora,[30] among many other celebrity musicians. Gubelmann is represented by Doug Davis and Karrie Goldberg.[19]

Gubelmann is currently the in-studio DJ for the Today With Hoda & Jenna show on NBC.[31]

Personal life

In 2003, Gubelmann was married to Reza Raein at Palm Beach’s Episcopal Church of Bethesda-By-The-Sea.[32] Wedding guests included Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Tamara Mellon and Ivanka Trump among many other society figures. Vanity Fair (magazine) called the Gubelmann wedding “the high-society event of [the] season.”[33] Gubelmann and Raein were divorced in 2007.[34]

Gubelmann lives on the Upper East Side[35] of New York City.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Book: Some Get Rich, Some Don't. 2010-06-22. Mar 1951. 248–250. Popular Mechanics. Eris, Alfred.
  2. Web site: Marjorie Gubelmann . https://archive.today/20130124002637/http://ca.gawker.com/Marjorie-Gubelmann/ . dead . January 24, 2013 . Gawker.Com . July 17, 2012 .
  3. Web site: Walter Gubelmann. United States Croquet Association. July 17, 2012.
  4. Bowles. Hamish. Curvy Enthusiasm. Vogue. 194. April 2004. 326–29. Conde Nast Publications.
  5. Web site: Columbia. Daniel Patrick. Marjorie Gubelmann Raein and Daniel Benedict hosted a dinner at Ono to launch their new company, Vie Luxe. New York Social Diary. July 17, 2012.
  6. Web site: Social Studies 8/27/10. 2010-09-08. 2010-08-27. Women's Wear Daily. Strugatz, Rachel.
  7. Web site: Fashion Scoops. 2010-09-13. 2006-06-08. Women's Wear Daily. https://web.archive.org/web/20110718123002/http://wwd2.wwd.com/media/issues/2006/06/08/issue-81308.pdf. 2011-07-18. dead.
  8. News: A Night Out With: Marjorie Gubelmann; All the Formalities. 2010-06-22. 1999-07-04. New York Times. Yazigi, Monique, P..
  9. “A Moveable Feast.” W. September 2002.
  10. “Couture Cool. Who’s Wearing What.” Harper’s Bazaar. October 2002.
  11. Web site: Burstein. Zarah. Haute Event: Fourth Annual Golden Heart Awards In 2002. 2010-10-28. 2012-07-18.
  12. Web site: A Private Dinner to Celebrate LES PERLES DE CHANEL. 2012-07-18.
  13. Web site: Fashion Week Diaries: Marjorie Gubelmann. 2011-02-17. 2012-07-18. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120108001902/http://www.harpersbazaar.com/bazaar-blog/fashion-week-diaries-marjorie-gubelmann-021711. 2012-01-08.
  14. Web site: Marjorie in Paris. 2006-01-25. 2012-07-18. dead. https://archive.today/20130122234454/http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/the-fix/article/6197. 2013-01-22.
  15. Stewart. Kristina. Party Girl. Elle Decor. September 2007. 194–99. Hearst Magazines.
  16. Norwich. William. 24 Hours with...Marjorie Gubelmann. Town & Country. August 2010. 90–3. Hearst Magazines.
  17. Web site: The 68th Annual International Best-Dressed List. Vanity Fair. September 2007. 298.
  18. Single in the Hamptons. New York magazine. July 16, 2012.
  19. News: Lawrence. Vanessa. 'Marjorie Gubelmann: Decked Out . W Magazine. September 11, 2013.
  20. News: Heyman. Marshall. 'A Look Into the DJ Booth. The Wall Street Journal. February 15, 2012.
  21. News: On Again, off Again, and with a Nudge, Now on Forever. The New York Times. 4 October 2019. Strauss. Alix.
  22. Web site: Heiress Marjorie Gubelmann on D.J.-ing Downtown Parties: I Still Wear Oscar de la Renta. Vanity Fair. 21 August 2013.
  23. Web site: Shanghai Issue: Tory's Day in the Life Tory Daily. Tory Burch. 2016-03-15.
  24. Web site: Trey Songz Attends Angels with Heart Foundation Event in NYC [EXCLUSIVE] | Singersroom . singersroom.com . 12 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131210024433/http://singersroom.com/photos/Trey-Songz-Attends-Angels-with-Heart-Foundation-Event-in-NYC-EXCLUSIVE/1673-17/ . 10 December 2013 . dead.
  25. Web site: Clinique's "Dramatically Different" Soiree | Full access to all fashion events, fashion showcases, and latest fashion launches | Daily Front Row . 2013-12-05 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131210135112/http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/scene/article/cliniques-chic-rooftop-dramatically-different-soiree . 2013-12-10 .
  26. Web site: Saks and ABC Celebrate Scandal Season 3. 3 October 2013.
  27. http://blog.bergdorfgoodman.com/bg-magazine/holiday-gifts/dj-mad-marjs-ultimate-holiday-dance-mix
  28. Web site: Carmen Carrera, Steven Meisel Celebrate 'Showgirl' Parties W Magazine Photo 4. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131111163753/http://www.wmagazine.com/parties/2013/09/carmen-carrera-steven-meisel/photos/slide/4. 2013-11-11.
  29. http://bfanyc.com/home/photo/891007?search_resource=person&person_id=1000<nowiki/>{{Dead link|date=August 2023}}
  30. Web site: Dolce & Gabbana Closes Out Couture Celebrations with an Epic Bash. 10 April 2018.
  31. Web site: Meet 'Mad Marj,' the DJ appearing on TODAY with Hoda & Jenna!. 6 February 2020 .
  32. “Palm d’or.” W. July 2003.
  33. “Palm Beach Exclusive.” February 2004. Vanity Fair.
  34. 2007-02-26 . An Empire of Her Own . 2023-08-27 . Vanity Fair . en-US.
  35. Web site: Sex and the Co-op Board. https://web.archive.org/web/20100225062249/http://www.observer.com/node/47469. 2010-02-25. 2010-06-22. 2003-05-04. New York Observer. dead. Golson, Blair.

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