Behind every successful soirée is a duteous party planner. The maestro on our speed dial? Olga Iserlis. The lady du jour lets us in on her journey to becoming one of the most respected names in the events industry hours before her debut book launch.
Olga Iserlis
She’s a regular fixture at Singapore’s society circuit. She’s also the one that many international brands, government bodies and non-profit companies call on to run flawless parties, exclusive showcases, intimate dinners and sprawling galas.
For the uninitiated, Olga Iserlis—founder of events agency Twise and Singapore Tatler Ball regular—is the brain behind some of the most memorable evenings over the years, including the Passion Ball and Singapore Repertory Theatre Ball.
Besides the do-gooding fundraising galas, the Russia-born American is also the mastermind behind many high-profile events by big luxury names including Louis Vuitton, Rolex and Audemars Piguet.
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But it’s not just the party planning that has kept Iserlis occupied. The successful entrepreneur has been preparing for her long due coffee-table book, aptly titled Save The Date. From her move from Russia to New York, to launching her own business here in Singapore, Iserlis tells it all through exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and humorous anecdotes.
Save The Date by Olga Iserlis
“For many years, people have asked me to write a book about my journey, my life as an event planner, and my process of creating different experiences for my clients,” she says. “I have decided finally to share some of the elements of the creative and execution processes that I go through whenever I conceptualise and stage an event.”
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Save The Date is set to release on November 22. Available at selected distributors.