A Luxury Social Soirée at Wilkes Bashford
A Luxury Social Soirée at Wilkes Bashford
An evening of the 4 F's: Fashion, Fine Food, Fabulous Wine & Spirits, and Fantastic People
Join Amy Andersen (Founder & CEO, Linx Dating) and AJ Gandhi (Founder & CEO, The Ambassador Life) on Thursday, November 12 at the Wilkes Bashford flagship, Stanford Shopping Center, for an evening of styling, tastings, and great conversation.
Who it's for
Bay Area entrepreneurs, executives, investors, creatives, and community leaders who enjoy great style, great pours, and meeting interesting people. Come solo or bring a guest. This is a purely social evening with a few fashion styling "Ted Talks" as a highlight.
The format
A relaxed, cocktail-style reception. Move through the store at your own pace, visit the tasting stations, catch the styling briefings, and mingle.
The Four F's
Fashion: Styling briefings for men and women from Wilkes Bashford experts on contemporary luxury fashion and dressing with distinction.
Fine Food: Heavy appetizers served throughout the evening.
Fabulous Wine & Spirits: Wines curated by Christine Rios of WineLuv and poured by the owners and principals of premium wine brands. Quinton Jay of Bacchus Wine & Spirits (Millbrae) will lead guided whiskey and tequila tastings and shares the craft behind each pour.
Fantastic People: A welcoming, well-curated mix of fascinating Bay Area residents.
Your hosts
Amy Andersen, Linx Dating. Founder and CEO of Linx Dating, a premier luxury matchmaking firm, Amy is one of the world's best-known luxury matchmakers and a passionate connector of extraordinary people.
AJ Gandhi, The Ambassador Life. Founder/CEO of The Ambassador Life, Founder/CEO of GTM Leader Society, Board Director at Harvard Business School Association of Northern California, CCO at Alix and PE/VC Operating Partner. AJ brings together engaging people from across business, investing, and the broader Bay Area community.
The first of a quarterly series
This soirée launches a new quarterly tradition from Amy and AJ: distinctive venues, memorable experiences, and great company. Be there for the first official one.
Details
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Venue: Wilkes Bashford, 186A Stanford Shopping Center, Stanford, CA
Dress code: Dress to impress. Cocktail chic, sophisticated elegance, and fashionable flair encouraged.
Age: 21+
Tickets
Early Bird: $175 through October 31
Regular: $195 from November 1
Your ticket includes the styling briefing, heavy appetizers, premium wine tastings, and guided whiskey and tequila tastings.
Space is limited. Reserve your place for the inaugural evening.
An Evening That Gives Back
Event net proceeds will proudly be donated to two inspiring nonprofits:
Little Wishes brings joy, hope, and comfort to seriously ill children by granting personalized wishes throughout their hospital stays, creating moments of happiness during difficult times.
DignityMoves tackles homelessness through innovative, rapidly built interim housing communities, helping people move off the streets and toward stability and independence.