Fashion Cafe was an international restaurant chain that was based in New York City that featured celebrity models and had locations in the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Mexico, and Spain.
[1] The Associated Press called the chain "a couture version of Planet Hollywood and the Hard Rock Cafe.
[citation needed] Gianni and Donatella Versace, Tyra Banks, Veronica Webb, Beverly Peele, and Eileen Ford were all there with Stephen Baldwin, David Copperfield, the Wayans brothers, Jon Stewart, Matt Lauer, RuPaul, and Molly Ringwald.
Criticized for its management of the restaurant chain, Tommaso Buti was finally granted a full pardon by President Donald Trump on 19 January 2021 before being tried on any charges.
[5] The Fashion Cafe's facade was shiny and merchandised, resembled more of a souvenir gift shop than an eatery with a large steel nameplate and passerby-friendly glass window panes.