About Last Night: NYC's Fashion Set Jets Off to Aspen
Whether you need a winter getaway or want to party in NYC, find the holiday season's hottest parties and events.
The holiday season is in full swing. Presents are getting wrapped, bows are being tied, and the last-minute gift-givers are running out of time. From November to January, everyone tries to stay in the holiday spirit during the busiest time of the year, but as we inch further and further into the holiday season, New York's chicest residents are still making time to celebrate.
November built up a roster of exclusive parties, from the Swarovski x Skims launch party to the 2023 LACMA Art + Film Gala. As December gives way to the holiday season, the rush of festive fêtes and end-of-year celebrations is officially upon us. Continue on to get an inside look at how NYC's finest are capping off 2023 in style.
St. Regis Hotel World Snow Polo Championship
While NYC is the epicenter of chic, everyone needs a vacation. And where better to enjoy some relaxing winter fun than Aspen? This month, an assortment of stars from Shaun White to Zoey Deutch trekked to the St. Regis Hotel in stunning Aspen, Colorado to attend the World Snow Polo Championship, sponsored by the St. Regis, at Rio Grande Park. Guests enjoyed the hotel's signature cocktail and celebrated the event all weekend long.
Vestiaire VIP Consignment
Celebrity stylist Micaela Erlanger is collaborating with Vestiaire Collective to create a VIP consignment program. On December 7, the company launched the program at the Crosby Street Hotel, inviting guests to peruse Erlanger's collection of pieces. Vestiaire Collective is known for selling vintage and second-hand luxury goods, but with this program, buyers can explore Erlanger's wardrobe and purchase pieces like a vintage denim Chanel bag, a Dolce & Gabbana sequined cocktail dress, and Versace pumps. At the launch, guests enjoyed cocktails and appetizers as the collection appeared on display for the first time. The collection is open to the public on Vestiaire Collective's website.
Miu Miu Select x Emily Ratajkowski
In the latest installation of Miu Miu Select, Emily Ratajkowski chose a variety of bags, shoes, jewelry, and other ready-to-wear pieces for the upcoming season. Miu Miu hosted an event to debut Ratajkowski's collection with customized cocktails, small snacks, and a set by DJ Memphy. Ratajkowski's selections are only available for a limited time both in Miu Miu stores and online.
Jennifer Behr's Holiday Collection
Luxury headpiece and jewelry designer Jennifer Behr hosted an exclusive cocktail party to celebrate the launch of the label’s "Meet Me At Midnight" Holiday Collection. Located at NYC’s Chapel Bar, the designer was joined by industry tastemakers and insiders including Chloe King, Caroline Vazzana, Amy Lefevre, and Naomi Chin Wing.
Klarna’s Holiday Celebration Hosted by Jenna Lyons
Ahead of the holiday season, Klarna kicked off the festivities with an exclusive party hosted by Jenna Lyons. Throughout the night, guests engaged in an immersive experience that highlighted Klarna’s innovative shopping features and also gained insights into Lyon's holiday shopping plans. The latter is tied to Lyons's Shoppable Holiday Gift Guide, a curated selection of fashion, beauty, accessory, and home products to gift your loved ones that are available to shop in Klarna's Creator Shop. On top of enjoying specialty drinks and delectable eats, guests were able to go home with specially curated gift bags filled with some of Lyon's personal favorites from her holiday collection.
Swarvoski x Skims Launch Party
Swarovski celebrates its new shimmering collaboration with Skims at an exclusive party filled with celebrities, NYC insiders, and media. The event also commemorated Swarovski's grand opening of its flagship location on Fifth Avenue. Notable attendees included Cynthia Erivo, Ashley Graham, Emma Roberts, Billy Porter, Gwyneth Paltrow, and of course, Skims founder Kim Kardashian.
Planet Omega Exclusive Opening
The night before the public opening of the Planet Omega exhibition, the Swiss watchmaker brand held an exclusive opening cocktail event. Located at the Chelsea Factory, the exhibition digs into the archives and showcases Omega's storied creations from the past and present. Special guests included Nicole Kidman and Paul Wesley.
Burberry Opening Event of the Knight Bar
Burberry Streets – "a series of takeovers that celebrate the art of discovery and exploration in cities worldwide" — has expanded to New York City with the opening of the Knight Bar. In celebration of this, Burberry held an exclusive launch event at Temple Bar in NoHo (where the Knight Bar takes place). Some celebrity invitees included Cara Delevigne, Chase Sui Wonders, Gabrielle Union, and Karlie Kloss.
Kate Spade New York Book Launch Dinner
Celebrities and fashion insiders gathered at Indochine for an exclusive dinner in honor of the launch of Kate Spade New York's latest book It's So You: The Joy of Personal Style. The new book takes readers through the brand's 30 years of style and distinct aesthetic, with insight from a variety of style insiders. Enjoying the dinner were guests Gabrielle Union, Ariana Greenblatt, and Stephanie Hsu.
Santoni Cocktail and Dinner
In celebration of the NYC launch of ThePluto, Santoni hosted a private cocktail and dinner party at the Santoni Boutique and Arva at Aman. Tastemakers and friends of the brand gathered for the intimate event, with guests such as Kate Young, Jessica Wang, and Martha Hunt.
2023 LACMA Art + Film Gala
Gucci's new creative director Sabato de Sarno unveiled his debut eveningwear collection, "Ancora Notte," at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) Art + Film Gala. This collection comes as a follow-up to his debut daytime-focused line during Milan Fashion Week in September. The annual gala is always a star-studded affair, though this year seemed to amp it up higher than usual. Celebrity attendees included Kim Kardashian, Lenny Kravitz, Pedro Pascal, Andrew Garfield, Quinta Brunson, Heidi Klum, Salma Hayek, and Jodie Turner-Smith, among many more.
Tanya Taylor 10 Year Anniversary Party
Located at the Carlyle in New York City was Tanya Taylor's exclusive party in celebration of the brand's 10-year anniversary. The restaurant was transformed with a balloon-filled ceiling, and a guest list spanning from influencers to stylists to designers all enjoyed the special night. Attendees included Christopher John Rogers, Wes Gordon, Emmy Rossum, and Lameka Fox among many more.
Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Exhibition Opening Night Cocktail
At a private soirée in New York, Jaeger-LeCoultre celebrated the North American debut of The Reverso Stories exhibition with an exclusive cocktail party. In attendance were celebrities and brand ambassadors, Lenny Kravitz, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Nicholas Hoult.