About Last Night: Fêteing The Standard's Halloween Party
See this week's roundup of NYC's hottest parties and events.
If there's one thing to know about the fashion world, the parties don't stop after fashion month is over. In fact, designers, tastemakers, and brands host exclusive events year-round, with A-listers across all spheres—be it fashion, culture, entertainment, art, and so on—gathering to celebrate and socialize. This has certainly been the case for this month, as numerous brands have hosted exclusive dinners and launch parties filled with the industry's elite. But don't get it twisted, while October is typically associated with Halloween, these parties have been anything but spooky (with a couple of exceptions).
From Giorgio Armani x Bergdorf Goodman's private cocktail party to Marc Jacobs' exclusive store opening, here are the hottest parties and events to know from October.
Evan Mock's Rotten Halloween Party at The Standard
Evan Mock and Badius hosted The Standard's annual Halloween party located at Boom. This year's party Rotten saw the room transformed into spooky galore, with eye-catching decor like towering moss-lined trees and rotten cornucopia. Guests, A-listers, and NYC insiders such as LaQuan Smith, Ella Emhoff, Thomas Doherty, Lily Chee, and Tanner Reese.
Midnight Mayhem at Driès
At Driès, Andrei Gillot & Stephen Orso hosted their Midnight Mayhem Halloween party. Special guests included Don Toliver and Andrei Gilliot.
Giorgio Armani x Bergdorf Goodman Private Cocktail Party
At an exclusive cocktail party hosted by Lauren Hutton and Dianna Agron, Giorgio Armani celebrated its in-store boutique re-opening at Bergdorf Goodman, serving as another marker in the long relationship between the two companies. The modernized boutique now sits on the fourth floor offering a unique experience for visitors such as exclusively curated vintage garments from Giorgio Armani's new Archivio range. In attendance at the special celebration included guests such as Linda Fargo, AnnaSophia Robb, Coco Rocha, Thomas Doherty, and Prince Achileas of Greece and Denmark, among many more.
Ferragamo's New Renaissance Immersive Event
Celebrating its Fall/Winter 2023 eyewear and accessories collection, Ferragamo hosted an immersive event at Lavan New York in Chelsea. While cocktails and light bites, guests were welcome to discover Ferragamo's New Renaissance campaign with famous pieces of artwork from the 15th and 16th centuries projected throughout the venue. Invited attendees included friends, fashion muses, and NYC insiders such as Lily Chee, Ruby Lyn, Kelela, Vanessa Hong, and many more.
Marc Jacob's SoHo Store Opening
On Oct. 18, Marc Jacobs held a party at The Mercer Hotel’s Sartiano’s and Submercer in celebration of the re-opening of its Soho store. Guests – dressed in pieces from Marc Jacobs’ newly released Fall 2023 collection – included Anok Yai, Jenna Lyons, Ubah Hassan, Lily Chee, Tina Leung, Tommy Dorfman, Tyrell Hampton, Selah Marley, and many more. Debbie Harry and Shygirl gave special performances along with DJ sets by No Vacancy Inn, Pedro Cavalieri, Mona Matsuoka, and DJ Pelvis that were played throughout the night.
Burberry Dinner, Hosted by Sarah Lucas and Daniel Lee
Taking place at St. John, Smithfield, Sarah Lucas and Daniel Lee hosted a dinner (supported by Burberry) to celebrate her exhibition "Happy Gas" at Tate Britain. A-list guests included Adwoa Aboah, Barry Keoghan, Leomie Anderson, and Naomi Ackie.
Manolo Blahnik NYC Dinner at Saint Theo’s
Celebrating the launch of “The Manolo Blahnik Archives, The Craft"—a new virtual room in the digital archives—Manolo Blahnik hosted an exclusive dinner at Saint Theo’s. The space was transformed into a glamorous salon, with a special performance by singer and songwriter Rainey Qualley.
Maison Bollinger NYC Launch Party
On October 18, Maison Bollinger celebrated its anticipated launch in NYC at the historic Astor House. The launch brings to life the savoir-faire that the family-owned Champagne Bollinger estate is known for whilst also ushering in a contemporary flair. Gathered at the launch included guests like Prabal Gurung and Rachel Brosnahan.
The RealReal NYC Dinner at Holiday Bar
During National Consignment Month, The RealReal held an exclusive dinner at Holiday Bar celebrating the launch of its Consign Commitment and Star-Studded Closet Sale. As one of the largest online marketplaces for authenticated resale luxury goods, the commitment is a continued initiative to shift the way consumers consume and work to better conserve the planet for generations to come. Industry tastemakers, celebrities, and public figures who were in attendance included Jenna Lyons, Pat Cleveland, Rainey Qualley, and Sophia Roe.
Saks x Brunello Cucinelli Intimate Dinner at L’Avenue at Saks
Celebrating its 25 years of partnership and Brunello Cucinelli’s exclusive capsule collection and first-ever fragrances at the retailer, Saks Fifth Avenue and Brunello Cuccinelli hosted an intimate dinner party at L'Avenue at Saks. A four-course meal of classic Italian dishes was served, along with a DJ set by Bec Adams. From now until Oct. 30, Brunello Cucinelli has also taken over Saks’ New York flagship with a special window display and immersive installations throughout the store.
