It was a good time indeed. Guests entered through Rosetta Getty’s showroom, where RG’s Spring 2025 collection was being previewed, and Violet Getty’s drop was complimented with screen-printed T-shirts to take home. “With my printed shirts, I want people to see a different side of my mom because I think people are super curious about … Read more
“I will now sing a song,” Simon Porte Jacquemus joked upon receiving a handheld microphone after accepting the 2024 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion, the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s marquee annual recognition. The philanthropic luncheon raises funds for the Museum at FIT, which marks itself as New York’s only museum … Read more
Last night, during the final days of the Venice Film Festival, a steady stream of water taxis were quietly making their way into the Marina Militare in the city’s historic Arsenale shipbuilding docks, whose towering brick walls seemed to shimmer thanks to dramatic projections of rippling water across every surface. Atop one wall sat an … Read more
During the Venice Film Festival, most of the visitors you’ll see traveling to and from the city’s Lido island are the thousands of film industry and media types—red lanyards around their necks—descending to watch the latest films from the world’s greatest auteurs. Last night, however, an altogether more glamorous crowd descended on the Giovanni Nicelli … Read more
Tilda Swinton was the guest of honor at Chanel dinner’s last night in Venice, held at Harry’s Bar, whose legendary banquettes have seen countless movie stars and jet setters gossiping and let loose over Bellinis and succulent meringata cakes. Looking ethereal in a flowing pale pink chiffon dress from the Paris Deauville collection, the actress … Read more
Emma CorrinPhoto: Charlie Clift © Cartier After witnessing an eight-minute standing ovation at the premiere of Maria the night before—a reception so rapturous that the film’s star, Angelina Jolie, was moved to tears—it was only fitting that Cartier’s celebration of this year’s Venice Film Festival was an ode to music and cinema. Friday night, at … Read more
Joe AlwynClaudio Lavenia/Getty Images Fabulous dinners are the norm at the 81st Venice Biennale, where securing an invitation demands both the endurance of an Olympic athlete and the right connections. One of the most coveted events at this year’s edition was the intimate gathering hosted by Miuccia Prada at Ca’ Corner della Regina last night, … Read more
It was an impressive lineup of beautifully poised and classy trailblazers, but what truly stood out—and felt priceless—was their dignity and integrity; all the speeches were awe-inspiring and emotional, often moving the audience to applause and standing ovations. Introduced by American television journalist Gayle King, Jacinda Ardern highlighted the challenges faced by female leaders, striking … Read more
Also in attendance at this intimate dinner were Over The Moon style director Grace Givens and VP of merchandising Emilie Ghilaga Carlisle, engaged Vogue.com writer Shelby Wax, bridal content creator Hope Lavine, and We Met at Acme podcast creator Lindsey Metselaar. Photographer Anne Rhett, who recently photographed Mariah Kennedy Cuomo’s wedding, and Alex Katz captured … Read more
When OpenTable is a co-host of your party, you know the meal is going to be better than good. Such was the case last night when Bach Mai invited guests to a dinner at Le B, the West Village-based concept from chef and restaurateur Angie Mar (of The Beatrice Inn and, most recently, Les Trois … Read more
