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This week’s edition focuses on chic parties, starting with living legend Patricia Field’s birthday.
Patricia Field celebrated her 80th birthday on Thursday, June 2nd at the Lower East Side Speakeasy, Fig 19
The milestone celebration was filmed for an upcoming documentary celebrating Patricia Field and her extraordinary career with a 2023 release date.
Patricia Field celebrated her 80th birthday on Thursday, June 2nd at the Lower East Side Speakeasy, Fig 19.
Fashion icons Fern Mallis, Robert Verdi, The Blonds, Miss J and Leah McSweeney, among others, all made an appearance to honor the legendary stylist.
Kelly Cutrone, Ryan Raftery, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Anthony Haden-Guest were also there along with Pretty Connected party host Lara Eurdolian.
To celebrate the milestone, the Sex and The City and Emily In Paris costume designer wore a navy blouse underneath an embroidered jacket.
She accessorised with multiple silver necklaces, retro two-tone sunglasses, a birthday tiara and her signature hair dyed red.
Guests enjoyed specialty cocktails from women-owned Curamia Tequila, Kastra Elion Greek Vodka – who created a special drink in homage to Field’s Greek roots -, Le Coqtail, Bev and Bronx Brewery.
Fashion icons Fern Mallis, Robert Verdi, The Blonds, Miss J and Leah McSweeney, among others, all performed to celebrate the legendary costume designer
Guests enjoyed specialty cocktails from women-owned Curamia Tequila, Kastra Elion Greek Vodka – who created a special drink in homage to Field’s Greek roots -, Le Coqtail, Bev and Bronx Brewery.
Williamsburg Pizza customized pizza pies that read “Happy 80th” in ricotta cheese, while Moet crystallized personalized bottles in honor of the birthday queen.
Broadway legend Orfeh led the party by singing Happy Birthday, followed by a special performance by Dai Burger.
Guests were gifted the limited edition Patricia Field x Pretty Connected ICON pendant.
The celebration was filmed for an upcoming documentary celebrating Patricia Field and her extraordinary career with a 2023 release date.
Broadway legend Orfeh led the party by singing Happy Birthday, followed by a special performance by Dai Burger
Guests were gifted the limited edition Patricia Field x Pretty Connected ICON pendant
On Thursday, June 2nd, Moda Operandi hosted an intimate cocktail party celebrating the Ciao Lucia X Anemos Collaboration at the Villa Carlotta in Los Angeles, California
Jazz musician Jill Lamoureux and her trio provided the evening’s entertainment
On Thursday, June 2nd, Moda Operandi hosted an intimate cocktail party celebrating the Ciao Lucia X Anemos Collaboration at the Villa Carlotta in Los Angeles, California.
This marks the first collaboration between the two LA-based clothing brands, whose Summer 2022 capsule is filled with retro-inspired swimwear and resort wear.
Guests – including Maria Bakalova, Hilary Rhoda, Emma Kenney, Rainey Qualley and Sarah Jeffrey – all wore Ciao Lucia fashions while sipping poolside martinis of Gray Whale Gin and Harridan Vodka, along with Lalo tequila and a selection of summer-tested wines enjoyed by Avaline.
Herring potatoes with caviar and fried filet mignon bites were served as starters, followed by Sunscoop gluten-free and dairy-free ice cream.
Jazz musician Jill Lamoureux and her trio provided the evening’s entertainment.
The highly anticipated collection will be released on June 15, 2022 on Ciao Lucia, Anemos and Moda Operandi.
The holiday essentials collection will be released on June 15, 2022 on Ciao Lucia, Anemos and Moda Operandi
The New York Botanical Garden hosted its annual Conservatory Ball on Thursday, June 2nd
Black-tie guests, including ball-chair Ariana Rockefeller in a bespoke Christy Rilling and Jack Morgan gown, mingled during cocktail hour before enjoying an evening of dinner and dancing
The New York Botanical Garden hosted its annual Conservatory Ball on Thursday, June 2nd.
The event, held in partnership with De Beers, Bartlett Tree Experts and Hearst, celebrated a unique exhibition, Around the Table: Stories of The Foods We Love.
The beautiful exhibition honors plants grown for use in the kitchen around the world and the central role that food plays in our lives and how it influences us immensely every day.
Black-tie guests, including ball-chair Ariana Rockefeller in a bespoke Christy Rilling, Jack Morgan and Olivia Palermo gown, mingled during cocktail hour before enjoying an evening of dinner and dancing.
Proceeds from the Conservatory Ball support the garden’s botanical research, child education, and horticultural programs.
Proceeds from the Conservatory Ball support the garden’s botanical research, child education, and horticultural programs