Anitta’s Performance at Sotheby’s First Gala Had the Art World on Its Feet
Between the spring 2023 fashion weeks and fall gala season (not to mention the wide availability of vaccines and boosters), nightlife this September is busier than it’s been in years. Celebrities have been out in full force—thanks so far in large part to Chanel, Burberry, Gucci, and more European maisons. Even Kanye West has joined the fray, trying his hand at DJing while out with Naomi Campbell, Erykah Badu, and Riccardo Tisci. So far, only Alessandro Michele has been able to match the designer in terms of star power: His celebration of Gucci’s twin-themed collection drew the likes of Jessica Chastain and Julia Garner. Keep track of all the celeb-filled goings on throughout autumn, here.
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On September 28th, Sotheby’s hosted their first gala in the 278-year history of the auction house. The inaugural event pulled out all the stops: Annie Leibovitz co-chaired, Anitta gave a special private performance (which got Leibovitz out of her seat and dancing with the crowd), and attendees sipped champagne while roaming through Sotheby’s largest-ever curated solo exhibition of photography, featuring 50 works by the legendary Sebastião Salgado. The best part: all money raised went to supporting the crucial climate change intervention work of the Brazilian nonprofit Instituto Terra. “The environment is my number one concern.” Anitta told W. “I think people should stop looking at themselves and look a little bit more at our home. That’s the main reason I’m here. [This gala] matches everything that I believe and that I fight for.”
Annie Leibovitz/ BFA
During the fundraising event’s live auction, Leibovitz cheekily bid on her own experience (“the most expensive selfie of all time,” quipped the auctioneer) before the lot hammered at $150,000.
On Tuesday, September 27th, Chanel hosted a special dinner at the just-opened Casa Cruz New York outpost to celebrate the brand’s new Première Original Edition Watch. House ambassador and face of the timepiece Soo Joo Park arrived dressed in a glittering logo tank top, oversized jumpsuit, and, of course, the watch (which uses the classic Chanel chain as its band). “Wearing the Première watch is like wearing a little of the spirit of Chanel and of Paris on your wrist,” Park said.
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Lily Allen, pictured here, joined many of New York City’s creatives to mark the occasion.
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Artist Ivy Getty and gallerist Hanna Traore were also in attendance.
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Stars including Rebecca Dayan, pictured here with Park, sipped Champagne, noshed on caviar, and listened to tunes played by DJ Harley Viera Newton. But perhaps the most special flair at dinner were the polaroid cameras placed at every table setting—allowing guests to self-capture all the fun throughout the night.
The same night, Hims & Hers hosted an interactive event at the Tuleste Factory art gallery in New York City to celebrate the launch of the Let’s Talk About Sex: The 2022 Report. The event was chock-full of enticing experiences like the Play Bar, stocked with sexual health and wellness goodies; and Aural Sex, an audio experience that took the listener on a journey of liberation and excitement. Guest included Gottmik, Christian Siriano, and Violet Chachki, all pictured here.
Violet Chachki and Gottmik (season 7 winner and season 13 finalist of RuPaul’s Drag Race respectively), kept the crowd moving behind the turntable pumping beat after beat.
Lauryn Evarts Bosstick and Michael Bosstick, hosts of The Skinny Confidential’s HIM & HER Podcast make time for audio experience.
Jerome LaMaar makes an appearance at the Hims & Hers event.
Gottmik, DJ Geordon Nicol, and designer Christian Siriano make things spicy on the dance floor.
Don’t let West’s demeanor deceive you: There was nothing sleepy about the after party of Riccardo Tisci’s latest showing for Burberry on September 26. The designer invited front-rowers to the Twenty Two in London for an evening soundtracked by Jordss, TSHA, and Slim Soledad.
At one point, West tried his hand at jumping on the turntable.
Bella Hadid looked straight out of a spy movie in sunglasses and a black leather trench.
The evening was a treat for Daniel Kaluuya, a longtime Stormzy fan.
The star-studded guest list goes on and on. Here, Lori Harvey and Normani suited up in black.
Meanwhile, Calzedonia hosted its own Paris Fashion Week fête at the Palais Brongniart. Model Jasmine Tookes took the opportunity to showcase her mastery of turning heads on the red carpet in the shortest of hemlines.
Fellow model Cindy Bruna gave her a run for her money by wearing semi-sheer tights instead of pants.
Over in Paris, Selling Sunset star Christine Quinn continued her foray into fashion by attending the popcorn-filled opening of Jacquemus’s new boutique.
On September 22, Paul Rudd and Karen Elson made for an unlikely pairing at the premiere of Ryuichi Sakamoto’s new symphony inspired by Krug Champagne.
Musician Dev Hynes and playwright Jeremy O. Harris were among those who enjoyed the performance while tasting Krug Clos du Mesnil 2008.
Alessandro Michele closed out Milan Fashion Week with an outdoor party in honor of Gucci’s twin-themed collection. Here, the designer with newly minted three-time Emmy winner Julia Garner. “I always approach my looks for fashion events as some kind of a character,” Garner told W the next morning. “The character for the look yesterday was kind of like an old Hollywood tomboy.”
There was more Hollywood star power in the form of Jessica Chastain, who mingled with the Thai actor and model Davika Hoorne.
Lava La Rue, Amandla Stenberg, and Gucci ambassador Jodie Turner-Smith all showcased their personal styles.
As with most things, Chloë Sevigny was among the first to hit the town in this jam-packed month. The trendsetter and actor joined Mel Ottenberg and Proenza Schouler White Label designer Katie Serva in celebrating Alaïa’s Picasso collection with Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo in New York City.
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