PARTIES

Not Your Standard Affair

Andre Balazs celebrates his new hot spot

by Karin Nelson
Andre Balazs and Lily Donaldson

What: A gathering of friends and neighbors to celebrate the opening of Cafe Standard

When: Wednesday, November 6

Where: The petit sidewalk bistro in Andre Balazs’ newly renovated hotel The Standard, East Village

Who: Pat McGrath, Ryan McGinness, Kyle DeWoody, Casey Neistat, Gareth Pugh, Michel Gaubert, Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing, Mirabelle and Melia Marden, Lily Donaldson and her artist-beau Cyprien Gaillard

Why: Because this cafe is sure to be the new downtown hotspot—and who doesn’t love a shrimp slider and glass of champagne among friends?

Photos: Not Your Standard Affair

Andre Balazs and Lily Donaldson. Photo by BFAnyc.com.

Casey Neistat.. Photo by BFAnyc.com.

Victoria Bartlett. Photo by Rachel Chandler Guinness.

Andre Balazs. Photo by Rachel Chandler Guinness.

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