Nolita’s Elizabeth Avenue Gardens was buzzing final night time with the likes of Emily Ratajkowski, Katie Holmes, Teyana Taylor, Ella Emhoff, Ivy Getty, Alek Wek, Lynn Yaeger, Colm Dilane, Jackson Wiederhoeft, Presley Oldham, Carisa Janes, Julie Gilhart, Steven Kolb, June Ambrose, and lots of extra.
All have been gathered to have a good time the opening of Hourglass Cosmetics and Barneys New York idea retailer, co-hosted by Carisa Janes (founder and president of Hourglass), the CFDA, Julie Gilhart (president of Gilhart & Co and Barneys alumn), and Simon Doonan (creator and Barneys alumn).
“For our twentieth anniversary, we wished to return to the place it started for Hourglass, Barneys New York. Tonight’s launch occasion captures the magic of Barneys, an interactive celebration of discovery and creativity,” Janes advised Vogue. “With the launch of Hourglass and Barneys limited-time idea retailer, we have a good time the spirit of Barneys by supporting the sweetness and vogue expertise of tomorrow by way of this distinctive expertise, layered with our partnership with the CFDA.”
Because the partygoers made their approach by way of a hazy hedge wall labyrinth to enter the festivities. Inside, the beloved native backyard was remodeled right into a surrealist immersive playground of sensory experiences. The celebration kicked off on the opposite facet of the paranormal mini maze, with life-size Hourglass brush heads dressed by retailer designers amidst lush greenery and twinkling lights, creating a fascinating Alice in Wonderland ambiance.
Inside, the air was crammed with the colourful beats of DJs Angel + Dren, setting the proper tone for the night. Visitors have been handled to a collection of distinctive experiences, together with blindfolded tastings and a bespoke dance present from the famend subway crew ‘Showtime.’ The passageways have been adorned with candles, and the tables have been set with a lavish show of fruit and blossoming flowers, including to the sensory delight.
Concurrently, company have been escorted to an unique preview of the whimsical idea retailer throughout the road. Hourglass’s collaboration with Barneys New York celebrates the sweetness model’s twentieth anniversary, returning to the long-lasting New York retailer it first launched 20 years prior with an idea store spotlighting vogue and wonder manufacturers with restricted version choices. Contained in the Hourglass and Barneys pop-up retailer, company engaged with a life-size poodle set up custom-built with Hourglass merchandise. In the meantime, attendees sifted by way of racks and racks of companion designers, together with Thom Browne, Marc Jacobs, Khaite, KidSuper, Proenza Schouler, Luar, and lots of extra.
The Hourglass and Barneys Idea Retailer will open to the general public September 5 – October 11.
