When it comes to style, we are all inspired by what we see; whether it be a well-dressed celebrity, a blow-your-mind catwalk presentation or even a fashionable passerby.
As fashion editors, we’re moved by all of the above, and then some. We’re exposed to under-the-radar labels; we get a first-hand look at collections months before they hit stores; we attend VIP events; we’re tapped into brands with chic-yet-cheap offerings and we shop — a lot.
To share our knowledge, FEMAIL brings you Style Swoon, a weekly series of the latest, greatest and on the verge. We hope this series will serve as a buying guide and point of inspiration for all.
EPIC BEAUTY FESTIVAL
Beautycon took place in Los Angeles on November 2nd and 3rd.
The annual festival – which recently partnered with Refinery29 – brought together beauty enthusiasts, influencers, brands, and experts to celebrate and explore the latest trends in beauty, makeup, skincare, and wellness.
Beautycon ’24 included live interviews, insightful panel discussions, and unfiltered real talk from leading voices including actress Lili Reinhart, singer Saweetie and stylist Law Roach.
Reality stars JaNa Craig, Serena Page, social media guru Mariana Hewitt, tennis player Sloane Stephens and hair stylist Jonathan Van Ness, among others.
Attendees listened into engaging panels, saw live demos of the latest products, participated in meet and greets, and took advantage of the incredible product giveaways.
STAR-STUDDED PARTY
On Thursday, November 7th, visionary photographer, Mathieu Bitton, celebrated the release of his coffee-table book and the second showcasing of his acclaimed exhibition, Paris Blues: Decades of Moments and Reflections.
Mathieu hosted an exclusive dinner at French-inspired restaurant, Le Coin, followed by a celeb-packed afterparty at Seven24 Collective’s members-only speakeasy, DIMES, located within Gansevoort Meatpacking.
Mathieu was joined by legendary comedians Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Jeff Ross, and Michael Che, as well as French actress Pom Klementieff.
Guests enjoyed the restaurant’s elevated French dishes and artful ambiance, featuring shoppable photography curated by Leica Gallery’s Paris Chong, including several pieces by Mathieu.
Executive Chef Sebastien Chaoui created a spectacular menu which included Carpaccio de Thon (Yellowfin tuna, fennel pollen, citrus emulsion, and rhubarb tuille), Hachis Parmentier de Canard (a Shepherd’s pie with pulled duck leg confit, mashed potato and shaved truffle) and L’Entrecôte (a 12 oz. USDA Prime New York Strip with bordelaise, potato gratin, and bone marrow).
“Paris Blues: Decades of Moments and Reflections,” is located at The Leica Store & Gallery New York, and is running through December 30th at the prestigious Meatpacking District space.
The after-party took place at DIMES, the 70’s-inspired speakeasy at exclusive members-only club, Seven24 Collective, located within the Gansevoort hotel.
Guests enjoyed a live DJ set along with drinks, dancing, karaoke, and bowling.
Chappelle and Bitton coincidentally sparked a friendship at The Gansevoort, when they first met at an intimate Prince concert on the Gansevoort Rooftop in October 2008.
Working closely together for many years now, Bitton is one of the producers of Dave Chappelle’s latest Netflix comedy album The Dreamer, which was just nominated for a Grammy Award.
SAMPLE SALE DATES
Just in time for the holiday season, Retrofête released their sample sale dates, and they’re coming to you in three locations NY, LA and Miami, and online.
The sales will feature a wide assortment of sample and archival pieces, including the brands’ party-ready frocks, seasonal favorites, accessories, and one-of-a-kind styles.
A curated assortment from Retrofête’s sister brand, SER.O.YA, will also be available to shop.
Dates: November 13th – November 15th
Promotion: Up to 80% off retail prices; all sales final
Appointments are available here.
Dates: November 7th (11am-6:30pm) – November 8th-12th (10am – 6:30pm)
Location: 231 W 29th Street, Suite 401, New York NY, 10001
Dates: November 6th- 9th (11am – 7pm) – November 10th (11am- 5pm)
Location: 260 Sample Sale Miami – 2450 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
LOS ANGELES:
Dates: December 2nd – December 8th
Timing TBD
Location: 260 Sample Sale LA – 301 N Canon Drive, Suite R2, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
HOT HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN
NET-A-PORTER announced its 2024 Holiday Campaign.
‘We are excited to present our 2024 Holiday Campaign, which captures the celebration of party dressing,’ says Kay Barron, Fashion Director, NET-A-PORTER.
‘Timeless dresses to easy yet super-chic separates, the edit highlights rich fabrics, bold colors and intricate embellishments that can be worn time and time again.
‘After all, the best party outfit deserves many, many parties!’
The curated edit spotlights NET-A-PORTER’s exclusive collaborations with acclaimed shoe designer Christian Louboutin.
As well as the ultimate party clothes and NET-A-PORTER’s ‘New Brands to Know’, Veronica De Piante, and tailoring favorite, Blazé Milano.
Other notable brands featured include Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent and Isabel Marant.
CHIC DESTINATION CELEBRATION
LALO Tequila celebrated their five-year anniversary with over 30 industry leaders, creators, press, and VIPs at Mexico’s award-winning Hotel Esencia.
Guests including Justin Theroux, Antoni Porowski, Brian Atwood, Ava Dash, Micaela Erlanger, and Andrew Timberlake, gathered for a the three-day immersive event, hosted by LALO co-founders Lalo Gonzalez and David R. Carballido.
Austin Casey, Bronson Van Wyck, Carlos Huber, Charlotte Groenevald, Elle Florescu, and Jake Deutsch, were also in attendance.
The 5-Year Anniversary celebration included a welcome cocktail reception and dinner on the beach, tequila tastings, yoga sessions, and bespoke dinners.
‘When we started LALO five years ago, we wanted to create something that honored our Mexican roots but also embraced the modern spirit of Mexico – its energy, creativity, and love for quality craftsmanship,’ said David R. Carballido, Co-Founder of LALO Tequila.
‘Hosting this event at Hotel Esencia, surrounded by such incredible people, is a true reflection of what we’ve built and where we’re headed, and I’m excited to keep sharing our passion for tequila with the world.’
‘It feels like just yesterday we were making small-batch tequila for friends and family,’ said Lalo González, Co-Founder of LALO Tequila.
‘Now, five years later, it’s amazing to see how far we’ve come—becoming one of the fastest-growing spirits brands—all while staying true to what we set out to do: keep things simple and authentic.
‘This weekend is not just a celebration of LALO Tequila, but a celebration of the people, culture, and flavors that inspire us every day. We couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who’s joined us on this journey, and we’re excited for what’s next.
