The decor for DirecTV's Saturday-night party was inspired by the gritty beginnings of New York City—with dance platforms made of thick wood beams and scrap metal—mixed with today's glamour, evoked by gold chandeliers and fabrics of sequins, fur, and leather. Combining fashion with the city's icons, models wore costumes made from The New York Times newsprint as well as custom creations that paid homage to the Statue of Liberty, Chinatown, and other New York landmarks.