This year's Governors Ball drew inspiration from cinematic history, with 3,000 photos from the academy’s archives used as decor. Cheryl Cecchetto and Sequoia Productions designed and produced the event, which was held at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland on February 22.
White pillar and votive candles, along with simple blooms, decorated the understated tabletop at the Barneys New York and Oxfam benefit dinner hosted by Rooney Mara, which was held at Chateau Marmont on February 18.
Inspired by the “power of the press” shown in season 2 of The Newsroom, designer Billy Butchkavitz used a black-and-white newsprint palette for the show’s 2013 premiere party in Los Angeles.
The Life Is Beautiful festival drew 108,000 attendees to downtown Las Vegas from September 25 to 27. Attendees lounged under shade structures during the festival's three-day run.
At Fox’s annual Golden Globes party, the look was influenced by the Art Deco period, with residential-style details such as wraparound sofas in neutral tones and chevron-patterned area rugs.
Despite its earth-toned color palette, Global Green's Oscar party had a subtle shine with seafoam green sequined tabletops.
At the 21st annual Critics' Choice Awards at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, silver sequined linens from La Tavola added glitzy pop to tables.
The ninth annual Women in Film Pre-Oscar Cocktail Party at Hyde Sunset Kitchen & Cocktails included product displays from sponsor M.A.C Cosmetics alongside arrangements of all-white flowers.
Uber partnered with Perrier and Hotel Indigo Lower East Side to host the second concert in its #UberSummerSeries on July 18 at the hotel's rooftop Mr. Purple in New York. The event decor included branded Uber beach balls.
The dance floor is an obvious place to make an impact. For a private event, designer Preston Bailey created a unique dance floor that served as the evening's focal point. Hundreds of flowers were covered in Plexiglas, creating a massive floral carpet. "The result was a statement piece that allowed guests to dance on air," said Bailey.
New York-based event designer David Stark says vintage- and billboard-style signage, like a glowing marquee, is still a popular trend that will carry over into the holidays.
