Chandon's American Summer Soiree

Need some pool party inspiration? Chandon kicked off the season in quirky style at its American Summer Soiree on May 21 and made creative use out of an inexpensive prop: pool toys. Celebrity guests such as Brittany Snow posed in front of a step-and-repeat that comprised bright blue dolphins, smiling pink flamingos, branded beach balls, and other inflatable toys.
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'Los Angeles Times's the Taste

Framed logos gave the arrivals line a tidy and photo-ready look. Times food editor Russ Parsons, chefs Michael Cimarusti and Nancy Silverton, and Times nightlife writer Jessica Gelt posed in front of it on opening night.
Photo: Marie Astrid Gonzalez