Held in Paris in 2011, the event had touches inspired by a winter in Russia. Traditional Russian folk scarves draped the backs of each seat, adding not only a decorative element, but also a parting gift for guests and an on-the-spot warmup.
A-listers like Leonardo DiCaprio and Kristen Stewart lounged in V.I.P. cabanas provided by the soon-to-open Dream Hollywood hotel at Nylon's popular party. The setups came complete with plush Dream Hollywood robes, hotel room minibars, and “Do Not Disturb” signs.
Guests at the event could pose for photos at an arrivals wall framed by greenery.
Tall floral arrangements in the sculpture garden kept to the white-and-green color scheme during cocktails.
Concept Event Group's design mixed all-green floral arrangements with chic gray chairs and linens.
Following cocktails, guests entered the main dining room through a forest-like foyer with a dramatic drape of greenery sweeping up to the ceiling.
Work from each of the honored artists was on display, including a piece from sculptor Huma Bhabha.
The pop singer Robyn performed at the after-party on a stage set up in the sculpture garden.
Celebrating the city's urban grit, the arrivals wall mixed concrete blocks with exotic florals. Adore and Terrain handled event decor.
Place cards featured plant and garden motifs.
Body-painted "nymphs" from Vance Garrett Productions interacted with guests.
At an "irrigation bar," guests could serve themselves cocktails from spigots attached to a chain link fence. Aromatic garnishes included purple sage, mint, and basil.
A whiskey-based cocktail was served from wheelbarrows.
Moss- and butterfly-covered watering cans contained cocktails that event staff poured into guests' mouths.
The unpretentious dining room sat guests at four rows of picnic-style tables.
Chef John Fraser's interactive dinner menu started with a salad that guests assembled themselves. Guests cut vegetables and dressed their own salads. Chefs aprons and gardening gloves were provided for each table.
The family-style dinner included poached salmon served on a plank. Below it was a platter of beets.
