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Creating an atmosphere

July 9, 2016
Guests entered the venue through an archway lined with a lush garland of pale blooms. The foyer also included a mural of St. Jude Children’s artwork.
Guests entered the venue through an archway lined with a lush garland of pale blooms. The foyer also included a mural of St. Jude Children’s artwork.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The welcome room featured a clean, white, contemporary setting.
The welcome room featured a clean, white, contemporary setting.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
In the welcome room, guests were served artistic bites from Pinch Food Design.
In the welcome room, guests were served artistic bites from Pinch Food Design.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
St. Lifer explained that they chose a wood-paneled parlor space to showcase the new luxe fragrances because the scents feature woodsy notes and amber tones.
St. Lifer explained that they chose a wood-paneled parlor space to showcase the new luxe fragrances because the scents feature woodsy notes and amber tones.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The ornate patterns on the bottles inspired the artwork in the room.
The ornate patterns on the bottles inspired the artwork in the room.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
In the garden area, HL Group created a poppy Parisian bistro café with a whimsical hand-painted fountain and topiaries, along with products from the brand’s collaboration with French designer Sonia Rykiel.
In the garden area, HL Group created a poppy Parisian bistro café with a whimsical hand-painted fountain and topiaries, along with products from the brand’s collaboration with French designer Sonia Rykiel.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Guests could play with the colorful products while snacking on tea sandwiches and macarons.
Guests could play with the colorful products while snacking on tea sandwiches and macarons.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The GIF photo booth from the Bosco, located off the garden area, was adorned with playful Sonia Rykiel illustrations.
The GIF photo booth from the Bosco, located off the garden area, was adorned with playful Sonia Rykiel illustrations.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Inspired by the idea of science and innovation, the skincare room included a modern lab-like setup with bright green neon lighting.
Inspired by the idea of science and innovation, the skincare room included a modern lab-like setup with bright green neon lighting.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Some of the actual ingredients found in the products, such as goji berries, were weaved into the displays.
Some of the actual ingredients found in the products, such as goji berries, were weaved into the displays.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The event team spray-painted roses to represent the more than 20 shades of the brand’s foundation. Barlow said that “the biggest challenge was the amount of product being featured and to [be able to] display each piece but in an organized way.”
The event team spray-painted roses to represent the more than 20 shades of the brand’s foundation. Barlow said that “the biggest challenge was the amount of product being featured and to [be able to] display each piece but in an organized way.”
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The wire frame, which showcased the new foundation products, reflected the technology used in the compact’s design.
The wire frame, which showcased the new foundation products, reflected the technology used in the compact’s design.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The makeup color room served as a nod to Lancôme’s new creative director, Lisa Eldridge. The florals were inspired by the new lipstick shades, which were on display.
The makeup color room served as a nod to Lancôme’s new creative director, Lisa Eldridge. The florals were inspired by the new lipstick shades, which were on display.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
“The way we’re displaying the product is almost museum-style or gallery-style, so we wanted to have more interesting, interactive, modern pieces floating in the space,” said St. Lifer of the colorful geometric floral installation in the makeup color room.
“The way we’re displaying the product is almost museum-style or gallery-style, so we wanted to have more interesting, interactive, modern pieces floating in the space,” said St. Lifer of the colorful geometric floral installation in the makeup color room.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Caviar chilling on ice sculptures with frozen roses highlighted Lancôme’s high-end, luxe skin products.
Caviar chilling on ice sculptures with frozen roses highlighted Lancôme’s high-end, luxe skin products.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
Guests were given bouquets of peonies, roses, and hydrangeas as parting favors.
Guests were given bouquets of peonies, roses, and hydrangeas as parting favors.
Photo: Taylor McIntyre/BizBash
The event's most striking design element was an archway at the entrance created with colorful ribbons. 'Glasses hung from the colorful ribbons that represented the Chandon American Summer bottle design and the ties that bind this American brand to its French roots,' says Chandon's Christine Guzman. 'A symbolic timeline was displayed through the passageway, representing key moments in Chandon’s French-American history.'
The event's most striking design element was an archway at the entrance created with colorful ribbons. "Glasses hung from the colorful ribbons that represented the Chandon American Summer bottle design and the ties that bind this American brand to its French roots," says Chandon's Christine Guzman. "A symbolic timeline was displayed through the passageway, representing key moments in Chandon’s French-American history."
Photo: Owen Kolasinski/BFA.com
The archway led to another notable design element—the party's step-and-repeat in the form of a lush green installation that showcased the limited-edition bottles.
The archway led to another notable design element—the party's step-and-repeat in the form of a lush green installation that showcased the limited-edition bottles.
Photo: Courtesy of Chandon
Wooden signs pointing to Napa Valley and France paid homage to Chandon's current home and origins.
Wooden signs pointing to Napa Valley and France paid homage to Chandon's current home and origins.
Photo: Courtesy of Chandon
The party featured a variety of life-size games for guests, including a red-and-blue version of Connect Four.
The party featured a variety of life-size games for guests, including a red-and-blue version of Connect Four.
Photo: Owen Kolasinski/BFA.com
Other games included giant Jenga, which was displayed on a branded block.
Other games included giant Jenga, which was displayed on a branded block.
Photo: Owen Kolasinski/BFA.com
People's Pops served custom sparkling wine popsicle cocktails in custom wine glasses.
People's Pops served custom sparkling wine popsicle cocktails in custom wine glasses.
Photo: Owen Kolasinski/BFA.com
The limited-edition bottles were also incorporated into a colorful game of ring toss that displayed the event's hashtag.
The limited-edition bottles were also incorporated into a colorful game of ring toss that displayed the event's hashtag.
Photo: Courtesy of Chandon
Keeping with an all-American theme, Chandon was served in red, clear, and blue wine glasses.
Keeping with an all-American theme, Chandon was served in red, clear, and blue wine glasses.
Photo: Courtesy of Chandon
Parada Coca-Cola
Parada Coca-Cola

The ceiling installation design was inspired by a burst of bubbles exploding from a Coca-Cola bottle. The installation lit up in gold whenever athletes won a gold medal during the Games.

Photo: Tiago de Paula Carvalho
Omega House
Omega House

First launched for the 2012 Olympics in London, Omega's exclusive members-only club returned for Rio 2016. Omega's activation was housed at the Casa de Cultura Laura Alvim on Ipanema Beach, with each individual room paying homage to the Olympics. The main area for guests to mingle was the patio, which featured a white-on-white scheme reminiscent of luxury destinations like Miami, Ibiza, and Mykonos. The white was offset by black-and-white photos highlighting the brand's history of timekeeping.

Photo: Courtesy of Omega
7. American Film Market
7. American Film Market

#7 Trade Show & Convention
Those in the business of independent motion picture production and distribution annually meet at the event in Santa Monica. More than 8,000 industry leaders gather for eight days of deal-making, screenings, seminars, networking, and parties. The attendees from more than 80 countries seal more than $1 billion in deals. Next: November 2-9, 2016

Photo: John Salangsang/Invision for IFTA/AP Images
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