David Monn: The Art of Celebrating showcases 26 of the designer's events, from weddings and birthday parties to galas and memorial services.
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For the Plaza's centennial in October 2007, Monn collaborated with several city agencies to close off streets for the event's impressive fireworks display, which was timed to music from a live 50-piece orchestra.
Photo: Brian Dorsey
Wicked Black Forest Punch
New York's Bounce Sporting Club has partnered with Jägermeister to serve Wicked Black Forest Punch throughout the month of October. The Halloween-inspired punch combines the German digestif and kirschwasser brandy with passionfruit, pineapple, and orange juice, and other ingredients including hibiscus and ginger beer.
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Leaders and popular figures from around the world convene each January for the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Photo: Remy Steinegger
The Knot Gala
Wedding resource company The Knot celebrated its 20th anniversary with its annual Knot Gala on Monday at the New York Public Library. The event, which was produced by Strawberry Milk Events, had a Fêtes des Rêves dream party theme inspired by the Tuileries Gardens in Paris. The event showcased Macy's VIP Lounge, which featured products from the brand's Fine Jewelry collection in ice sculpture displays.
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In 2005, Avon created an indoor park to preview its Mark line of cosmetics. A wrought-iron gate opened to four vignettes, which included a small faux maple tree with orange and red foliage and teardrop-shaped glass candleholders suspended from the branches, red umbrellas hovering over a wooden park bench and moss-covered pedestals, and warm yellow lighting.
Photo: Jamie Watts
Last year, Mockingbird Hill in Washington invited guests to its first Miracle on Seventh Street pop-up bar, which was decked out in festive decor and featured a completely revamped holiday-theme drink list with specialty cocktails. Activities included Christmas movie nights, Manischewitz pong competitions, and cookie-baking classes.
Photo: Joy Asico
