At the Choral Arts Society of Washington’s annual fund-raising gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington in December, event designers created a snowy Swiss Alps theme complete with icicle-like chandeliers and wintry decor.
Keep a Child Alive’s Black Ball, which was held in October at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, evoked the spirit of '80s activism, when the fight against AIDS began, and paid respect to those who acted during that time. The decor reflected the theme with elements such as a glow-in-the-dark graffiti wall and street art-inspired linens, programs, and graphics. In addition, for the first time the event was live-streamed on Tidal. The evening raised $2 million for children and families with H.I.V. in Africa and India.
Whole Foods' photo op let guests pose in bright frames that appeared to grow out of a garden box.
Outside at a mini market, guests could design their own parasols to take along to the festival on the hot, sunny day.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop pop-up shop in the Hamptons ended with a lemonade-stand themed party celebrating the company’s partnership with the children’s film Despicable Me 3 on August 6. The event, which was designed by Hessney & Co. and catered by Peter Callahan Catering, offered guests desserts including lemon granita served in freshly carved lemons.
