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Event Inspo

May 13, 2017
The central arrangement in the Great Hall, inspired by a Fall 2007 Comme des Garçons appliqué violet collection, took event producer Raúl Ávila and his team a month to build off-site. It was disassembled and brought into the Met the Sunday before the gala, where a large crew applied the flowers over an 18-hour period. The base of the desk was trimmed in boxwood with camellias.
The central arrangement in the Great Hall, inspired by a Fall 2007 Comme des Garçons appliqué violet collection, took event producer Raúl Ávila and his team a month to build off-site. It was disassembled and brought into the Met the Sunday before the gala, where a large crew applied the flowers over an 18-hour period. The base of the desk was trimmed in boxwood with camellias.
Photo: Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art/BFA
Towering above the Information Desk at the center of the Met’s Great Hall was a 30-foot-tall violet design made of hot-pink roses with white roses at the center. Solid color balls made from white, pink, and hot-pink or burgundy roses, measuring five feet in diameter, hung from the ceiling or sat on the floor.
Towering above the Information Desk at the center of the Met’s Great Hall was a 30-foot-tall violet design made of hot-pink roses with white roses at the center. Solid color balls made from white, pink, and hot-pink or burgundy roses, measuring five feet in diameter, hung from the ceiling or sat on the floor.
Photo: Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art/BFA
Ushers donned geometric-shaped black dresses in a further nod to Kawakubo, softened with oversize flower crowns that are all the rage currently. The hand-painted sisal carpet with royal-blue trim featured a blue based on the color of a dress from Comme des Garçons’ Fall 2012 collection.
Ushers donned geometric-shaped black dresses in a further nod to Kawakubo, softened with oversize flower crowns that are all the rage currently. The hand-painted sisal carpet with royal-blue trim featured a blue based on the color of a dress from Comme des Garçons’ Fall 2012 collection.
Photo: Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art/BFA
Ávila flanked the Great Hall stairs with towering mirrored walls (perfect for selfies) that, when combined with the ceiling lit in hot pink, created a setting that enticed many a guest—including Celine Dion (pictured)—to strike their best pose.
Ávila flanked the Great Hall stairs with towering mirrored walls (perfect for selfies) that, when combined with the ceiling lit in hot pink, created a setting that enticed many a guest—including Celine Dion (pictured)—to strike their best pose.
Photo: H. Walker/REX/Shutterstock
The stenciled sisal from the red carpet extended into the building from the steps outside, through the Great Hall, and up the Great Hall stairs, which were covered in hundreds of hand-strung balls made of pink and hot-pink or burgundy roses.
The stenciled sisal from the red carpet extended into the building from the steps outside, through the Great Hall, and up the Great Hall stairs, which were covered in hundreds of hand-strung balls made of pink and hot-pink or burgundy roses.
Photo: Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art/BFA
Guests entered the Temple of Dendur for dinner, walking between two walls of off-white flowers covered in 3-D dots made from hot-pink and burgundy roses. A trompe l'oeil royal-blue muslin curtain, highlighted in gold, draped the stage where a performance by Katy Perry would later take place.
Guests entered the Temple of Dendur for dinner, walking between two walls of off-white flowers covered in 3-D dots made from hot-pink and burgundy roses. A trompe l'oeil royal-blue muslin curtain, highlighted in gold, draped the stage where a performance by Katy Perry would later take place.
Photo: Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art/BFA
Once in the dinner space, a much more subdued wall of white roses and white rose hedges surrounded guests. Gold ballroom chairs boasted cushions that matched the tablecloths.
Once in the dinner space, a much more subdued wall of white roses and white rose hedges surrounded guests. Gold ballroom chairs boasted cushions that matched the tablecloths.
Photo: Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art/BFA
Dinner tables covered in pink, light pink, red, and burgundy cloths featured gold vase centerpieces filled with ranunculus, roses, anemones, and peonies in a nod to honoree Rei Kawakubo's floral-print garments. 'I experimented with the composition of the arrangements, making them looser and more playful,' Ávila said.
Dinner tables covered in pink, light pink, red, and burgundy cloths featured gold vase centerpieces filled with ranunculus, roses, anemones, and peonies in a nod to honoree Rei Kawakubo's floral-print garments. "I experimented with the composition of the arrangements, making them looser and more playful," Ávila said.
Photo: Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art/BFA
Tables were set with plates printed in a blue peony pattern. Chopsticks were provided in a nod to Kawakubo's Japanese descent, as was the Kikusui Junmai Ginjo sake and matcha, coconut mango, and yuzu citrus mochi served for dessert.
Tables were set with plates printed in a blue peony pattern. Chopsticks were provided in a nod to Kawakubo's Japanese descent, as was the Kikusui Junmai Ginjo sake and matcha, coconut mango, and yuzu citrus mochi served for dessert.
Photo: H. Walker/REX/Shutterstock
With the exhibit located back in the Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court, the museum's Great Hall stairs were once again used for guests. A wall of hot-pink roses backed the receiving line at the top of the stairs, where attendees were met by event co-chairs Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams, and Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
With the exhibit located back in the Carroll and Milton Petrie European Sculpture Court, the museum's Great Hall stairs were once again used for guests. A wall of hot-pink roses backed the receiving line at the top of the stairs, where attendees were met by event co-chairs Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen, Katy Perry, Pharrell Williams, and Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
Photo: H. Walker/REX/Shutterstock
Art Gallery of Ontario's inaugural Art Bash took place November 18. The red carpet area was inspired by Andy Warhol's Factory and showcased the museum's acronym in giant letters with a black and white color scheme. 'The black and white was inspired by Warhol's use of black and white in many of his works,' said Craddock. 'The other half of it was touching on the history of the Factory. All the photos of the Factory were in black and white. We wanted to touch on that nostalgic element.'
Art Gallery of Ontario's inaugural Art Bash took place November 18. The red carpet area was inspired by Andy Warhol's Factory and showcased the museum's acronym in giant letters with a black and white color scheme. "The black and white was inspired by Warhol's use of black and white in many of his works," said Craddock. "The other half of it was touching on the history of the Factory. All the photos of the Factory were in black and white. We wanted to touch on that nostalgic element."
Photo: George Pimentel
Drag queens Helena Poison and Tynomi Banks entertained guests at the arrivals area. Craddock said that the performance also was a nod to Factory parties, which attracted drag queens.
Drag queens Helena Poison and Tynomi Banks entertained guests at the arrivals area. Craddock said that the performance also was a nod to Factory parties, which attracted drag queens.
Photo: George Pimentel
A wall installation of paint cans dripping a rainbow of colors provided a unique photo op for guests.
A wall installation of paint cans dripping a rainbow of colors provided a unique photo op for guests.
Photo: George Pimentel
For a nostalgic touch, guests could have their wall photos taken with a Polaroid Land Camera, which printed out an instant picture to take home. The event's presenting sponsor RBC was responsible for the activation.
For a nostalgic touch, guests could have their wall photos taken with a Polaroid Land Camera, which printed out an instant picture to take home. The event's presenting sponsor RBC was responsible for the activation.
Photo: George Pimentel
Guests could take their polaroids home in mini silver frames, branded with the title of the event.
Guests could take their polaroids home in mini silver frames, branded with the title of the event.
Photo: George Pimentel
The cocktail area of the event featured the black and white color scheme on the floor, along with the use of silver foil as a nod to the Factory's signature decor. Fashion photography portraits from artist Mathew Guido also were displayed on four large screens.
The cocktail area of the event featured the black and white color scheme on the floor, along with the use of silver foil as a nod to the Factory's signature decor. Fashion photography portraits from artist Mathew Guido also were displayed on four large screens.
Photo: George Pimentel
The black and white colors also traveled to the bar, which featured dramatic brushstrokes.
The black and white colors also traveled to the bar, which featured dramatic brushstrokes.
Photo: George Pimentel
Craddock said the dinner's floral mannequin head centerpieces, which were created Fifth Element Group, were meant to be disruptive and evoke Warhol's head, with the flowers standing in for his white wig.
Craddock said the dinner's floral mannequin head centerpieces, which were created Fifth Element Group, were meant to be disruptive and evoke Warhol's head, with the flowers standing in for his white wig.
Photo: George Pimentel
The event showcased numerous projects from local artists including Couzyn Van Heuvelen, whose balloon installation reimagined the avataq, an Inuit sealskin hunting float.
The event showcased numerous projects from local artists including Couzyn Van Heuvelen, whose balloon installation reimagined the avataq, an Inuit sealskin hunting float.
Photo: George Pimentel
Artist Ness Lee worked on a live illustration during the event.
Artist Ness Lee worked on a live illustration during the event.
Photo: George Pimentel
Pyramids of dripping paint cans were another set of decor pieces that nodded to Warhol's work.
Pyramids of dripping paint cans were another set of decor pieces that nodded to Warhol's work.
Photo: George Pimentel
Many producer-reviewers praised the ceremony's stage design, citing the use of 21st century technology combined with Old Hollywood elements.
Many producer-reviewers praised the ceremony's stage design, citing the use of 21st century technology combined with Old Hollywood elements.
Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls

The Television Academy's Governors Ball Committee and Sequoia Productions chose a “Nature's Elegance” theme for the two Creative Arts Balls as well as the Governors Ball at the Los Angeles Convention Center. It was the 19th year Cheryl Cecchetto and the Sequoia team have worked the events, and the first year two events expanded to three nights. 

Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls

For guests at the nature-inspired dinners, official spirits sponsor World Class poured Ketel One Vodka, and the Hilhaven Lodge Blended Straight American Whiskey cocktails, Sterling Vineyards provided the wines, and sponsor Fiji Water the water.

Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls

Patina's meal included a first course of heirloom beets, a meaty entree of “Turf & Turf,” and a flourless chocolate cake for dessert. Patina partnered with local Babé Farms for the ingredients. The catering company worked with 750 cooks in the kitchen and 1,800 servers to present its menu. 

Photo: Matt Sayles/Invision for the Television Academy
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls

Resource One provided specialty linens at tabletops where Patina served the three-course meal. Additional decor elements included starry drape and 2,700 yards of fabric covering the ceiling beams, plus 1,000 yards of black fabric covering the truss structure. Fabrics were done in neutral, earth-inspired tones, and sequin mesh, metallic silks, and floral sequin organzas added an element of glamour.

Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls

LA Premier's Kevin Lee created the floral look for this year's more rustic vibe. Centerpieces alternated between low birch-wrapped looks and towering, colorful designs rising more than three feet tall off tabletops in trumpet-style vases. Designer8 supplied the event's lounge furniture, and Bill Ferrell Company and Sosa Sisters the scenic fabrication.

Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls
Television Academy's Governors Ball and Creative Arts Balls

This year's more rustic, organic look included more than 50,000 hydrangeas, 80,000 roses, and 20,000 succulents. Classic Party Rentals provided the guest and catering rentals, and ShowPro brought in the lighting equipment for design by Matt Levesque of First Circle Design. Goodman Audio handled the sound, Irma Hardjakusumah the technical design, and Matt Ringer the technical direction.

Photo: Nadine Froger Photography
HBO Emmy Party
HBO Emmy Party

Following the Emmys, HBO hosted its annual bash at the Pacific Design Center’s fountain plaza. Working with HBO’s Cindy Tenner, longtime collaborator Billy Butchkavitz again designed the event. (It was Butchkavitz’s 18th consecutive HBO Emmy party.) The theme for this year’s production-heavy party was water, with a color palette done in seven shades of blue.

Photo: Gabor Ekecs
HBO Emmy Party
HBO Emmy Party

A 105-foot-long water lounge flowed from the dining pavilion to the formal entrance of the event space. Photographer Gabor Ekecs created a dramatic photo collage to serve as a backdrop for the 150-foot-long HBO press line. A 24-foot-high by 16-foot-diameter cascading fountain sculpture was the centerpiece of the party, centrally displayed within the 120- by 100-foot dining pavilion. Rippling water-patterned custom carpet covered the 50,000 square feet of party space. Twenty-five-foot-high perimeter walls enclosed and defined the event space, and were decorated with flowing draperies of two-tone metallic jacquard and blue metallic columns.

Photo: Gabor Ekecs
HBO Emmy Party
HBO Emmy Party

A stylized band entertained guests, and a DJ and percussion ensemble kept guests dancing atop a two-tiered, circular blue dance floor.

Photo: Gabor Ekecs
HBO Emmy Party
HBO Emmy Party

Centerpieces were hand-blown glass pedestal bowls with floating dinnerplate dahlias, creating the look of a tabletop water garden. Wolfgang Puck catered.

Photo: Gabor Ekecs
'Entertainment Weekly' Pre-Emmy Party
'Entertainment Weekly' Pre-Emmy Party

Entertainment Weekly hosted its annual pre-Emmy party on September 16 at Nightingale Plaza; the venue is the new lounge from SBE formerly known as Greystone Manor, and the event was the first one held in the space.

Photo: Line 8 Photography
'Entertainment Weekly' Pre-Emmy Party
'Entertainment Weekly' Pre-Emmy Party

Producer and designer Event Eleven did the arrivals build out in the adjacent parking lot. The company also brought in florals and additional decor, and built custom areas for sponsor L’Oreal Paris.

Photo: Line 8 Photography
'Entertainment Weekly' Pre-Emmy Party
'Entertainment Weekly' Pre-Emmy Party

Event Eleven used stacked vintage television sets as the backdrop for a slow-motion video booth. 

Photo: Line 8 Photography
'Entertainment Weekly' Pre-Emmy Party
'Entertainment Weekly' Pre-Emmy Party

L'Oreal products filled illuminated tables for a graphic look.

Photo: Line 8 Photography
BuzzFeed's Emmys Party Celebrating "The Buzzies"
BuzzFeed's Emmys Party Celebrating 'The Buzzies'

BuzzFeed hosted its pre-Emmy party to dole out "Buzzies" entertainment awards on September 14 at Hyde, with production by Pen & Public. A three-dimensional step-and-repeat wall popped in black, yellow, and red.

Photo: Lester Cohen/Getty Images for BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed's Emmys Party Celebrating "The Buzzies"
BuzzFeed's Emmys Party Celebrating 'The Buzzies'

A chandelier carried BuzzFeed's logo and branding into the party space.

Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed's Emmys Party Celebrating "The Buzzies"
BuzzFeed's Emmys Party Celebrating 'The Buzzies'

Guests walked under a branded balloon arch instillation to enter the venue.

Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed's Emmys Party Celebrating "The Buzzies"
BuzzFeed's Emmys Party Celebrating 'The Buzzies'

A display inside the party space showed off the seven awards of the evening: OMG, Win, Cute, WTF, LOL, Geeky, and Yaasss. Video screens played a loop of the winning shows.

Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for BuzzFeed
Audi Pre-Emmy Party
Audi Pre-Emmy Party

Audi’s annual pre-Emmy celebration took over West Hollywood venue Catch on September 15; it was the venue’s first major event in Los Angeles. Event Eleven produced the chic bash.

Photo: Line 8 Photography
Audi Pre-Emmy Party
Audi Pre-Emmy Party

The recognizable Audi logo shone on the nearby Pacific Design Center building for a dramatic effect. Felix handled the event's lighting.

Photo: Line 8 Photography
Audi Pre-Emmy Party
Audi Pre-Emmy Party

LED tubes created the look of bold horizontal stripes on an arrivals carpet with a three-dimensional logo wall.

Photo: Line 8 Photography
'Vanity Fair' Social Club
'Vanity Fair' Social Club

Vanity Fair, YouTube, and Shiseido hosted a cocktail party to celebrate the kickoff of Emmy weekend and the Vanity Fair Social Club at Platform in Culver City. Guests sipped cocktails created by Santa Margherita Wines, experienced YouTube’s 360-degree photo booth, and took away gift bags from Shiseido.

Photo: Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Vanity Fair
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