The main speaker area—a.k.a. the Baller Room—had a colorful stage designed with architectural elements. As the only room to hold all 850 attendees, organizers added several video screens so everyone had a good view.
Photo: Chris Swoszowski
Speakers on the main stage included Gwenyth Paltrow (left) and Girlboss founder Sophia Amoruso (right).
Photo: Chris Swoszowski
One of three stage areas—dubbed Hustle Hall—was designed as a theater in the round, allowing guests to get closer to the speakers. In the front row were couches and lounge chairs. "It’s really inviting; people wanted to hang out there for hours," said Balestrieri.
Photo: Ben Draper
Textural Backdrops
New York's Pink Powered by Moss is putting the finishing touches on its new Wave Form units. The 4- by 4-foot curved, stackable cubes made from an aluminum-tube frame and stretch fabric can be used to create textural backdrops, walls, and towers.
Photo: Courtesy of Pink Powered by Moss
The Boston Purple Party 2018
In November, Tyger Productions transformed the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts into a sparkling purple space for the Boston Purple Party 2018, benefiting the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. The gala's co-chair Ty Kuppig of Tyger Productions and his team suspended floor-to-ceiling panels of reflective paillettes to create a more intimate setting within the large venue.