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Style Boston and Boston Mag Take Over Fan Pier Space for Holiday Party

Erin L. Souza
December 21, 2009

Nearly 500 guests headed to the city’s newest building at Fan Pier on Wednesday for a holiday party hosted by New England Cable News program Style Boston and Boston Magazine. Party by Design transformed the raw 15th-floor space into an upscale lounge setting with touches of silver, white, and mirrored accents against concrete flooring and exposed piping to highlight the floor-to-ceiling views of Boston Harbor.

“We’re trying to bring New York to Boston,” said PBD owner Michael Nedeau. “The crowd Style Boston brings is made up of the style setters, the media, the real estate agents—the industry folks that really appreciate cutting-edge design. This was an opportunity to show Boston what it’s like to do holiday glamour in a raw space.”

The resulting look was a study in contrasts: Sleek white benches were placed in intimate nooks on the concrete floors, and sheer, floor-sweeping fabric was set against the raw walls.

Nedeau and his team pulled in the evening’s sponsors in subtle ways: Flat-screen TVs played clips of Style Boston while the show’s four hosts mingled with guests; small window decals showcased the Boston Magazine and PBD logos; models donned furs in front of oversize gilded mirrors with small Maximilian at Bloomingdale's adhesive logos; a mirrored bar poured Grey Goose cocktails. A bit more obvious were the eight-foot-tall glittery letters spelling out "Louis" in honor of sponsor and luxury clothing purveyor Louis Boston.

Also featured were sips by Westport River Vineyard and Winery and Harpoon, and passed hors d'oeuvres by the Catered Affair, plus music by DJ Miss Thang and a live acoustic set by local band Thirteen Yards to Victory.
 

The Style Boston and Boston Magazine party at Fan Pier
The Style Boston and Boston Magazine party at Fan Pier
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Party by Design filled the raw space with modern furniture from Peterson Party Center to create intimate seating nooks.
Party by Design filled the raw space with modern furniture from Peterson Party Center to create intimate seating nooks.
Photo: Jerome Eno for BizBash
Upscale clothing and home goods store Louis Boston is set to open next year on Fan Pier and was a sponsor of the party. Glittery silver letters spelling out 'Louis' were the backdrop to Lucite cubes where models posed in the store's clothing.
Upscale clothing and home goods store Louis Boston is set to open next year on Fan Pier and was a sponsor of the party. Glittery silver letters spelling out "Louis" were the backdrop to Lucite cubes where models posed in the store's clothing.
Photo: Jerome Eno for BizBash
Models showed off furs by Maximilian at Bloomingdale's atop black Lucite cubes. Guests also had the chance to try on coats.
Models showed off furs by Maximilian at Bloomingdale's atop black Lucite cubes. Guests also had the chance to try on coats.
Photo: Jerome Eno for BizBash
Rather than producing a runway show, PBD opted to have models showcase the sponsor wares atop Lucite pedestals.
Rather than producing a runway show, PBD opted to have models showcase the sponsor wares atop Lucite pedestals.
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Grey Goose, one of the evening's liquor sponsors, served up cocktails from behind a mirrored bar.
Grey Goose, one of the evening's liquor sponsors, served up cocktails from behind a mirrored bar.
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Wait staffers passed around the Grey Goose L'Orange Cranberry Sparkler, a cocktail comprised of vodka, club soda, cranberry juice, and fresh cranberries.
Wait staffers passed around the Grey Goose L'Orange Cranberry Sparkler, a cocktail comprised of vodka, club soda, cranberry juice, and fresh cranberries.
Photo: Jerome Eno for BizBash
The Catered Affair provided mini steak frites, made up of a crisp gaufrette, garlic aioli, and beef tenderloin.
The Catered Affair provided mini steak frites, made up of a crisp gaufrette, garlic aioli, and beef tenderloin.
Photo: Jerome Eno for BizBash
Another passed appetizer included tuna tartare with wasabi aioli, accented by wheat grass and pepper garnishes.
Another passed appetizer included tuna tartare with wasabi aioli, accented by wheat grass and pepper garnishes.
Photo: Jerome Eno for BizBash
In lieu of poinsettias, Winston Flowers created four arrangements of silver-painted Manzanita branches in four-foot-tall silver vessels.
In lieu of poinsettias, Winston Flowers created four arrangements of silver-painted Manzanita branches in four-foot-tall silver vessels.
Photo: Jerome Eno for BizBash
DJ Miss Thang provided entertainment before local band Thirteen Yards to Victory played an acoustic set.
DJ Miss Thang provided entertainment before local band Thirteen Yards to Victory played an acoustic set.
Photo: Jerome Eno for BizBash
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