Venerable champagne house Moët & Chandon recently came to Miami and transformed a vacant storefront into the Moët M Lounge, a hip temporary space that disappeared as quickly as it popped up.
Designed to highlight some of the newest and most exciting talent from the worlds of fashion, design, music, and art—and promote the champagne, naturally—the lounge made its way south after popping up in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York.
All furnishings were custom-designed by interior designer Michael Czysz. The atmosphere and decor were created to bring the brand to life by symbolizing the character and individuality of three of the champagne house's varieties—White Star, Brut Rosé, and Nectar Imperial.
Black-clad waitstaff greeted guests with flutes of White Star. DJ Rukus' groovy tunes played softly in the background.
Things heated up quickly when Lenny Kravitz's drummer, Cindy Blackman, performed on a rotating stage, which was designed for the event. The lights then went pink to complement the next round of bubbly—Brut Rosé.
A large, circular champagne bar fitted with gold quilted upholstery—made to resemble the bottleneck's gold foil—sat in the center of the lounge. Branded gobos dotted bare walls, and flowing white drapes along the walls served as a blank canvas for the lighting hue of the moment. Cozy seating areas circling the room were accented with hot pink carpets, glossy white cubes, and colorful banquettes covered with furry pillows.
The evening's last performance was from by Musiq SoulChild. Blue lighting complemented the flow of Nectar Imperial champagne, and dance music began to play. About 200 guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and desserts from Touch of Paradise. The night's signature cocktail, the Moët Mandarin, was a blend of Nectar Imperial and Grand Marnier. It was also the final drink, signaling the conclusion of the evening's revelry.
—Lourdes Diaz
