Legendary socialite Brooke Astor co-hosted a private cocktail reception with Geoffrey Beene, Arie Kopleman and Oscar de la Renta to celebrate the 40th anniversary of La Caravelle. High-profile guests including Ivana Trump, Nina Griscom and Dominick Dunne were on hand to enjoy some of the establishment's well-known dishes and signature wines.
Helena Lehane covered the ceiling in peach balloons and designed large bouquets brimming with peach roses. As an added touch, the restaurant's mirrors featured its logo and the number 40 written with Chanel's "Rouge" lipstick. Photographer Patrick McMullan shot the event for the Susan Magrino Agency, who managed public relations.
--Mark Mavrigian
Photos by Patrick McMullan
Helena Lehane covered the ceiling in peach balloons and designed large bouquets brimming with peach roses. As an added touch, the restaurant's mirrors featured its logo and the number 40 written with Chanel's "Rouge" lipstick. Photographer Patrick McMullan shot the event for the Susan Magrino Agency, who managed public relations.
--Mark Mavrigian
Photos by Patrick McMullan

Under balloons provided by Helena Lehane, Oscar de la Renta (left), an unidentified guest and Nicole Miller enjoyed the cocktail reception celebrating La Caravelle's 40th anniversary.

Brooke Astor hosted a private cocktail reception celebrating the 40th anniversary of La Caravelle with owners Rita and Andr? Jammet.

Ivana Trump and Nina Griscom enjoyed the celebration at La Caravelle.

Author Dominick Dunne and designer Pauline Trig?re shared a moment under balloons by Helena Lehane at a private cocktail reception celebrating the 40th anniversary of La Caravelle.