Here’s Everything That Went Down at ELLE DECOR’s Glitzy Annual A-List Fete
Though last year’s ELLE DECOR A-List grand event took place while wildfire smoke made the city look eerily dystopian, this time around absolutely nothing could dampen our celebrations of the 2024 A-List talent roster. The Wednesday night extravaganza was generously hosted by the Fifth Avenue Hotel and chef Andrew Carmellini of NoHo Hospitality Group, who made sure the Prosecco kept flowing, the caviar bar (with an ice sculpture, no less) was fully stocked, and the soaring flower arrangements—courtesy Ron Hansford Design—were looking just as elegant as the guests.
The Fifth Avenue Hotel couldn’t have been a more fitting place to house the tastemaking designers, photographers, editors, and other creatives who came together for the span of one fleeting yet unforgettable evening. Restored to their former 19th-century grandeur by A-List mainstay Martin Brudnizki, the hotel’s interiors pay homage to Gilded Age maximalism (think antique mirror paneling, Murano glass chandeliers, and an obvious fondness for the colors emerald green and scarlet) while still keeping playfulness as part of the modus operandi. Old friends like Nate Berkus and Athena Calderone could be spotted reuniting with hugs and hearty conversation; debut designers on the list, including Elizabeth Graziolo and Augusta Hoffman, were given a proper welcome (many Champagne toasts were involved); and A-Lister Joe Nahem’s partner, Jeff Fields, even brought along his much-swooned-over pup.
The vibe of the night in one word? Exuberant—a perfect complement to the venue’s aesthetic and just the right way to describe how we feel about another year of spotlighting the brightest minds in design. Per that old saying about pictures and a thousand words, scroll below to glimpse ELLE DECOR’s biggest night of the year in action.
Ken Fulk and Asad Syrkett
Jeremiah Brent
From left to right: Lauren Gordon, Athena Calderone, Jeremiah Brent, Holly Hayden Taylor
The evening's highlights included a towering ice sculpture by Okamoto Studio NYC adorned with floral elements and sumptuous seafood options.
Toasted brioche with crème fraîche and chives being artfully topped by servings of caviar. The catering was provided by Noho Hospitality Group’s Andrew Carmellini.
Nate Berkus and Athena Calderone talking to Lauren Gordon
Jonathan Swygert and Augusta Hoffman
From left to right: Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Asad Syrkett, Nicole Fuller
From left to right: Niya Bascom, Poonam Khanna, Anishka Clarke, Rayman Boozer
Asad Syrkett and Erin Knutson
From left to right: Alfredo Paredes, Stellene Volandes, William Li, Young Huh
A stack of the latest ELLE DECOR issue copies resting on just one of the many tasteful furniture pieces scattered throughout the venue, courtesy Patina Rentals.
From left to right: Courtney McLeod, Ghislaine Viñas, Asad Syrkett
2024 A-List issue copies next to a candle by The Fifth Avenue Hotel
From left to right: Reinaldo Leandro, Kevin Baker, Ariel Ashe, Andre Mellone
David Kaihoi, Miles Redd, and Jerel Lake
From left to right: Andre Mellone, Nicholas Obeid, Nate Berkus, Kevin Baker
From left to right: Elizabeth Graziolo, Sheila Bridges, Celerie Kemble
From left to right: Stacia Datskovska, Anna Fixsen, Rachel Silva
From left to right: Sean Santiago, Luis Fernandez, Nicole Fuller, Olivier Pechou
Stephanie Goto and Mark Grattan
Though last year’s ELLE DECOR A-List grand event took place while wildfire smoke made the city look eerily dystopian, this time around absolutely nothing could dampen our celebrations of the 2024 A-List talent roster. The Wednesday night extravaganza was generously hosted by The Fifth Avenue Hotel and chef Andrew Carmellini of NoHo Hospitality Group—who made sure the Prosecco kept flowing, the caviar bar (with an ice sculpture, no less) was fully-stocked, and the soaring flower arrangements—courtesy Ron Hansford Design— were looking just as elegant as the guests.
The Fifth Avenue Hotel couldn’t have been a more fitting place to house the tastemaking designers, photographers, editors, and other creatives who came together for the span of one fleeting yet unforgettable evening. Restored to their former 19th-century grandeur by A-List mainstay Martin Brudnizki, the hotel’s interiors pay homage to Gilded Age maximalism (think antique mirror paneling, Murano glass chandeliers, and an obvious fondness for the colors emerald green and scarlet) while still keeping playfulness as part of the modus operandi. Old friends like Nate Berkus and Athena Calderone could be spotted reuniting with hugs and hearty conversation; debut designers on the list, including Elizabeth Graziolo and Augusta Hoffman, were given a proper welcome (many champagne toasts were involved); and A-Lister Joe Nahem’s partner Jeff Fields even brought along his much-swooned-over pup.
The vibe of the night in one word? Exuberant—a perfect complement to the venue’s aesthetic and just the right way to describe how we feel about another year of spotlighting the brightest minds in design. Per that old saying about pictures and thousands of words, scroll below to glimpse ELLE DECOR’s biggest night of the year in action.
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