Inside the Vogue Café—Where the Pre-Met Gala Buzz Was Fueled All Weekend Long

“How many Fashion Do editors need to name cafe menu items? Well, more than you think,” Chloe Malle, the magazine’s head of U.S. editorial content, laughed to a crowd gathered for the magazine’s inaugural edition in Manhattan. Fashion Café presented by Chase Sapphire Reserve®. Alas, the collective effort is worth it as people line up around the block to try That’s All espresso and The Glacial Pace iced coffee.

“This is a big year for nostalgia, with the 10th anniversary first Monday in may and return this The queen wears prada“, Malle continued, even likening the city’s current mood (ahead of Monday’s Met Gala) to the legendary “fashion nights” of the aughts era.

After appearing in SoHo, Fashion On Saturday morning, the café opened its doors to welcome guests to a live recording of The Run-Through podcast, featuring designer Tory Burch in conversation with Nicole Phelps.

For a completely healthy weekend, the cafe is open until sunset and attendees bring their dogs, kids, friends and partners. Some attended their own glamor bar created by Brooklyn jewelry brand Don’t Let Disco or ordered custom handbags from Alex Mill. Meanwhile, waiters in striped Tanner Fletcher aprons make sure people have their java needs met as they wander around and buy their wares – expect to see lots of navy-hued coffee. dog Your commute is limited this week.

On Saturday nights, the place transforms from a local café to a European-style neighborhood bar, where the likes of Grace Gummer, Coco Jones, Alex Consani and Tommy Dorfman stop in for an aperitif. While Nikki Kynard manned the decks, a group stayed until closing time to enjoy the food at Altro Paradiso. If you want to go, one Fashion– Heraldic tote bag filled with items from the Flamingo Estate, Jennifer Fisher, Emi Jay and Maison Louis Marie, a fun souvenir from the opening party. Of course, there’s a new issue tucked inside.

On Sunday afternoon, Mahler and Fashion Contributing Editor Lilah Ramzi welcomes a crowd to enjoy Hani’s Bakery treats and watch a screening first Monday in may— noted that they both appeared briefly in some scenes in the clip, which was filmed in 2014. Fabiola Beracasa Beckman, the producer of the beloved documentary, was also in attendance and received a standing ovation when the closing credits rolled.

this Fashion The cafe at 234 Spring Street will be open as usual on Monday from 9am to 4pm