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While Michael Kors is often surrounded by models, actresses and entertainers, his greatest muse has always been New York City. After the show, he took a lap around the Metropolitan Opera House’s Grand Staircase, set to the soundtrack of The Odyssey A native New Yorker, Of course, he crossed the street to raise a glass in homage to his hometown at beloved city center pub PJ Clarkes.
Designers such as Gabrielle Union-Wade, Nicole Scherzinger, Dakota Fanning and Martha Stewart also joined the ranks, all of whom dutifully received plaid wristbands to match the Irish pub’s famous tablecloths. Fashion editors ate lobster rolls in a comfortable environment and reminisced about the days when New York Fashion Week was headquartered at Lincoln Center, while enjoying burgers and cocktails at PJ Clarkes at noon was an important way to pass the time.
The room erupted as front row stars including Kelsea Ballerini, Rachel Zegler, Rachel Zoe and Ava Phillippe made their way through the crowd to congratulate Kors on its 45th anniversary show, flashbulbs flashing everywhere. “Forty-five years later, I still feel like a kid,” he says happily.
All his favorite faces were in place. Suki Waterhouse smokes in a bar. Leslie Bibb hung out at the model table, where the models walked straight from the catwalk, eating chips and drinking Moscow mules. fashion magazine Contributing fashion editor Carlos Nazario, who was once again asked to style the show, beamed as people patted him on the back.
Just after 7pm, Rufus Wainwright appeared in a gray suit, walked up to the piano and began singing Art teacher. After claiming his ensemble was a Michael Kors original, the singer dedicated his rendition of the Adele song. make you feel My Love Dedicated to the music-loving designer and his husband, Lance LePere.
For the cherry on top of his miniseries, Wainwright had a fitting song in mind: “Michael, I’m an opera fan, so I was captivated by your performance tonight, and you certainly captivated the city,” he said. like billy joel’s first note New York mentality Echoing in the room, everyone collectively let out a heartfelt sigh.
“What’s better than martinis, cheeseburgers, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Rufus Wainwright! This is the greatest city in the world,” Coles said, choosing a profanity for emphasis. “I’m so happy and proud to be a New Yorker. Where else can you see a girl wearing high heels and braving the snow with her bare legs?!”
Watching Coles blow out the candles — and actually, a surprise cake showing up — guests ended up leaving for one reason or another. Later, in a private dining room downstairs, the entire Kors team—from publicists to pattern makers—relieved themselves of their burdens and enjoyed a well-deserved family-style meal and a wonderful evening. “45” balloons wrapped in foil in the background, among other things.
