The Tamesis
Before the revelry, as a table of New York expats enjoyed a leisurely beach lunch of rosé, Le Toiny’s charming British owner Charlie Vere Nicoll came to greet Cardoza and wish her well. “Are you ready for your big night? The president of the island has called to make sure you’re ready,” he said with a cheerful smile. Hours later, the Brazilian was dressed in sparkling sequins, pouring drinks herself and helping clear bus tables, proving why she’s the perfect host from the Hamptons to Aspen — where her other treasure, the Ice Hotel, was ready to welcome hundreds of people at once, an impressive feat.
Starting at 8 p.m., international guests set off from superyachts docked in Gustavia Port and nearby villas for an upscale and elegant dinner co-hosted by Ferragamo. Around La Table, the hotel’s poolside restaurant, overlooking the crystal-clear sea, attendees dressed in sparkling outfits, bathed by candlelight, or dressed in traditional white. While trend-setters Elsa Hosk and Greta Lee broke the mold and donned cool-girl black, TikTok sensation Chase Hudson opted for leather (brave!) and a silky Gucci shirt. “I saw this fur-trimmed top from Ferragamo and thought, ‘Okay, this is definitely not a typical New Year’s look, but I think it’s different and interesting,'” Hosk told me. Fashion. “I love it here in St. Barts. I’ve been here many times because we’ve been doing photo shoots for Victoria’s Secret before, but this is the first time [my fiancé] Tom and I brought our daughter and we were able to relax and hang out together as a family, which was really special. ” That night also saw Hosk reunited with her former Angel companion Isabelle Goulart, a full-circle moment.
