Inside the 13th Annual Fashion Media Awards
by Charles Manning · Daily Front Row136
On September 11, The Daily Front Row hosted the 13th annual Fashion Media Awards honoring the industry’s best and brightest including Jordan Roth (Fashion Innovator), Stellene Volandes (Media Icon for Town&Country), Kai Schreiber (Breakthrough Model of the Year), Wisdom Kaye (Fashion Trailblazer), Twiggy (Style Icon), Jordyn Woods (Fashion Game Changer), Corina Larpin (Accessories Designer of the Year), Jenna Lyons (Fashion Force), Chloe Malle (Magazine of the Year for Vogue), and Bethann Hardison (Lifetime Achievement).
Before the ceremony, guest including Naomi Watts, Lisa Rinna, Veronica Webb, Devon Windsor, Jessica Wang, Kent Belden, Nate Yohannes, Cass Bird, Natalie DeBanco, and presenters including Iman, Evan Rachel Wood, Zac Posen, Isaac Mizrahi, Jodie Woods, Stephen Gan, Law Roach, and many more gathered for a cocktail party and fabulous activations set against the backdrop of breathtaking city views courtesy of the Rainbow Room at the top of Rockefeller Center.
Redken created an interactive aura reading experience where guests discovered their unique aura colors and received personalized Polaroid photos as a keepsake.
Lavazza brought the energy with a dedicated coffee cocktail bar serving espresso martinis and other coffee cocktails, featuring the newly launched Lavazza Tabli Tabs.
The popular Miami restaurant Sexy Fish brought its signature cocktail experience onsite with a dedicated bar serving colorful drinks from its signature menu, complete with custom branded ice cubes.
Eternal Water kept guests refreshed throughout the event with a dedicated hydration bar, along with water placed at each guest’s seat.
Cîroc served as the exclusive spirits partner, offering two signature cocktails at the main bar throughout the event.
Coofandy + EKOUAER created a dedicated photo moment showcasing pieces from both brands’ collections, with curated clothing racks and a branded backdrop.
Gorgie offered guests a non-alcoholic beverage option with cans available at the bar, while also providing product for the event gift bags.
Château Sainte Marguerite served as the event’s wine partner, bringing a “rosé all day” moment to the experience with bottles of rosé featured at the bar.
After the ceremony, guests were treated to gift bags full of goodies from the night’s sponsors before their way to the after-party at the Times Square Edition, where they treated to a surprise concert by Grace Bowers and danced the night away to the DJ stylings of Gabe and Chloe.
What a night!