Where Did the Cool Kids Party During Fashion Week? – The New York Times

The Social LedgerLaQuan Smith, Christian Siriano and Document Journal drew fun crowds.The dance floor at LaQuan Smith’s after-party, at an old clubhouse in Lower Manhattan.  Credit…Krista Schlueter for The New York TimesPublished Feb. 15, 2022Updated Feb. 16, 2022, 12:54 p.m. ETIs it really New York Fashion Week? Many designers sat this one out and, for a moment, the party calendar looked pretty bleak. Luckily, the invitations began trickling in late last week. Here are some highlights from last night and the weekend.LaQuan Smith’s House PartyAt LaQuan Smith’s after-party, clockwise from top left: LaQuan Smith and Matthew Mazur; Alex Consani; Saucy Santana performed; Emira D’Spain.Credit…Krista Schlueter for The New York TimesThe Down Town Association, an old Edwardian-style clubhouse in the financial district, hosted another of New York’s favorite sons on Monday: LaQuan Smith. The Queens-born fashion designer held a sprawling party on the club’s top floor, after showing his collection downstairs. Instead of port and cigars, there were marijuana blunts, endless Don Julio and a performance by Saucy Santana.Occasion: A raucous after-party at 60 Pine Street for LaQuan Smith’s fall-winter 2022 collection, co-hosted by Nordstrom and sponsored by liquor brands.The Room: A maze of party rooms, with D.J.s (including Mazurbate and Rich…
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