By: Haley Bosselman By: Haley Bosselman | December 20, 2024 | People, Feature, Parties,
Grand openings, holiday kick-offs and more attracted the Los Angeles elite all throughout November. See what happened across town below.
To kick off its 25-year anniversary season, Angeleno Magazine held its Taste & Toast event at Kimpton La Peer Hotel on Nov. 20. The evening honored local community heroes and treated guests to a curated selection of food and beverages from Yamashiro, Rokusho, Angelini Osteria, Chinois, Lady Hawk, Emporium Thai, Carbon Beach Club, La Sirena, Glenfiddich, Hendrick's Gin and Jackson McCrea Whiskey. A night of gratitude and community, attendees relished in meaningful conversation and celebration.
On Nov. 3, David Foster threw his 75th birthday celebration at Delilah in West Hollywood. The intimate party gathered Foster’s friends and family after his sold-out Hollywood Bowl show for a night of In-N-Out and performances from West Coast Music and The London Essentials.
The 2024 Baby2Baby Gala Presented by Paul Mitchell unfolded at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood on Nov. 10. Honoring Charlize Theron, the celebrity-abundant evening featured a performance by Nelly and guests Anna Kendrick, Ashanti, Ashley Graham, Ayesha Curry, Ciara, Jennifer Garner, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jessica Alba and Cash Warren, Julie Bowen, Katy Perry, Mindy Kaling, Naomi Osaka, Nicole Richie Madden, Paris Hilton, Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge and Summer Walker. The charitable evening raised $17 million for Baby2Baby. Which provides basic necessities to children living in poverty.
AGCF, the purpose-driven luxury fashion house by Alexandra Gucci Zarini, held an inaugural art auction and cocktail event at its Rodeo Drive boutique on Nov. 12. The evening marked the kick-off of L.A. Fashion Week and showcased the artwork of Alex Wasson, Jerri McDorman, Monica Ahanonu and Shelley Kenslerand and their interpretations of AGCF's signature Unità symbol. Auction proceeds were in benefit of The Mama Bear Effect, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building stronger families and protecting children.
Italian luxury footwear brand Scarosso threw a Hollywood Hills fête to honor the launch of its capsule collection with actress and model Marta Pozzan. The Nov. 13 party ushered guests into a world of Italian luxury, treating partygoers to Franciacorta sparkling wine, Luna Nueva tequila cocktails and authentic dishes like arancini, tuna tartare and pomodoro pasta prepared by chef Arturo Avallone. Laysla De Oliveira, Chloe Cherry, Alessandro Morelli, Aaron Dominguez, Natalia Bonifacci, Adam Ballheim, Raquel Deriane and others mingled, received tattoos by Sima Jo and danced the night away to music by DJ Myles Hedrick.
Revolve and Fwrd celebrated the opening of its holiday shop at The Grove with a starry soiree on Nov. 14. Alongside an exclusive first look at the pop-up, invited guests listened to tunes by DJ Austin Millz while enjoying festive cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Nicola Peltz Beckham, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Ariana Greenblatt, Zaya Wade, Dwyane Wade, Dylan Sprouse, Barbara Palvin, Coco Jones, Austin Millz, Victoria Justice, Claudia Sulewski, Christina Millian, Jenn Tran, Jarred Vanderbilt, Olivia Holt, Rain Spencer, Kim Lee, Alexis Ren and more were spotted around the shop.
On Nov. 14, Kids Beating Cancer held A Night with the Stars cocktail fundraiser at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. Margaret Guedes, Sam Azar, Dr. Yong-mi Kim, Dr. James Amatruda, Dr. Deepa Bhojwani, Jason Ritter, Jacey Duprie, Obi Nwankwo and more came together to to benefit research advancements at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles for pediatric leukemia patients
Beverly Hills officially welcomed the holiday season with the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration on Nov. 14. Surrounded by illuminated and decorated fashion houses and restaurants, guests watched live performances by The Red-Hot Band featuring Tera Bonilla, Bluegrass Strings, Scatter Tones, Greg Scot and American Idol Finalist Vonzell Solomon. The pinnacle of the evening came when Santa Claus hit the stage, and, later, the sky sparkled with a fireworks show.
Cat Cohen hosted an album release party for her debut holiday LP at No Vacancy on Nov. 14. Attracting comedy stars and local tastemakers, Cohen ushered in the festive spirit of the season with themed cocktails and a special set featuring songs off of Overdressed.
For the November return of Ugg Feel House—a communal multi-sensory retail experience—Post Malone held an exclusive event at the Melrose Avenue pop-up on Nov. 16. Alongside an intimate performance by the Grammy-nominated superstar, attendees enjoyed a set by DJ Odalys, Ugg product customization by Clint Orms, food from Craig’s LA and beverages by Schaffer. Guests included Anwar Hadid, Alton Mason, Boo Johnson, Akira Akbar, Allison Kane, Hunter Woodhall, Lil Cherry, Larsen Thompson, Reese Cooper and Mario.
In commemoration of its first-ever West Coast Residency, Yohji Yamamoto and Just One Eye hosted an invite-only event that transformed the space into a night of storytelling and style. Set to music by DJ Mathieu Schreyer, guests like Alanna Gold, Amanda Steele, Anastasia Soare, Kyle Hjelmeseth, Lydia Campanelli, Madison Amateau, Nick Wooster, Paola Russo, Rodney Wallace, Stephanie Liu Hjelmeseth and Simon Rex enjoyed conversation and craft cocktails by Sake Ono.
Revolve teamed up with Nicole Richie to commemorate her brand, House of Harlow 1960, featuring The Flamingo House. The VIP cocktail hour took over Revolve’s holiday shop at The Grove on Nov. 21 for a night of mingling, cocktails and shopping.
On Nov. 21, RH held a star-studded celebration for the debut of RH Newport, The Gallery at Fashion Island. Guests like Sydney Sweeney, Jessica Alba, Shanina Shaik, Molly Dickson and other influencers and tastemakers from across design, art, philanthropy, entertainment, sports and business gathered for a first-hand look at the sprawling, innovative retail space. Between bites and sips from Cipriani New York, Petrossian Caviar & Ruinart Champagne, Ozeki Saketinis, Nobu Sushi, Kazunori Hand Rolls, Raw Bar at the RH Ocean Grill and Rumor Rosé on the Rooftop Park, guests enjoyed a live performance by Kaz James. The evening also benefited Hoag and its expansion of the Sun Valley Campus in Irvine.
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