Los Angeles transitioned from summer to fall with an exciting slate of openings, insightful conversations and star-studded parties. Below, explore what happened across the city in September.
On Sept. 19, Angeleno magazine celebrated its 2024 Dynamic Women and Women of Style at the Sofitel Hotel with a panel. Between sips by Clase Azul, Silent Pool Gin and Glenfiddich, guests were enlightened by a conversation moderated by Drybar founder Ali Webb. The panel featured Ingrid Best, founder of Ibest Wines; Shani Darden, founder of Shani Daren Skin Care; restaurateur, entrepreneur and author Marissa Hermer; and Erica Malbon, co-founder of Malbon Golf.
Patrón Tequila celebrated its Mexican heritage and the U.S. release of Patrón Cristalino with a music showcase on Sept. 12 at Los Angeles historic landmark Olvera Street. An exciting night of showcasing the power of música Mexicana, Becky G, Gabito Ballesteros and Tito Double P electrified a crowd that featured VIPs like Tom Schwartz, Harry Jowsey, Kelsey Anderson, Sofia Reyes, Chris Hahn, Dom Gabriel, Broderick Hunter, Gabriel Zamora, Louie Castro and Dayna Kathan.
Debbie Durkin’s Ecoluxe Luxury Lounge threw its Endless Summer Festival on Sept. 13 in celebration of the Primetime Emmy Awards. Benefitting Marley’s Mutts Dog Rescue in Beverly Hills, the exclusive afternoon welcomed the likes of Gilles Marini, Kiowa Gordon, Sofia Milos, Joseph Gatt, Kwame Siegel and more to a private residence in Beverly Hills to enjoy activations, sips, bites and curated gift bags from ZenoVerse Wellness Group, Kimitake Jewelry, Fayah Athletics, Dr. Michelle Barr, Uka Sake, Bangin’ Buns, Mo’ Eyewear and Ettitude.
Commemorating excellence in television, BAFTA held its TV Tea on Sept. 14 at The Maybourne Beverly Hills. The afternoon debuted the hotel’s Prêt-à-Portea experience, an afternoon tea service that marries fashion and pastry, showcasing confections inspired by famous couture moments. Those treated to the special tea included Jodie Foster, Quinta Brunson, Jessica Gunning, Lisa Ann Walter, Mark Duplass, Nava Mau, Richard Gadd, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Nikki Glaser, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ncuti Gatwa, Jonathan Pryce, Tom Hollander, Ella Purnell, Bowen Yang, Cosmo Jarvis and Takehiro Hira.
The Los Angeles Chargers celebrated the kickoff of football season with more than just a win against the Las Vegas Raiders. On Sept. 10, the team welcomed the new Chargers pup, which fans decided to name Storm. Storm met Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh, general manager Joe Horitz and players Denzel Perryman and Morgan Fox.
New York-born Ring Concierge made its Los Angeles debut on Sept. 19, opening its first-ever store outside of NYC. The jeweler celebrated with a party that welcomed Ring Concierge founder and CEO Nicole Wegman alongside Jenn Tran, Chandler Kinney, Chrishell Stause, G Flip, Becca Tilley, Ella Halikas, Brooks Nader, Grace Ann Nader, Sarah Jane Nader and Mary Holland Nader. Attendees enjoyed an intimate evening of diamonds and cocktails.
On Sept. 21, Babyletto held an invite-only soiree in honor of the opening of its first-ever flagship store in Los Angeles. The brick-and-mortar debut comes more than a decade after the brand first started offering stylish, versatile modern nursery furniture also committed to conscious and healthy craftsmanship. Influencers and tastemakers like Ashley Blaine Featherson-Jenkins, Chia Habte, Deddeh Howard, Madison Blampied and Janet and Jason Caperna enjoyed bites from Great White, kid-friendly crafts, a flower bouquet bar, an Aura Photobooth and a custom embroidery station. The next day, Babyletto held a grand opening where the first 250 Angelenos went home with curated gift bags, boba from Happy Days and more.
Christina Aguilera celebrated 25 years of her self-titled album with a host of celebrations. First, she threw a party at Sunset at Edition where guests not only toasted to the career milestone, but also to the new release of an exclusive Spotify EP. Attendees sipped Grey Goose cocktails, glammed up at the Clarins glam station and nibbled on sweets from the SmartSweets candy bar. Then, on Sept. 26, Aguilera surprised fans by hitting the Red Room in Barry’s West Hollywood. The workout session finished up with the superstar serving her limited edition Genie in a Blender shake at Barry’s Fuel Bar.
On Sept. 22, W Hollywood and pop culture podcast UnCover Girl hosted its inaugural literary salon, Under the Covers. Honoring the spirit of the salons of the 1920s, podcaster Beatrice Hazelhurst gathered friends and tastemakers like Camella LaCompte, Kelsey Darragh, Ben Evans, Liz King, Brittany Hoffner, Emily Cielslak, Erika Harwood, Symone Ridgell, Shreya and Khann to unpack the 2013 Rolling Stone profile of Miley Cyrus following her infamous 2013 MTV Video Music Awards performance. The salon/pajama party took place in the hotel’s recently renovated penthouse where attendees feasted on both pastries and pop culture conversation.
On Sept. 26, Dominique Jackson hosted the fifth annual Elizabeth Taylor Ball to End AIDS fundraising gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The evening honored actor and singer Jennifer Hudson and Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson. Alongside a seated dinner and performance by Natasha Bedingfield, attendees got a firsthand look at items from The Elizabeth Taylor Archive and participated in a live auction in partnership with Christie’s.
On Sept. 28, the inaugural California Crown took place at Santa Anita Park. The horseracing event welcomed nearly 22,000 fans, including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Cher, Sharon Stone, Kathy Griffin, Mario Lopez, Jesse Metcalf, Corey Gamble, Allison Janney, Damson Idris, Rachel Haris, Bobby Flay and The Compton Cowboys. The weekend was spearheaded by Th H.wood Group, 1/St, Angelo Ferrero and Chrome Hearts, which designed the Sterling Silver-22K gold trophy won by Argentina’s Subsanador and jockey Mike Smith. More than a horse race, the weekend featured performances from the likes of Gryffin, Lil Yachty, Shaboozey, Frank Walker and Zack Bia; premium dining and hospitality experiences by Delilah, Funke and Wally’s; signature cocktails by SirDavis American Whisky and Dos Hombres Mezcal; Champagne by Armand de Brignac and food by Bangin Buns, Prince Street Pizza, Irv’s Burgers, Didi and Gone Bananas Bread.
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