Spring in New York City isn’t just about blooming flowers and warmer weather—it’s the season when the city’s social calendar bursts into full bloom with a series of exclusive events that celebrate fashion, beauty, and culture. From high-profile birthday soirées to the launch of coveted collections, the city becomes a playground for the stylish and influential. These gatherings are often intimate, invite-only affairs, where the who’s who of the industry come together to toast new beginnings and timeless elegance.

At L’OFFICIEL, we have the inside scoop on these coveted events. Our coverage takes you beyond the velvet ropes, offering a glimpse into the sophisticated world of New York’s springtime celebrations. Whether it’s a chic cocktail party unveiling a new fragrance or a glamorous dinner honoring a fashion icon, we’re there to capture the moments that define the season’s social scene. 

Keep scrolling to go inside NYC’s hottest parties this spring and summer, including fêtes hosted by Christian Louboutin, Linda Fargo, and more.

Saks Fifth Avenue Dinner in the Hamptons 

On July 10, Saks Fifth Avenue hosted a summer soirée in the Hamptons, bringing together fashion, art, and elevated dining at The Watermill Center. The event, hosted by Saks Global President & Chief Commercial Officer Emily Essner, welcomed designers, top clients, and friends of the brand for an intimate evening celebrating creativity and community.

Guests sipped cocktails while touring the center’s latest exhibition, Upside Down Zebra, before sitting down to a bespoke dinner curated by Chef Flynn McGarry. Major art movements inspired each course with interactive plating elements that encouraged guests to customize their dishes using edible powders and paint brushes.

The night concluded with fireside s’mores, cocktails, and art-inspired take-home treats. Among the notable guests were The White Lotus‚ Sarah Catherine Hook and icon Brooke Shields. 

Axel Arigato Eris Launch Party 

Axel Arigato celebrated its global Eris sneaker launch with an NYC party at The Kitchen last night. The evening featured a live performance by Ana Roxanne and drew a stylish guest list, including Iris Apatow, Ella Snyder, and Myles Loftin. 

Ginori 1735 Hamptons Launch Party 

To toast the height of summer, Ginori 1735 and LDV hosted an intimate garden dinner at The Maidstone in East Hampton, celebrating the brand’s new Viaggio di Nettuno collection. Guests dined al fresco among lush blooms and candlelight, surrounded by the very tabletop of the season—Ginori’s reimagined, second-generation series of myth-meets-Mediterranean porcelain. The collection is now available at the newly opened ABC Carpet & Home in Southampton. 

Coach Gold Launch Party 

Coach toasted to its newest fragrance, Coach Gold, with an intimate golden hour-inspired evening at New York’s Nine Orchard. Hosted by Creative Director Stuart Vevers and campaign face Storm Reid, the event brought together a glowing crowd—including Camila Morrone, Luka Sabbat, and Jeremy O’Harris—for cocktails, a candlelit dinner, aura readings, and a floral-forward dessert moment. With Manhattan views and a bespoke Coach Gold installation, the night reflected the warm, radiant spirit of the fragrance itself.

Brooks Brothers Store Opening Dinner Celebration

To mark the opening of its new flagship store at 195 Broadway, Brooks Brothers hosted an intimate evening of celebration on May 28, 2025. Guests were welcomed with a champagne toast and a private tour of the newly unveiled space—housed in the landmark AT&T building—before heading for a seated dinner at NOBU Downtown.

Akris x Tribeca Film Festival 

On June 9, Akris hosted a celebratory evening at Fouquet’s New York in honor of AKRIS – Fashion With a Heritage, a new documentary by director Reiner Holzemer. The film, which explores the legacy and vision of the Swiss fashion house, was officially selected for the Features Category of the 2025 Tribeca X Award Competition at the 24th Tribeca Festival.

Guests gathered at the Greenwich Street location alongside Holzemer and AKRIS’s Albert and Peter Kriemler for a night of cocktails to toast to the brand’s enduring influence in fashion.

Tiffany & Co. HardWear Celebration 

On June 12, Tiffany & Co. welcomed guests to its Landmark terrace for an exclusive dinner honoring the latest Tiffany HardWear campaign featuring artist Anna Weyant. Inspired by the spirit of New York City, the evening celebrated themes of transformation through elegant details—including a bespoke Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, a curated menu by chef Daniel Boulud, and music by Ruby Aldridge. Notable guests included Phoebe Gates, Laura Harrier, Chase Sui Wonders, and Karen Elson.

Doechii’s Performance for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge Launch Party

Friday night on May 30, Doechii shut down the Edge in New York City. Overlooking the Hudson River, the Grammy-winning rapper offered a private performance, in partnership with Samsung Galaxy ahead of her campaign with the brand. She sang a handful of her biggest hits while rocking a bubble hem windbreaker look by White Abyss, Missoma earrings, and heels by Jacquemus. The performance live-streamed and is now available to watch on Youtube.

Levis x Sacai Dinner 

Levi’s and Sacai toasted their latest collaboration with an intimate dinner in New York City, co-hosted by Sacai founder Chitose Abe and actress Chase Sui Wonders. Held at the WSA building on May 28, the evening featured a curated culinary experience by Ghetto Gastro and a stylish guest list including Anna Sui, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Kaufman, June Ambrose, and more.

With Jéan Store Opening Party 

Australian cult-favorite label With Jéan has officially landed in New York City, opening its first-ever permanent retail space in SoHo at 43 Wooster Street. To mark the milestone, the brand hosted an exclusive, invite-only launch party ahead of the May 22 grand opening, giving guests a first look at the new flagship and its immersive design. With a coffee cart, photo booth, and DJ booth, guests enjoyed the night celebrating the new location. 

Mienne Launch Party

Julia Fox, Parris Goebel, and Lola Leon co-hosted the buzzy launch of Mienne—a luxury beauty and intimacy brand—at The Box in NYC on May 14. The night was filled with cocktails, tarot readings, copious amounts of caviar, and a special performance by Leon herself. Guests like Mona Matsuoka, Brad Mondo, and Richie Shazam partied into the night at the exclusive club, leaving with all the Mienne merch their hearts could desire. 

Prabal Gurung x Saks Fifth Avenue 

Fashion and literary worlds collided as Prabal Gurung celebrated the release of his memoir Walk Like a Girl with an intimate event attended by industry insiders, including Danai Gurira, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Laura Kim, Phillip Lim, and Lynn Yaeger. Held in New York, the evening featured speeches from Roopal Patel and Gurung himself, signature cocktails like “It Started in Kathmandu” and “Saks and the City,” and signed books displayed among lounge vignettes. Guests mingled over sliders and crispy tuna rice, surrounded by quotes from the memoir etched on custom coasters and napkins.

Dom Pérignon

On May 15, Dom Pérignon took over London’s Tate Modern for Creation is an Eternal Journey—a one-night-only, ultra-sensory celebration of art, time, and transformation. With guests like Zoë Kravitz, Tilda Swinton, Alicia Vikander, Iggy Pop, and Anderson .Paak in attendance, the night unfolded in three poetic acts: an intimate dinner by Clare Smyth paired with the new Plénitude 2 vintage, a spoken-word performance by Swinton, and a high-energy afterparty soundtracked by Anderson .Paak. Dom Pérignon knows how to party. 

Save Venice Ball

The annual Save Venice Ball returned on Friday, April 25, 2025, at The Plaza Hotel in New York City, raising more than $1.2 million to preserve historic art and architecture in Venice, Italy. Sponsored by Oscar de la Renta, Pasquale Bruni, Casa Tua, and Tilt Beauty, this year’s event, themed The Banquet of Cleopatra, drew inspiration from Giambattista Tiepolo’s 18th-century feast paintings. Highlights included a mask competition judged by Jenna Lyons and a festive afterparty for the organization’s Young Friends, with music by DJ Olivier Meiji.

Christian Louboutin Eyewear Collection Celebration

Christian Louboutin toasted the launch of its new eyewear collection with a cocktail party at The Nines on April 10. The evening brought out a popular crowd—including Diane Kruger, Olivia Palermo, Francesca Scorsese, and Law Roach—for cocktails, a piano performance by Chloe Flower, and a DJ set by Isabella Massanet, all set against the backdrop of the downtown hotspot. 

Grover Rad 007 Collection Launch Party 

On Wednesday, April 9, LA-based brand Grover Rad celebrated the launch of its latest collection, dubbed „Collection 007: Venus Envy,“ with an intimate dinner at Ella Funt. The new line explores the power of womanhood, and the evening’s ambiance reflected that energy—from floral arrangements by Molly Ford to every guest dressed head-to-toe in Grover Rad. Notable attendees included Sophie Auster, Jenna Perry, Romilly Dauphin Newman, Jenelle Manzi, Angelica Hicks, and Brianna Lance, along with tastemakers, creatives, and editors like L’OFFICIEL USA‘s Editor-in-Chief Caroline Grosso. 

Linda Fargo’s Birthday Celebration 

On Monday, March 31, Caviar Kaspia at The Mark Hotel hosted a glamorous birthday soirée in honor of Bergdorf Goodman’s iconic fashion director, Linda Fargo. The intimate celebration, co-hosted by Fargo and longtime friend and Caviar Kaspia CEO Ramon Mac-Crohon, brought together a mix of fashion insiders including Christopher John Rogers, June Ambrose, Wes Gordon, and Alina Cho. 

Christian Louboutin Fétiche La Rose Launch Party 

On March 26, Christian Louboutin Beauté hosted an intimate dinner at Chez Margaux in New York to celebrate the launch of Fétiche La Rose, the newest fragrance in its collection. Culinary artist and Gohar World Co-Founder Laila Gohar curated a multi-sensory dining experience for 50 of the city’s most influential tastemakers—including Jenna Lyons, Samira Nasr, and Gabriella Karefa-Johnson—while DJ Amrit Tiez set the mood with good tunes. 

Vestiaire Collective x Lil Nas X

On March 20, Vestiaire Collective brought a splash of pink to The Box for an immersive pop-up celebrating Lil Nas X’s latest single, “Hotbox.” The luxury resale platform transformed the venue into a walk-in closet, curated with bold pink pieces like a beaded Chanel cashmere sweater, a Fendi ombré baguette, and a Balenciaga Le City bag. Guests—including Amanda Lepore and Eva Gutowski—were treated to a performance in The Box’s signature cabaret style, followed by the rapper’s performance. 

Initio Cocktail Party 

On Tuesday, March 18, Initio Parfums Privés unveiled its latest fragrance, Power Self, with an exclusive cocktail evening at Studio 525. Guests, including Dascha Polanco, Raisa Flowers, and Krystal Bick gathered for a celebration complete with handcrafted drinks, immersive scent experiences, and an energetic atmosphere to dance and mingle. 

Kallmeyer Madison Avenue Store Opening Party

Kallmeyer, a New York-based womenswear and accessories brand, unveiled its second New York City storefront on Saturday, May 10, with the grand opening of its new Madison Avenue location at 1022 Madison Avenue. Before then, on Thursday, May 8, the brand led by Daniella Kallmeyer threw a bash full of loyal brand lovers and industry insiders. Among guests were Chloe Fineman, Busy Phillips, Louisa Jacobson, and more.