Belstaff and David Beckham hosted a party to celebrate their new short film.
The luxury British brand threw their party on Sept. 17 at The Back Room in the Lower East side of New York City. At the celebration were Justin Theroux, Waris Ahluwalia, Zanna Roberts Rassi, Cathy Moriarty and more.
Outlaws was titled so to represent the spirit of the brand, said Gavin Heig the CEO of Belstaff in a statement. He said they opted to create a short film as their campaign for the new collection to reach a wider and more global audience. The surreal film follows The Stranger, a drifting motorcycle stuntmen as he deals with the memories of a Trapeze Artist and being hunted down by a Director seeking revenge. Beckham plays The Stranger with the supporting cast including Harvey Keitel, Cathy Moriarty, and Katherine Waterston.
The film aims to depict the Belfast’s, “moto heritage, speed, freedom, adventure and daring,” said Heig, all qualities of Beckham’s character. Beckham himself summed up the feel of the brand and the move to shoot a short film saying, “Belfast always does things in a different way.” Outlaws will be released after the presentation of the Summer/Spring 2016 collection on Sept. 21. After it’s reveal at London Fashion Week it’ll be released globally on Sept. 22.
Additional sighting: David Beckham and long-time friend and entrepreneur Simon Fuller hosted a star-studded private event for HAIG CLUB Single Grain Scotch Whisky in Miami. David Beckham (Haig Club partner) and British entrepreneur Simon Fuller were joined by additional celebrity guests Alonzo Mourning (retired NBA player), wife Tracy Mourning, Dascha Polanco, Chris Bosh (Professional NBA player), wife Adrienne Bosh, Scottie Pippen (retired NBA legend), wife Larsa Pippen, Chadwick Boseman, Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), wife Lauren Tannehill, Ewan Gunn and Chang Chen (Taiwanese Actor). The event marks the second in a series of extraordinary pop-up experiences in stylish cities around the globe where HAIG CLUB is served. Each evening’s event opens up the world of the House of Haig, where Scotch Whisky is introduced in unexpected ways to influential guests. The residency takes place until September 18th on a stunning Miami estate that epitomizes the city’s unique architectural style. HAIG CLUB Miami continues the celebration of the Haig “clubman” heritage – where raising a toast with a glass of Haig in private clubs was the cornerstone of every stylish social occasion.The event series, which began in the heart of London last March at the Wellington Arch will move to Shanghai in 2016.
