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Inside the alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet Anniversary Bash with Absolut

Celebrating 20 years with stylish toasts with the premiere vodka

by ElizaBeth Taylor June 17, 2022
by ElizaBeth Taylor June 17, 2022 0 comments
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On June 15, the phenomenal style brand alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet.

Giving a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘pop of color,’ the host along with Absolut Vodka presented one of the most stylishly fun bashes in recent memory.

Trendsetters and fashion gurus gathered on the breezy summer night on the Close East Lawn in Chelsea where deliciously rainbow cocktails ringed in the special anniversary that carried without the sensational theme of Pride Prom.

Bendet was joined by such notable attendees as Ariana Debose, Nicky Hilton, Eboni K. Williams, Zac Posen, Lea Michele, AnnaLynne McCord, Jordan Emanuel, Amelie Anstett Giulietti, Victoria Paris and more.

DJ KISS played as glittery fashionistas took the night over as they sipped on specialty cocktails of The Absolut Stace (Absolut Lime, Fresh Lemon Juice, Strawberry Rhubarb Puree, Honey and Club Side all garnished with edible glitter), The 20 Years of Stace (Absolut Grapefruit, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Italicus Bergamot Liqueur, Hibiscus Tea Side all garnished with edible glitter), along with the Spicy Stace Margarita (Altos Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Club Soda and Jalapeno).

Under the grand disco ball, a special dance performance choreographed by Ebony Williams took place while guests enjoyed vegan delicious eats from Beatnic.

Before the crowd the designer gave an emotional speech in front of guests that was full of gratitude for the two decades of success of alice + olivia. Taking the stage shortly after, singer Gracie Abrams belted out tunes that had partygoers swinging in unison.

The entire night was a perfectly colorful extravaganza that we can only hope will be followed by another 20 years of fashion magic.

Launched in 2002, alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is a brand that allows women to express their personal style. With clothing that juxtaposes the whimsical and flirty with the sexy and sophisticated, a+o epitomizes the personality and perspective of its founder, Stacey Bendet. The brand was born from Stacey’s personal quest to create the perfect pair of pants and has since grown into a full lifestyle collection including ready-to-wear, gowns, shoes, handbags and accessories. The brand is a Hollywood favorite with celebrity fans including Meghan Markle, Michelle Obama, Beyonce, Gwyneth Paltrow, Gigi Hadid and Jessica Alba. alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet is available at the brand’s free-standing boutiques located across the Globe, aliceandolivia.com, and is available at over 800 select department and specialty stores worldwide.

The night also was produced with special thanks to Affirm.

Photos Courtesy Absolut

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DEPUTY EDITOR - ElizaBeth Taylor is known to many in the media world with featured work in Variety, E! News, Dan’s Papers, and several international publications. The Sensible Socialite began her career as a travel reporter exploring Europe, Russia, South America, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Greatly influenced by her time on the road, she developed a heightened awareness for the way humans connect. Her skills have led to current work as both a journalist and entertainment producer. With over 50 shows under her belt, Taylor has worked behind the scenes with major networks and studios. Taylor’s calendar year is always full, and she joyfully rings in the next chapter every December with her notable contributions to the most recognized show on the planet - The Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop. (Instagram @liztaylorworld)

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