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Diddy Hosts ‘CLUB LOVE’ VMA Afterparty At The Ned Celebrating New Album

by Kaia Harley
written by Kaia Harley
Diddy  throws a legendary VMA party once again in New York City. This time, The Ned NoMad played home to the all out late night bash he hosted with Richie Akiva following the September 12th MTV award show.

 

The Ned NoMad helmed by Richie Akiva was the location for Diddy’s “Club Love” post VMA AfterParty themed out in all red, showcasing his album artwork throughout the elegant members space. From red florals to neon red signs, the party was transformed into a sexy evening paradise. Diddy performed all throughout the bash on the mic along with Fabolous, FunkMaster Flex and more. Guests at the exclusive VMA celebration hosted by Diddy and Akiva included Ice Spice, Lil Kim, Mary J Blige, Kate Beckinsale, Quavo, Saweetie, French Montana, Teyana Taylor, GloRilla, Jim Jones, Amari, Anuel, Chanel West Coast, DJ Clue, Karrueche, Toosi, YG, Carl Thomas, Ma$e, Chinese Kitty, Yung Miami, Amare Stoudemire, Luka Sabbat, Sukahani, Kali, Lil Twist, Dave East, Jae Murphy, Free Maiden, London on the Track, Wale, Sexy Red, Darren Barnet, Justin Combs, Christian Combs, Quincy, Regina Carter, Casey Affleck with Caylee Cowan, Foodgod, Rob G, Moy Baun, Darren Barnett, Jun Choi, Cara Delevingne, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Grace Jones, June Ambrose, Joey Badass, Kai, Mariama, Elliot Zimet, Anna VanPatten, Denzel Dion, Melli, Mita & Josie, Jus Ske, Elise Hewitt, Maino, Annicka, Elevator Boys (Tim Schaecker, Jacob Brott), Izzy Metz, Kailyn Shepherd and a mile long list of guests.

 

GloRilla and Teyana Taylor held court in a snug table behind the stage, while Fabolous, Lil Kim and Mary J Blige hung with Diddy as he performed for the excited and energized room. French Montana mingled at the Deleon bar while Justin Combs and Christian Combs hung at Diddy’s VIP table toasting with D’USSE cognac cocktails. There was talent at every corner, covering the entire venue.

 

Kate Beckinsale was show-stopping in a sheer pastel colored jumpsuit featuring floral adornments. Partygoers celebrated and danced to the R&B and hip hop beats of Flex and Diddy. The packed party had over 300 guests, offering cocktails from Deleon Tequila, D’USSÉ Cognac and Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades) champagne. The street outside The Ned Nomad was  packed with guests and fans clamoring to get a glimpse of the artists coming in and out, as well as get themselves into the exclusive party.
Photos by Daniel Rahal
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House of Yes and The Ned NoMad Throw “Le Freak” Energized NYE Bash in Manhattan

by Staff
written by Staff
An epic night in Manhattan indeed! The Ned NoMad members club and hotel hosted an all-out glam, Studio 54-style “Le Freak” Disco Bash with the popular Bushwick, Brooklyn-based performance art and production dance troop House of Yes on Saturday, December 31st, in New York City. The Ned NoMad is the uber exclusive and highly popular members club and hotel that opened in the summer of 2022 at 28th Street and Broadway, an offshoot of the Soho House brand, under the direction of hospitality leader Richie Akiva. Droves of VIPs and members decked in their best disco glam attire flocked to the exclusive spot, despite the rain, to celebrate their New Year’s Eve in guaranteed style. As is anything Akiva puts his name on, The Ned is definitely is the place to be and the invite-only New Year’s party was no different.

 

On the turntables were DJ Mel DeBarge, MartyPlay and LB1 who all performed DJ sets throughout the evening in both the main jazz club and Little Ned Bar. The House of Yes band called ‘Romantic Urgency’ was led by vocalist Mayteana Morales, and she did not disappoint, keeping desks dazzled and of high energy. The House of Yes performance dance troupe was led by their Creative Producer Adam Dishian. The dancers’ costumes were absolutely incredible, and a site for themselves filled with fun sparkle detail. Provocative go-go dancers, stilt walkers and pole dancers popped up throughout the night on various stages, raised platforms and mirrored backdrops.

 

The members club was filled wall to wall will with Manhattanites inclusive of notable industry players, creatives, suits, beautiful women and Ned Members, plus invited guests of the hotel and a few sports stars. The crowd was awesome, full of energy, positive vibes, and all dressed to the nines on-theme. The House of Yes dancers, performers and stilt walkers would immerse themselves on the dance floor and mingling with guests, for a great added element of hospitality.

 

Under their mile high atrium hung a variety of attention-grabbing, glistening disco balls paired with rotating spotlights as the rain hit the glass top, for an element of mystique and excitement. The Ned club room stage was adorned with an oversized gold glitter Studio 54 style moon, reflective of the fames disco venue. A golden lit up “DRUGS” Sign also adorned their signature fireplace located in the intimate parlor style room behind the stage and a giant horse statue replica of that at Studio 54 dazzled in the bar area. The parlor also included a “Future Self” letter station and a tarot card reader, for those brave enough to go into the New Year head first, and The Library room offered a tattoo artist.

 

Celebrity athletes such as NY Yankees’ handsome newcomer Harrison Bader, and Brooklyn Nets’ Royce O’Neale, among others, celebrated the new year at the members club disco bash. There was also an excitement buzzing upon Kevin Durant’s arrival, which was later in the night.

 

Animal KingdomSeason 5 & 6 star Jasper Polish, looked glam in a sexy metallic two piece outfit, and a variety of influencers and models posed in the gold glitz photo booth after popping into the disco glam makeup station, such as Kailyn Shephard, Amanda Giroux, Julienne Herring, Jeannie Pfeiffer, Michelle Wang, Nina Zwarycz, Megha Bajaj.

 

Moët & Chandon champagne was flowing all evening, as the events official partner. Upon entry through Little Ned we received an impressive orange infused champagne cocktail, and the entire venue had a glass of Moet in hand for the over-the-top, but perfect midnight countdown led by House of Yes. Confetti canyons with gold metallic confetti filled the room as we struck midnight, the entire venue of 300+ shouting numbers in unison, followed by tons of hugs, kisses and NYE screams, before the dancing commenced.

 

The food was also next level, from Tuna Tartare mini cones to delicious fried lobster bites to Cecconi’s signature meatballs, tons of passed hors d’oeuvres were on heavy rotation at every turn,  plus late night burgers, and an indulgent caviar cart that their executive chef led around for caviar tastings topped paired with creme fraiche. The mens was definitely spot on.

Photo Gallery images by Mark Zhelezoglo and Clifton Mooney for The Ned NoMad.

 
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On the Scene: The Ned Nomad debuts in New York City

by Kyle Mattone
written by Kyle Mattone
The Scene at The Ned
Evan Mock and music artist Badius at The Ned preview night - NYC
The Scene at The Ned
Julia Fox, Dominque Silver
Marta Pozzan
The Dining Room at Cecconi's
Models Chantel Jeffries and Darya Hope Pishevar at The Ned Opening
The Dining Room
Nick Jones, Ollie Jones
The Ned Paloma

Nestled within the bustling Nomad district, which formally housed the Nomad Hotel, The Ned has finally made its US debut with the backing of Soho House parent company, Membership Collective Group.

The New York outpost follows the massively successful Ned London which opened its doors only five years ago. The origins of the Ned date back to Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens, an architect for the rich and famous, who constructed the magnificent structure where the Ned London now sits. In 2012, Ron Burke purchased the property, seeking to create a new approach to hospitality naming the new venture after Sir Edwin’s nickname “Ned”. Seeking to expand his vision, for a new permanent membership club, the logical choice was to expand from London, venturing across the Atlantic to New York City

The Ned NoMad features Cecconi’s, a modern-day classic Italian restaurant, and Little Ned, a 1920’s style bar with New American cuisine featuring time-honored staples and classic cocktails, plus a members-only club area featuring various cocktail bars, sitting areas and dining rooms, such as “The Library,”“The Atrium Stage,” a rooftop bar and terrace, “The Magic Room” and “The Dining Room.” The hotel features 167 guest bedrooms with a nod to 1920’s glamour. Membership to Ned’s Clubs globally is included with a Ned NoMad membership.

The invitation only event was hosted by the hottest name in hospitality Richie Akiva, billionaire business mogul Ron Burkle and Soho House founder Nick Jones. Those in attendance included celebrities such as Gigi Hadid, Julia Fox, Chantel Jeffries, Miguel, Robin Thicke, Badius, Evan Mock, Rosie Perez and more ranging across the worlds of film, music and fashion.  

With Akiva’s vision for an epic evening in toe, guests were graciously treated to an endless array of appetizers and a constant flow of champagne and cocktails. A multi course seat dinner followed featuring butter spaghetti with caviar, filet mignon, Kobe beef burgers and a bevy of desserts. The evening only livened after dinner, as Sister Sledge lit up the room with a show stopping performance bring guests to their feet in the atrium. VIP guests ventured upstairs to the club level for the afterparty which featured a special performance by Robin Thicke, Miguel and new artist Badius.

By any metric, the opening of The Ned was a glamorous affair. The crowd, ambiance and stellar entertainment proves that Richie Akiva is most certainly the top name at the helm of global hospitality and the perfect name to lead and curate the New York outpost of The Ned brand. 

Photography: BFA

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