ROUNDING off her LFW presentation, London-based fashion designer Edeline Lee threw a party with Glass magazine. Taking place after her sophisticated and thought-provoking SS20 presentation, the event celebrated the launch of her latest collection as well as the recent release of the autumn issue of Glass and Glass Man. Fashion’s finest converged at Kadie’s Mayfair to let loose with an evening of fun, dancing and of course, cocktails.
The party was in partnership with D1 London Gin. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Guests made their way to Kadie’s Club, located in the beating heart of Mayfair. As exclusive as it is exquisite, the club is well known for hosting A-lister clientele. With signature cocktails and a unique retro aesthetic, it’s become must-go for trend-setters, it-girls, and fashionable figures alike, making the perfect spot for designers and artists to mingle in celebration.
Drinks poured by Michael Stringer of Black Leaf Events. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Guest at the party. Photograph: Toby Shaw
American actress, model, Hayley Hasselhoff, and actor Dominic Farrell. Photograph: Toby Shaw
DJ El Conchitas. Photograph: Toby Shaw
The night was playlisted by celebrated DJ El Conchitas, one of London’s finest electro-indie DJs. An international female dance spin-master, El Conchitas came onto the music scene in 2010 following her success as the lead singer and guitarist in the band, Elena, which traveled throughout Europe and the US. Since making the transition to spinning decks, she’s made appearances everywhere from Ministry of Sound and the O2 Academy, to festivals like Lovebox and Bestival. The evening was closed with an incredible set by Emmanuel Balogun, best known for his wildly eclectic sound, playing everything from Afrobeats to voguing ball-room tracks.
Model Estelle Digridi. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Actor Elijah Rowen and Natasha Grano. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Models Stevie Ruffs, Sarah Elizabeth Lovegrove and Paul Forman. Photograph: Toby Shaw
From left: Patrick Mouelle, Glass Booking Editor Sophie Alchamolac and Nicholas Bray. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Philip Baldwin, activist and writer. Photograph: Toby Shaw
An incredible addition to this season’s celebration was the wickedly talented and world-class magician, Maximillian, who wowed guests with out-of-this-world party trick performances. Making cards disappear, reappear and move to his command, Maximillian was an undeniable crowd favourite throughout the evening. Other special guests that evening included award-winning film-maker Adam Morse, actress Julia Varvara, recording artist Adam Rom and model Hayley Hasselhoff.
Magician Maximillian entertains the guests’ Photograph: Toby Shaw
Musician Mari Burelle at the party. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Actress Julia Varvara and filmmaker Adam Morse. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Singer-songwriter, Adam Rom at the party. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Singer Kym Mazelle and Darion Miller. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Guests were more than happy to see the wonderful PhotoMeBooth selfie pod, which allowed them to capture themselves in GIF form during the midst of the party. Keeping them entertained and sending their images straight off via email or iMessage, the booth ensured an unforgettable evening of fashion celebration stayed as memorable as ever.
Guests at the party. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Edeline Lee SS20 models. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Organised by I AM ROCKSTAR, the party was perfectly planned; their expertise lent themselves to create an atmosphere fit for only fashion’s finest. There were no problems or forgotten details as the company guaranteed the night would be a victory – and we are confident to say that it was nothing less than exactly that.
Models at the party. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Singer-songwriter, Ciinderella Balthazar. Photograph: Toby Shaw
From left: Celebs Go Dating stars Aliki Hewett, Daisy Pettit, with model Noah Sapon and guest.
Photograph: Toby Shaw
Miss Bones. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Musical artist Mateusz Maga. Photograph: Toby Shaw
From left: photographer James-Claudè Amaan and style influencer Neco London. Photograph: Toby Shaw
The bar at Kadie’s. Photograph: Toby Shaw
Maximillian the Magician at the PhotoMeBooth
Neco London, Miss Bones and a guest at the PhotoMeBooth
Blogger Melissa Zahorujiko, Kristen Byass and Amira at the PhotoMeBooth
From left: presenter Hayley Palmer, Silvia Lemos and Musician Larissa Eddie enjoying the PhotoMeBooth
Guests at the party enjoying the PhotoMeBooth
From left: photographer, Francesco Zinno and friends enjoying the PhotoMeBooth
Mona Ali enjoying the PhotoMeBooth
Guests at the party enjoying the PhotoMeBooth
Guests at the party enjoying the PhotoMeBooth
Models and friends enjoying the PhotoMeBooth
Models enjoying the PhotoMeBooth
Watch the magical Maximilian in action here: https://youtu.be/nXTFm0g5XPg
A bespoke cocktail menu was created by D1 Gin, a luxury spirit brand known for combining the best of distilling craft and contemporary art. Guests could choose from a classic gin and tonic or vodka and tonic, or for the more daring, the Rooibos Mule, a spice cold infusion of vodka and ginger ale, or the Dom Collins, made of gin, lemon juice ginger, and syrup.
by Maria Noyen
Thank you to our sponsors D1 London Gin and Vodka and I Am Rockstar
Glass x Edeline Lee photographs by Toby Shaw instagram: @tobyshawphoto