In celebration of New York Fashion Week, fashion designer Christian Siriano hosted an intimate pre-show sit-down dinner and dance party at Bar Bas, the sexy French cocktail lounge decked in beautiful ambiance and fringe accents nestled beneath the notable restaurant Marseille in Hell's Kitchen, in honor of his highly anticipated NYFW show.

Bringing together approximately 25 models, the evening offered a relaxed and celebratory setting to gather ahead of the runway. Guests came together over dinner, cocktails, and fun as they prepared for one of the most exciting moments of the week.

Models in attendance included Anna Schilling, Larissa Marchiori, Daphne Velghe, Marquita Pring, Jocelyn, Solo Savka, Anna Savka, Ya Jagne, Leah Brown, Vlada, Alena, Kylie Vonnahme, Yulia Saparniiazova, Irina Kravchenko, Chloe Evero, Aqua, Marcela Ohio, Siri, AJ, Alena Frolova, Lovisa, and Sophie Longford, with music by DJ Gas. 

The French-style dinner at Bar Bas unfolded as a beautifully curated menu, beginning with appetizers of roasted beets with goat cheese and crab and avocado toast. For the main course, guests could choose from sliced NY strip steak, grilled Atlantic salmon, or seared yellowfin tuna, accompanied by an assortment of sides including roasted rainbow carrots, creamy mashed potatoes, sautéed spinach, and French fries. Dessert featured fresh berries with mango sorbet, followed by a surprise specialty cake of Siriano by Bitee Pastries. The models and Siriano sipped on a selection of cocktails and wine, including the Le chat Noir, Bar Bas’ specialty cocktail, and the Runway Espresso Martini.

Set against the energy of New York Fashion Week, the evening brought together fashion and hospitality in an intimate Bar Bas setting to kick off the high-energy fashion season, creating a memorable pre-show evening for Christian Siriano and his models before taking the runway, paired with iconic pop sounds by Britney Spears, RuPaul, Janet, and Madonna.

Image Credit: Andry Familia