Thursday, January 9, 2014

Velvet Mafia Birthday Celebration - Maison O

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January 6, 2014 - 9:14 PM 16 degrees ......

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It was a cold, blistery winter night in NYC.  A dinner for the legendary artist and man of the NY Art Scene Scooter LaForge at Maison O was a throwback to the best days of NY nightlife. Food, drink and conversation for 50 of NY's fashion crazed people ! 

Our table had two goals;  recognizing the talented artist Scooter LaForge and a surprise birthday celebration for the iconic philanthropist, Mel Alvarez.   Good food and good humor kept the classic group of New Yorkers like; Elizabeth Butlin, Patrick Hamilton, Greg Gregaris, Chauncey Dandridge, Cannon Schuab, Donald and Katherine Lanziero, Walt Cessna, Rachel Singer, Scott Hug, and around the room Paul E Alexander, Viva Ruiz Machine, Dazzle Flower, Amanda Lepore, Stanley Love, and many others..

I met a wonderful group of new friends and was pleasantly reminded that the star studded velvet mafia of NYC still exists.  This is a new club night hosted by Sloan and will probably become monthly!!!

A special birthday shout out to Mel Alavarez who has been a supportive friend and well connected colleague. And, a special thank you to Chauncey Dandridge for coordinating the memorable evening.


Birthday boy Melchor Alvarez
New arrivals on a cold chilly night
Penny, Walt and Scooter pose with friends at their dinner table
Scooter gives Mel a big birthday hug

Cannon Schaub (crush) enjoys cocktails with friends
Scooter thank you for the use of your terrific images
Mel takes a picture of his birthday party crew
Birthday boy surrounded by good friends. .. . . Patrick and Elizabeth
Chauncey (author "The House of Dandridge) and Greg (Dance Parade)
Beer taking effect
Dance party downstairs
Photographer - Aaron Cobbett 
Group hug
Amanda Lepore and Johnny Rozsa
Invitation cards by Scooter LaForge
Penny Arcade and Sloan Morgan Mandell
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