On Thursday afternoon, The Armory Show held a special preview of its art fair at the Javits Center. The show opens to the public today, and runs through September 11.
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Meanwhile, Hank Willis Thomas celebrated his show at Jack Shainman Gallery with an opening party at Bar Chrystie at Public Hotel.
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Also on Thursday, Saks and Chloe Bailey celebrated the start of New York Fashion Week with a cocktail party at L’Avenue at Saks.
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Later that night, Bergdorf Goodman also held a fashion week celebration at its men’s store. The evening featured performances Karen Elson (who dedicated a song to Queen Elizabeth) and Symone.
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On Wednesday, the Black in Fashion Council held a New York Fashion Week dinner at Maison Close.
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Meanwhile, Aerin Lauder hosted an intimate dinner at the Estée Lauder Townhouse to celebrate the tenth anniversary of her brand, and the launch of Rose de Grasse Joyful Bloom.
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On Tuesday, Harlem’s Fashion Row and LVMH held an afterparty at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The evening featured a performance by Cam’ron.
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