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On an especially auspicious March 17\u2014St. Patrick\u2019s Day\u2014a cohort of New York City\u2019s brides-to-be and wedding industry insiders gathered at the Manolo Blahnik store on Madison Avenue for the fifth annual Over The Moon x Manolo Blahnik shopping soir\u00e9e.<\/p>\n
The cocktail party doubled as a pre\u2013New York Bridal Fashion Week fete and as a celebratory way to usher in the start of wedding season. Guests also previewed the exclusive new Lein for Over The Moon capsule<\/a> and fine jewelry by LaPietra. The recently-launched line from former Vogue<\/em> editors Jessica Sailer Van Lith and Christina Caldwell has already made its mark on the fine jewelry industry with its cultured, old mine\u2013cut diamonds. And, of course, no look would be complete without accessorizing from tip to toe: everyone tried on Manolo heels, sandals, and flats, as well as styles from the brand\u2019s newest wedding collection for a finishing touch.<\/p>\n Lein for Over The Moon exclusives were also available to try on and purchase; a welcome chance to secure these limited-edition, made-to-order pieces. Designed by Meredith Stoecklein, the collaboration features six looks. OTM founder and Vogue<\/em> editor Alexandra Macon opted to wear her personal favorite from the collection, the Beau Crystal Lattice Dress.<\/a><\/p>\n In the spirit of the event, a \u201cSomething Blue Bar\u201d doubled as a gifting suite, stocked with delights from Jo Malone, Dear Sundays, Smythson, 111Skin, Chord by Mary Orton, Mrs. Box, and Monogram Mary. Ahead of the evening, renowned celebrity hairstylist Valery Joseph, alongside Meg Workman, oversaw the models\u2019 glam, with a particular nod to 111Skin as a complexion-elevating essential.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, the boutique\u2019s bar sparkled with cocktails by Wilde Irish Gin, serving up playful signatures like the OTM Moonlit Gimlet and the Blahnik & Tonic. Guests also enjoyed organic wines from Avaline Wine, the female-founded brand that is redefining sustainable sipping.<\/p>\n For those unable to resist a new pair of Manolos, there was a shoe customization station by P.S. Calligraphy that pressed gold foil monograms and personalized messages onto the soles. New York-based wedding planner Norma Cohen\u2019s daughter Lydia ordered a pair, playfully inscribing \u201cDon\u2019t\u201d on one sole and \u201cTrip\u201d on the other.<\/p>\n While the gathering officially kicked off Bridal Fashion Week, brides weren\u2019t the only ones celebrating. Many guests marked personal milestones with a little self-indulgence: planner Veronica Joy<\/a> treated herself to brown suede Manolos for her birthday, while Over The Moon\u2019s own Savannah Rockwin secured her first pair\u2014a rite of passage for any Sex and the City<\/em> devotee. On that note, the party even welcomed an appearance by the show\u2019s author, Candace Bushnell.<\/p>\n Brides-to-be Hope LaVine and Madelyn Wysner drew inspiration for their wedding wardrobe. Recent bride Zaye de Givenchy and content creators Ashley Avignone, Aly Klima, Janny Kim, and Samantha Varvel also reveled in the inspiration all evening long. But perhaps one of the most special guests of the entire night was designer Jennifer Behr\u2019s cavapoo Alice, who was offered water from a Manolo Blahnik dog bowl.<\/p>\n Even after the store closed, the party\u2014and shopping\u2014continued. After all, the Over The Moon x Manolo Blahnik NYBFW event only comes around once a year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n