Mennella. Of course, it was an all-Italian dinner, with Capri-inspired decor designed by Roberto himself and Mediterranean menu by Zafferano's ; but the mood was all about NYC! The guest of honor of the festivity was in fact Patricia Field, the iconic NYC fashion guru, Emmy-winning, Oscar-nominated Costume Designer
for legendary movies and TV shows like Sex&theCity and Devil Wears Prada, among many.
Patricia flew to London in occasion of Faraone Mennella's 12th birthday, sending the London fashion press into fashion hysteria!
The attendance could have not been more glamorous than it turned out to be : Dame Vivienne Westwood and her husband Andreas arrived to the FM Knightsbridge outpost on their bikes and they are well known for NOT attending social events, and to be very private and quite allergic to the "fashion scene"; Julian MacDonald arrived at Patricia's arm, being friends for many years; the incredible blogger Bip Ling entertained everyone with her non-stopping energy; Texas' social butterfly and lifestyle columnist Lindsey Love, with her signature chic style and blonde southern charisma; Vanity Fair's Elisabeth Saltzman who met Pat when she was only 13yo, in NYC and could have not missed hugging Pat; Victoria Gucci, of the namesake fashion Dinasty, who is Faraone Mennella's Muse in London and chatted all night with Pat about her grandmother's closet and her vintage gucci blog; actress Josephine de la Baum, Mark Ronson's wife, in love with FM jewelry; and the charming english actress and model Jamie Winstone, who showed up with her short hair matching Pat's signature red color and in Vivienne Westwood head-to-toe! The night went on until past midnight ("rare for a fashion dinner in London" an editor was heard uttering with a smile) through laughter, serial instagrammers, Vivienne Westwood's words of wisdom on environment, and Patricia joyful and cool as always. After dinner, few insomniacs continued the festivity at the new London hot spot, Tonteria Express, dancing till 3am! New York style! On Saturday night, Sex&theCity's star Kim Cattrall, invited the gang to her touching performance (not to be missed, running until end of August) at the Old Vic Theater: "Sweet Bird of Youth" by Tennessee Williams. In her greenroom at the end of the show, it was quite a "family reunion", considering that those two women kick-started Faraone Mennella back in 2002! Perfect way to conclude a memorable London weekend and jewelry
celebrations!
Happy Birthday to Faraone Mennella, we love you Pat!
