Wallpaper’s Born in Brazil launch party, New York
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As the design world descended on New York for the ICFF, Wallpaper* kicked off the action with a party to celebrate the launch of its Born in Brazil issue. Leading lights of the art, fashion and design community gathered at specialist Brazilian contemporary furniture gallery, Espasso, for the event, held in association with the country's top chain of luxury shopping centres, Iguatemi.
Guests, including a cohort of Brazilian models and Wallpaper* cover girl Ana Beatriz Barros, mingled among furniture by the likes of Carlos Motta in Espasso's converted Tribeca factory space. In keeping with theme of the issue, they sipped on custom-blended Wallpaper* caipirinhas from Sagatiba and nibbled on authentic Brazilian delicacies, courtesy of Greenwich Village restaurant Berimbau.
The limited edition cover designed by artist, Vik Muniz - featuring a paper cut-out representation of Rio's Vidigal favela - was unveiled for the first time during the party. And musician Nanny Assis treated the throng to an impromptu acoustic guitar session of Brazilian lounge music. It wrapped up a fitting toast to an issue that celebrated the most exciting country on earth.
Espasso owner Carlos Junqueira, Iguatemi CEO Carlos Jereissati, Wallpaper* editor-in-chief Tony Chambers and furniture designer Carlos Motta
Architects, Arthur Casas and Ligia Costa, with Espasso owner Carlos Junqueira
Models, Ana Beatriz Barros and Fernanda Motta, with Carlos Jereissati
Carlos Motta, writer Teri Agins, Carlos Junqueira, Patricia Assui of Iguatemi and Carlos Jereissati
The party took over two floors of the gallery
Publicist Nadine Johnson, jewellery designer Carlos de Souza, Quin Aluni and fashion designer, Italo Zucchelli
Models, Irina Shayk and Alessandra Ambrosio
Writer, Anthony Hayden-Guest, and Carlos Motta have a read of the Born in Brazil issue before the party
Models Alina Nakashima, Carolina Bittencourt, Fernanda Motta, Ana Beatriz Barros and Alessandra Ambrosio with Carlos Junqueira
Illustrator, Jean-Philippe Delhomme, and Tony Chambers
Rubin Fimoes, Cynthia Ferro, publicist Gina Nanni and writer Glenn O’Brien
Stylish New Yorkers, including Carolina Bittencourt and Alina Nakashima
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Melina Keays is the entertaining director of Wallpaper*. She has been part of the brand since the magazine’s launch in 1996, and is responsible for entertaining content across the print and digital platforms, and for Wallpaper’s creative agency Bespoke. A native Londoner, Melina takes inspiration from the whole spectrum of art and design – including film, literature, and fashion. Her work for the brand involves curating content, writing, and creative direction – conceiving luxury interior landscapes with a focus on food, drinks, and entertaining in all its forms
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