The Wrap-Up! Fashion Scholarship Fund, Dandyism and Swedish Meatballs Lead the Way

Fashion Scholarship Fund 88th Annual Gala Honoring Jerry Lorenzo, Sara And Erin Foster, And Tony Spring, Co-Hosted By Christian Siriano And Coco Rocha - Inside
Jerry Lorenzo. Image: Getty Images for Fashion Scholarship Fund.

Over $1.9 million in scholarships went to 160 Fashion Scholarship Fund (FSF) Scholars, including a fresh wave of Virgil Abloh “Post-Modern” recipients repping 75 colleges nationwide. Fear of God’s Jerry Lorenzo, an FSF Honoree, sat on the judge’s panel—bridging streetwear intellect with institutional acclaim. Their work wasn’t just seen—it was felt.

the wrap up
Monica L.Miller, Jonathan McCrory, Dandy Wellington, Lana Turner. Image: Argenis Apolinario.

A tight-knit panel cracked open the legacy of tailoring, dandyism and the way Harlem’s style swagger rewrote the code. From sharp lapels to sharp minds, the conversation traced a lineage where elegance doubled as resistance—and Black joy wore a suit.

IKEA STOCKHOLM NYC
Jerome Lamaar. Image: Mike Vitelli for BFA.com.

Guests vibed with inventive bites and Swedish-tinged sips—yes, even the IKEA meatball got a remix. The STOCKHOLM collection, 40 years in the making, just dropped its biggest edition yet: 96 pieces deep, from sculptural sofas to mouth-blown vases. Inspired by the dual rhythm of Stockholm’s city grit and natural calm, the full drop hits online and in-store April 10, 2025.

Hennessy x Guerlain: Habit Rouge Spirit Parfum Launch
Alex Toussaint. Image: Yvonne Tnt for BFA.com.

Guerlain and Hennessy threw a low-lit, high-scent cocktail affair at PEOPLE’S, NYC’s invite-only haunt, to unveil Habit Rouge Spirit—aged like fine cognac in Hennessy oak. Tastemakers crafted the ‘X.O Habit’ cocktail while the notes of citrus, leather and spice lingered in the air like poetry. Perfumer Delphine Jelk broke down the scent’s origin story—one of bold moves, expert hands and old-world French savoir faire.

the wrap up
David Jonsson. Image: courtesy of Cartier.

Cartier took over the V&A for a night of elegance, honoring nearly 30 years since their last major exhibition. Ambassadors, artists and fashion royalty broke bread in the Raphael Court before acoustic sets by James Bay and Holly Humberstone set the night aglow. A toast to timeless shimmer and the Maison’s magnetic pull.

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