October 2023

U.S. Ambassador Denise Campbell Bauer opened the doors of the official embassy residence Hôtel de Pontalba for a night of celebrating young designers and American cotton. A cocktail reception marked the sixth edition of the Supima Design Lab, a fashion showcase of works from newly minted design graduates within the Supima Design Competition within the U.S., finalists from last weekend’s Hyères International Festival of Fashion, Photography and Accessories, and a slate of more established young talents. The grand rooms of the previous Rothschild residence were lined with the designs on display, while classical piano greeted guests. Campbell Bauer took to the grand steps of the residence to talk to the gang as everyone squeezed into the doorway for a view. “I believe these are...