Bulgari Toasts 50 Years at Aman Jazz Club in New York

Bulgari is celebrating its golden anniversary — and what better way to mark the occasion than with a party at New York’s buzziest new club, which also happens to be just a block down from its Fifth Avenue flagship?

The Italian jewelry maison took over the intimate Aman Jazz Club “speakeasy” on Wednesday to toast 50 years in business with a crowd of the brand’s nearest and dearest supporters. Making their way down a set of stairs, guests were greeted by a case of limited-edition Bulgari pieces, available exclusively at the New York flagship, before stepping into the dim club.

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Peter Marino, who several years ago redesigned the Bulgari flagship, chatted with Bulgari president of North America Hervé Perrot, who then led the architect by the hand to a VIP table where Nicola Bulgari was holding court. Katie Holmes arrived soon after, followed by “Black Panther” star Danai Gurira. “You caught me over-smiling,” said the actress, smiling as she was welcomed into the dim space by the flash of photography; seated, she gamely posed with her Bulgari wares strategically on view. Actress Leyna Bloom found a prime seat at a cocktail table located directly in front of the stage, where Brian Newman, a trumpet player and the venue’s creative director, led a lively jazz set.

Other guests included artist couple Arden Wohl and Jonah Freeman, Duckie Thot, Ivy Getty, Lucas Jagger, models Jacquelyn Jablonski and Olivia Ponton and a swath of stylists and editors including Marion Fasel and Lynn Yaeger, who cowrote Bulgari’s 50th anniversary book “B Is Bulgari.” The book’s title was also rendered into a specialty cocktail, served with a branded ice cube.

The evening’s festivities culminated with a performance by Dev Hynes, who was joined onstage by Ian Isiah and Eva Tonklin. DJ duo Angel + Dren were on deck to close out the evening.

While many in the room were lent jewels for the celebration, no guest was left empty-handed at the end of the night. Making their way up the orange-lit stairwell, which led back to 56th Street, guests were handed a Bulgari gift bag. A copy of “B Is for Bulgari” was tucked inside.

Launch Gallery: Inside Bulgari's 50th Anniversary Celebration

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