A Look at the New York City Ballet’s Fall Gala and the Red Carpet Looks of the Stars

On October 5th, the New York City Ballet celebrated its 75th anniversary at the Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater. The gala was to “honor the Co-Founding choreographers, George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins, fashion, and New York City,” stated by the New York City Ballet on its website. The celebration included a red carpet, with A-list celebrities in attendance, and performances of Balanchine's "Who Cares" and Robbins’ "Glass Pieces."

This interior shot shows a large, crowded event, possibly a gala or party, in a venue decorated with tall banners featuring fashion sketches.

Courtesy of NYCBallet.com

The event was extravagant and elegant, with many in attendance to appreciate the art of ballet. While many professional dancers performed, some celebrities took to the stage as well. Some of the special guest vocalists included  Broadway legend: Patti Lupone; Vanessa Williams, actress and singer; Joshua Henry, actor and musician. Keeping connection with the  ballet, they sang Gershwin pieces and  Balanchine's "Who Cares."

A red carpet image features three individuals posing together in sophisticated looks: a dark blue gown, a black tuxedo, and a bright pink gown.

Vanessa Williams, Joshua Henry, and Patti LuPone - Getty Images

During another part of the event, a red carpet highlighted the Fall fashion gala. Many stars were dressed in their best, posing for photos. Keeping the connection with ballet and the original costuming, Wes Gordon designed a modern update to the original looks for Balanchine's “Who Cares”. With fashion pulled into the event, the red carpet showcased many elegant and chic looks. One main look was that of Sarah Jessica Parker. As the Vice Chair of the NYC Ballet Board of Directors, she came dressed to impress. She wore a Carolina Herrera black dress with tutu skirt and large satin bow in her hair. She also wore mismatched heels from her own collection. The tutu gives a nod to the original ballerina costume, and the color choice can also give a nod to The Black Swan.

This image features Sarah Jessica Parker at a red-carpet event, dressed in an off-the-shoulder black gown with a tulle skirt. Next to her, Matthew Broderick is wearing a black tuxedo.

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick - Getty Images

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and their looks from the event!

A red-carpet image features a woman wearing a white sleeveless gown accented with large floral detailing.

Nicky Hilton Rothschild in Oscar De La Renta - Getty Images

Two red-carpet images capture two individuals: on the left, a person wearing a strapless, flowing yellow gown with a black floral pattern, and on the right, a man in a gray suit.

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Brynn Whitfield in Richard Quinn - Getty Images
Right:
Christian Cowan - Getty Images

A display of two red-carpet images showcases two women wearing black gowns, one featuring a cape and the other a sleeveless design.

Left:
Dianna Argon in Carolina Herrera - Getty Images
Right:
Christy Turlington in Giorgio Armani - Getty Images

This image displays two red carpet photos featuring a woman in an icy light blue satin gown and a man dressed in a formal black suit.

Left:
Molly Ringwald in “Decades” Vintage Boutique  - Getty Images

Two images feature individuals on a red carpet: one woman is dressed in a lime-green strapless gown, while a couple is dressed in a black suit and a white silk gown.

Left:
Ariana Debose in Carolina Herrera - Getty Images
Right:
Norman Reedus and Diane Kruger in Givenchy - Getty Images

Article by Gabrielle Ramos, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine
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