in velvetSaturday · 14 November 2026 · 7 pm

Black-Tie Gala · An evening in velvet

Eleanor

Crystal, candlelight, and a long velvet hush.

The Astor Ballroom · Manhattan

Your Host

About Eleanor

Eleanor

Eleanor

Patron · your host

Believes a great room, a great band, and the right people are most of the work.

How they met

One night, one room, every person I love in the same light.

A long table beneath the chandeliers, a string quartet warming up in the wings, and the kind of slow champagne hour that only an old ballroom can hold.

— black tie, please. Bring your favourite story.

The Astor

The Ballroom

The Astor

The Day

Under the chandeliers

The Ballroom

The Astor

Crystal Ballroom · 7 pm reception · 8:30 dinner · dancing until late

Attire

Black tie. Long gowns, dinner jackets, deep jewel tones — velvet rewarded.

Reply by 1 November

Will you join the table?

A note returned to the ballroom, or a click below.

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Where to Rest

The Astor House

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The Plaza

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