World of Chris Collins

a fragrance cocktail bar experience

On June 18, 2022 Design & Dialogue presented the World of Chris Collins, creating a fragrance cocktail bar experience. The in-depth discussion explored Chris’ beginnings as a Ralph Lauren model for 20 years, to building a luxury fragrance brand. His stockists include Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Sephora and Nordstrom.

The evening included multisensory experiences with craft cocktails & hors d’oeuvres. The evening ended with a complementary sonic experience led by The Rakiem Walker Project and special guest, Mannie Fresh.

Scent | Design & Dialogue

a fragrance cocktail bar experience

CEO & Founder, Chris Collins
The Rakiem Walker Project performed live with special guest Mannie Fresh

Producer: C. Madry

Director of Photography: Kelvin Bulluck

Creative Partner: Michelle Fok, Thirteen See Creative

Special Thanks: The Rakiem Walker Project, Mannie Fresh, DJ Pelau and Ludlow House

Celebrating King Pleasure

On April 10, Design & Dialogue presented an evening of Art and Conversation discussing the King Pleasure exhibition, an exhibition of over 200 never-before-seen works curated by the estate of Jean Michel Basquiat. The panel discussion featured guest Artist, Ainsley Burrows and Multidisciplinary Artist and Curator, Nic Brierre Aziz.

Producer: C. Madry

Director of Photography: Kelvin Bulluck

Creative Partner: Michelle Fok, Thirteen See Creative

Special Thanks: Dr. Ricco Wright, Black Wall Street Gallery , Clockwork DJ and Soho House New York

Salt Water SS ‘22

On February 19, House of Aama presented an evening of Fashion, Art, and Conversation to celebrate and premiere their Salt Water campaign exhibition, photographed by Myles Loftin, and the film screening of the fictionalized Black Resort Community, Camp Aama. The exhibition was on view at Soho House New York in celebration of New York Fashion Week and Black History Month.

House of Aama

SALT WATER SS 22

The Salt Water Collection was photographed by Myles Loftin for House of Aama | February 2022
photo credit: Kelvin Bulluck
Produced and Directed by Equator Productions, House of Aama collaborated with an all-star crew to create a 5 min film short highlighting the Salt Water collection.
House of Aama’s Rebecca Henry and Akua Shabaka discussed the creative process behind their textile prints, campaign and film short with artist collaborators Gianni Lee, Myles Loftin, Ashley Cimone (Equator Productions), Anthony Prince Leslie (Equator Productions and Anaka (Sound and Movement).
Known for their Interior Design work in showrooms on Seventh Avenue, David F. Zambrana & Rik Homme of La Maison Privé created stunning visuals for the evening.