BELLA Magazine hosted its September 2024 Fall Fashion Issue Cover Party and 5-year anniversary celebration at Fifty Four in Midtown, Manhattan. The red carpet event was hosted by CEO/EIC, Vanessa Coppes, along with world-renowned America’s Next Top Model photographer, Nigel Barker, who shot the Fall Fashion Issue cover, featuring Maye Musk. The night was also a special debut of Nigel’s ready-to-serve, premium espresso martinis, The Barker Company.

Guests enjoyed The Barker Company Espresso Martinis and 21Seeds Infused Tequila. DJ Spin Diesel had the party dancing while Vivid Pix Photo Booth snapped fun photos as keepsakes + Sophie Fain Art captured everyone’s post-fashion week looks with her beautiful sketches. Party goers parted with VIP Swag Bags, courtesy of Karen Diaz Meaike, filled with products including JILLIES Dress Weights, I KNOW Glow Booster, I KNOW R4 Night-Time Hydrating Cream, BEAUTELANIN Rebatch Aloe & Cucumber Soap Bar, L’BRI Daily Moisturizing Hand & Body Lotion, and a MOON D’ELLE Gift box and card.

Notables included Jay Manuel (America’s Next Top Model), Coco Rocha (fashion model), Laura Geller (Laura Geller Beauty), Ruthie Davis (shoe designer), Josh McBride (TV Host), Nicky Delaney (influencer), Victoria Vesce (USA’s The Anonymous), Christopher Shulstad (USA’s The Anonymous), Gabriella + Catherine (TLC’s Smothered), and Max Talisman (actor).

Photography: Michelle Behre

Videography: Miguel Pichardo