in Mexico every good party ends up at 6:00am, while in Manhattan every gala starts at 7:00pm and sometimes they start right up at sunset. yes it’s a cultural shock for us latins but like we say “Mexican water” is always welcome at any time right?. so before the gala of galas hosted at the Plaza, New York Icon Lauren Levison threw her annual CFDA cocktail held inside the 21st floor at the Peninsula where guests enjoyed champagne and a first look at everyone’s outfit for the Save Venice Ball. by some celestial act from heaven I got an invite to the party before the party, here’s an intimate look captured by the one and only Marcy Swingle a.k.a. @gastrochic on Instagram XOXO💋

Queen of the Night: Lauren Levison. picture by Marcy Swingle, @gastrochic on Instagram.

Art pieces by Gigi Burris. picture by Marcy Swingle, @gastrochic on Instagram.

Hostess with the mostess. picture by Marcy Swingle, @gastrochic on Instagram.

winner of the night: New York designer Bach Mai wearing a mask by New York designer Gigi Burris. picture by Marcy Swingle, @gastrochic on Instagram.

New York designer Gigi Burris. picture by Marcy Swingle, @gastrochic on Instagram.

besties at the party before the party. picture by Marcy Swingle, @gastrochic on Instagram.

my Swan outfit. picture by Marcy Swingle, @gastrochic on Instagram.

three It Girls in this moment. picture by Marcy Swingle, @gastrochic on Instagram.

best dressed of the night: Clyde. picture by Marcy Swingle, @gastrochic on Instagram.