The flurry of parties Thursday didn’t deter Jason Wu, Brizo and Family Style from kicking off New York Design Week with a dinner of their own.
The trio kicked off NYCxDesign, which began Thursday, with a dinner at Yann Nury’s La Résidence, and Leslie Bibb, Brooke Shields and Lily Rabe were quick to get in on the fun.
“I’m happy to have brought people from different parts of my life,” Wu said during his toast after a steady flow of caviar-topped wagyu tartare, truffle grilled cheeses and a host of other hors-d’oeuvres. “We like a chic dinner where the food is actually good.”
Wu has been designing alongside Brizo since 2006, and also noted he doesn’t feel his creativity is confined to a single medium, be it fashion or interior design. “I just appreciate talent and I appreciate substance,” he said. “I think that’s longevity. I’ll be around forever.”
Shields was a recent friend of Wu’s, who said, “I don’t get to actually know a lot of designers. And this is one of the most beautiful dresses I’ve ever had,” in a nod to the designer’s frock she donned.
Bibb was in a similar camp, saying that Wu had dressed her a few times over the years. “I have worn Jason a few times during special events in my life. I wore him when I first started doing press for White Lotus,” she said. “His tailoring and the way he fits a woman’s body — this has construction to it, but it has flow.”
It’s been a busy season for Bibb, who kicked off the year with the third season of “The White Lotus.” She hasn’t lost any steam.
“It is such a ride,” she said. “I love it, I’m loving every f–king minute. Going into the second half [of the year], I’m just revving up. It’s new stuff, and then there’s awards, too.”
Guests then sat down for a meal that entailed leeks and caviar, morels and rosemary, squash blossom-wrapped striped bass and roasted chicken — and given the evening’s cohosts, all was aptly served family-style.
