Inside Chanel's Exclusive Bleu De Chanel Party In New York

Spotted: skinny fries, a surprise performance, and Christopher Briney in a corner.

Tyrell Hampton

Last night, Chanel turned New York blue—literally. To celebrate the U.S. launch of Bleu de Chanel L'Exclusif, the French house took over the penthouse at 1 Madison with a guest list stacked with buzzy actors, musicians, and downtown It kids. I walked in and immediately spotted Evan Mock in front of the step and repeat, Christopher Briney, who arrived later and was immediately surrounded by flashing bulbs, and Teyana Taylor, who arrived in the pearl-heeled Chanel boots that are on everyone's wish list this season. Skinny fries and hamachi crudo were passed around on silver trays with Chanel napkins, and Daniel Caesar performed a surprise set around 9 p.m.

But the true star of the show was the Empire State building, who was lit up in blue—a skyline-level flex that made sure the whole city knew Chanel was celebrating.

Keep scrolling to see photos from the night, captured by Tyrell Hampton.