Bretman Rock and More Shine at Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s Exclusive NYFW Afterparty

February 15, 2024

A bustling crowd at the NYFW afterparty for Ludovic de Saint Sernin. Guests are mingling and enjoying drinks, with a diverse array of fashion styles on display, set against a backdrop of a well-stocked bar with amber lighting.

Ludovic de Saint Sernin's NYFW debut was marked by a lavish afterparty at BOOM atop The Standard, High Line, where a galaxy of celebrities gathered to celebrate the trailblazing AW24 collection. The event captured New York's vibrant nightlife essence, serving as a fitting culmination to a show that masterfully intertwined New York's contrasting narratives of grit and glamour, inspired by Robert Mapplethorpe.

**Miles Greenberg**, **Drumaq**, **Rickey Thompson**, and **Bretman Rock** attend the Ludovic de Saint Sernin NYFW Afterparty in style. (Image courtesy of BFA/Deonté Lee).

A Night of Elegance and Revelry

On February 11, 2024, the afterparty became a nexus for fashion's luminaries, including Kelela, Patrick Ta, Prabal Gurung, and Bretman Rock, underscoring the event's significance on the fashion calendar. The choice of venue, with its panoramic city views, underscored the collection's homage to the spirited duality of New York.

In collaboration with Document Journal, the Ludovic de Saint Sernin's NYFW Aferparty was further elevated, bringing together the realms of high fashion and cutting-edge culture makers. This partnership underscored the event's cultural significance and added an extra layer of sophistication and artistic depth to the afterparty, highlighting the interconnectedness of fashion, art, and media in today's cultural landscape.

A model gracefully showcases a sparkling red sequined gown with delicate white floral accents, featuring a deep neckline and fitted silhouette, at Ludovic de Saint Sernin's AW24 collection show during New York Fashion Week.

Collection Highlights: Mapplethorpe's Dualities

De Saint Sernin's AW24 collection, titled "X: The Robert Mapplethorpe Collection," navigated the delicate balance between innocence and eroticism, a theme resonant with Mapplethorpe's own artistic journey. The designs encapsulated the essence of New York, blending the city's raw energy with sophisticated elegance.

Craftsmanship and Collaboration

De Saint Sernin expanded the collection's narrative by unveiling a stunning fine jewelry line in partnership with TOUS, reflecting Mapplethorpe's artistic essence. This fusion of artisanal craftsmanship and high fashion underscored de Saint Sernin's innovative approach to design.

**Lisa Joy**, **Tina Leung**, **Prabal Gurung**, **Ezra J. William** attend the Ludovic de Saint Sernin NYFW Afterparty in style. (Image courtesy of BFA/Deonté Lee).

Nightlife icons Linux and **Ruby Zarsky** attend the Ludovic de Saint Sernin NYFW Afterparty. (Image courtesy of BFA/Deonté Lee).

Embracing New York's Nightlife

The collection and the afterparty together celebrated the unapologetic boldness of New York's underground scenes, a sentiment that resonated with Mapplethorpe's legacy and the Ludovic de Saint Sernin brand ethos.

This event not only marked de Saint Sernin's successful NYFW debut but also reinforced the brand's esteemed position within the fashion industry, promising a future where the legacy of icons like Mapplethorpe continues to inspire and shape the landscape of contemporary fashion.

For an in-depth exploration of Ludovic de Saint Sernin's AW24 collection, see our previous coverage.