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Waris Ahluwalia Reminds Us that Love Conquers All at his Late-night Tea Party at the Top of the Standard

Earlier this week, Waris Ahluwalia made a return to the Top of the Standard to host an epic late night tea party to launch his much anticipated new line of organic adaptogenic functional teas, HOUSE of WARIS BOTANICALS he crafted together with a team of herbalists. A late night tea party Waris-style means friends (and Waris has a bunch of great ones) gathering together to sip tea, drink botanical cocktails and dance the night away, to be later reminded by the host himself that in a dysfunctional world, we are here to celebrate wellness and friendship.

Sunset Jazz in November

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Join us for Sunset Jazz at Top of The Standard, bringing the best of the New York scene to the skyline.

The New Black Vanguard Went Around Editors to Gain Following

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Today is the release of Aperture's newest book The New Black Vanguard. Written and edited by curator and critic, Antwaun Sargent, the book portrays 15 black fashion photographers who have all gone around traditional media to build their careers. Talent like Tyler Mitchell, the first and only ever black photographer to have his work on the cover of Vogue, Micaiah Carter and more have all contributed to the book, which is filled with beautiful imagery as well as important conversations between the older and younger generation of black photographers. Before the launch party at the Top of The Standard, we met up with Sargent to discuss the powerful message behind the book.

Annie O Presents: Caroline Vreeland

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Very few artists are associated with an adjective like ubiquitous, but that’s perhaps one of the best-suited descriptions for Caroline Vreeland. Vreeland, the fashion muse coveted for campaigns and magazine covers alike; Vreeland, the heir to a famous family name who made it on her own; or Vreeland, the musician... She is everywhere. Her debut album, Notes on Sex and Winewill be out in early 2020. Annie O caught up with her before her show at Top of The Standard on November 14.