Solange Knowles and Benjamin Bronfman
Last night Pioneer Works held their 2nd Annual Village FĂȘte hosted by: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Dustin Yellin, Lazaro Hernandez & Jack McCollough, Lauren & Andres Santo Domingo, Paola Antonelli, Swizz Beatz, Mike D, Janna Levin, and Shirin Neshat. The stylish affair took place on Sunday, May 3rd followed by an After Party in Redhook, Brooklyn.
The well-heeled crowd enjoyed a cocktail reception, silent auction, and dinner catered by The Cleaver company during the live auction conducted by Alexander Gilkes, co-founder of Paddle8. In honor of Pioneer Works, artfully crafted concoctions, as well as a DIY Bombay Sapphire EAST Gin & Tonic bar were evening standouts, where guests customized their own G&T using a variety of exotic botanicals including Lemongrass, Peppercorn, Asian Pears, Cinnamon sticks, almonds, allspice and lime wheels — each one highlighting the unique flavor profile of the gin.
Additional notable guests included: Solange Knowles, Benjamin Bronfman, Jemima Kirke (Girls), Lucy Liu, DJ Leigh Lezark, Karen Duffy, Designer Wes Gordon, Alexandra Richards, Starvos Niarchos, among others.
Model Theodora Richards
Poppy Delevingne
Lucy Liu
Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images for BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN