DECO DECADENCE – Art Deco Society of New York

By Rio Hamilton - NOV 19, 2013 TUESDAY

November 16th, 2013 – 8:13 PM 53 degrees …..

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Earlier in the week, I had the pleasure of visiting one of the finest Art Deco buildings ever constructed, Walker Tower. I was thrilled to end my week with another Art Deco experience . . . . Celebrity Fashion Designer Richard Lowes‘ glamorous soiree called “Deco Decadence” for the Art Deco Society of New York.

Mr. Lowe has been duly appointed for enthusiastically gathering the next generation of Art Deco lovers, increasing membership and mixing today’s high society with yesterdays stylized decadence. It was a perfect misty New York night, truly DECO inspired – glowing moon, crisp air and cool jazz souonds humming in the background of the lower level lounge.

“When one chooses to dress, why not go where others can appreciate it”, says Richard Lowe III, the well dressed man who hosted the glamorous event. Cocktails, nibbles and lots of admiration for everything DECO.

Art Deco Forever

Handsome Richard Lowe, beautifully coiffed Laura Kimsey and big thank you to
DIOR for the vintage tux shirt /diamond studs and wonderful 2014 Tuxedo Jacket . .

Fabulous Deco ladies (L) Nekema, Francia and Jamela

We all appreciated the gentleman outlaws who bootlegged the liquor
Douglas (left) and Andrew

gorgeous couple Maurice and Julia

Love the floors in the Flatiron Lounge

Ms. Harder peers through her vintage glasses with Tarin and Gabrielle (R)

Daniel Lonergan and Richard Lowe

Luxury is in the details of Lauras’ beautiful dress and board member
Richards’ perfectly tailored tuxedo

Andrew – we like your smile !

ADORABLE COUPLE = Nor and James Erickson

Erin and Keith

Darlene Elkanick, Richard Lowe and Laura Kimsey
the ladies were the winners of the best dressed contest

From left : Maryham, Cindy, Amy, Douglas and Andrew

“You’ll need to join the Art Deco Society of New York if you want to come to our next soiree”

Dancing with the camera makes for a blurry picture at the
DECO DECANDENCE party !!!

Julia found another handsome man – Jason Summers

special thanks to Zeke (Flatiron Lounge Manager) – great Party -great Space –
great Gatsby !!

Archivist, Erin and Art Deco Society President, Roberta (r)

Richard, Julia and Maurice

Lovely Darlene won the best dress award of the night

Rio Hamilton

Rio Hamilton is a business development professional with vast marketing and sales experience.He specializes in brand promotion for the luxury interior design and lifestyle industries. Rio works with companies, individuals and groups on concentrated brand identity and elevation. He has a popular website that chronicles "the who's who" at design and fashion events throughout greater New York.