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Forbes
28-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Guests At The Mercer Can Now Access Zero Bond, One Of NYC's Most Sought-After Private Clubs
The Mercer Hotel The plugged-in set is all too aware that Zero Bond is one of the most sought-after private clubs worldwide. As the saying goes, you have to know someone who knows someone to get in. Now, you don't have to jump through so many hoops to experience what this chic Noho hideaway is all about. For the first time, guests of The Mercer can access Zero Bond, which is famous for its A-list draw. This is thanks to a new partnership between The Mercer and Scott Sartiano, founder of Bond Hospitality and the force behind Zero Bond. He's a legend in nightlife circles and is known for masterminding the art of 'the scene.' The collaboration brings together two mainstays in New York hospitality, each distinct. The Mercer has long been associated with discretion and creatively minded clientele. It's the stomping ground for the who's who and continues to draw in the cognoscenti. Zero Bond offers a modern social counterpart, shaped by a membership drawn to its blend of hospitality, design, and social connection. I can't leave out the buzzy bar with a bangout lineup of wines and spirits and a top brass culinary program led by the renowned chef Alfred Portale Scott Sartiano, the founder of Bond Hospitality 'The Mercer has always captured the essence of downtown New York, a place that is refined, creative, and timeless,' says Sartiano. 'Bringing it together with Zero Bond felt like a natural extension. Both places are built on a shared commitment to meaningful hospitality, and this partnership gives us the chance to bridge those experiences for our guests and members.' Since opening in 1997, The Mercer has been a staple of SoHo's hospitality landscape. Known for its loft-like rooms, understated interiors, and residential feel, the hotel has long attracted travelers who prefer intimacy over flash. Set within a Romanesque Revival building, the 73-room property was the first luxury hotel in the neighborhood and has remained a fixture in the area for over two decades. Just a few blocks away, Zero Bond has become an anchor of New York's creative and cultural scene. Designed to be more than a traditional members' club, it functions as a restaurant, lounge, workspace, and meeting place for a carefully selected community that includes many of the city's most visible and influential figures. Together, the two properties form a seamless downtown ecosystem. Now, hotel guests can tap into Zero Bond's world during their stay. In return, Zero Bond members will receive new perks at The Mercer, including personalized concierge services and preferred room rates, strengthening the connection between the two destinations. Sartiano is no stranger to the hotel. In 2023, he debuted Sartiano's, a stylish Italian restaurant tucked inside the ground floor of The Mercer that quickly became a hot-ticket reservation and still is today. The diners are chic, the Italian dishes are familiar, yet creative, and always impressive. Since opening the restaurant, Sartiano has worked closely with Mercer co-owners Richard Born and Ira Drukier on a quiet refresh of the hotel's lobby and guest rooms. The updates include new fabrics and finishes that preserve designer Christian Liaigre's original vision while introducing subtle, modern touches that strike a balance between timeless design and contemporary comfort. Sartiano's new role as partner solidifies a broader vision for the property, one that honors its legacy while gently evolving it. 'We are not reinventing The Mercer,' Sartiano adds. 'We're building on what makes it enduring: its sense of quiet luxury, thoughtful hospitality, and a spirit that feels uniquely New York.'
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prabal Gurung, Saks Fifth Avenue Cohost Cocktail Party to Celebrate the Designer's New Book
Prabal Gurung's new memoir, 'Walk Like a Girl,' was celebrated Thursday night at a cocktail party hosted by Saks Fifth Avenue and Gurung at the Rooftop at Zero Bond. Among those who attended were Roopal Patel, Phillip Lim, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Chloe Flower, Chloe King, Fernando Garcia, Isabel Wilkinson Schorr, Laura Kim, Lynn Yaeger, Fern Mallis, Mickey Boardman, Pritika Swarup, Radhika Jones, Sarita Choudhury and Tina Leung. More from WWD Saks Global Hires Advisers as It Works to Shore Up Liquidity Saks Connections: Luxury Reset and Industry Shake-up What's the Big Idea? The WWD Beauty CEO Summit Speakers Have Quite a Few Guests enjoyed 'It Started in Kathmandu,' 'Mumbai Rush' and 'Saks and the City' signature cocktails and nibbled on tuna crispy rice and sliders. Signed copies of 'Walk Like a Girl' were artfully displayed throughout the lounge vignettes, alongside custom coasters and napkins featuring powerful quotes from the book. The book tells the story of Gurung who grew up as a queer boy in Nepal and India and came to New York to pursue the American dream, only to encounter discrimination as he rose within the ranks of high fashion and high society. Gurung told WWD he's very good about talking about his work, whom he dresses and his inspiration, but, 'I've never talked about myself, so this is the first time.' To relive those things that he's been through 'was very cathartic,' he said. 'Just to look back to the fact that I've built a community of friends and people I love and admire, who have been there for me. It really was a reminder in gratitude and I'm so grateful,' said the designer, noting some parts were very difficult to write, such as those about his family and things he went through at school. 'The title came to me when I was in high school. I was an effeminate kid, and people would say 'You walk like a girl.' It was very pejoratively used,' he said. 'I didn't understand 'walking like a girl' was a problem because I was raised by a single mother, surrounded by women. I didn't understand the concept, like anything feminine was a bad thing. I used to wear my sister's dresses and all that. I get it, but in this hyper-masculine world that is so much about power and brute force, I felt this feminine-leaning ideas are softer ideas and something I grew up with.' Gurung said he didn't know it would become a book, and he wrote things down and sent it to his agent at CAA, who really liked it. And they sent it to Viking Penguin, and they loved it. So how does he feel now that it's out in the world? 'My friends didn't know what I'd been through. I'm not really open, I realized. I didn't want people to feel sorry for me. I wanted it to be a book, that if I can do it, so can anyone else,' Gurung said. He said this isn't a book about how to be a fashion designer. 'It's about how to be free.' So how did the idea of Saks and Gurung getting together to cohost a cocktail party come about? Gurung recalled that he first met Saks' Patel when she was at Bergdorf Goodman and he was at Bill Blass. He was having a cigarette outside 550 Seventh Avenue and was telling Patel about all the challenges he was facing, and she said, 'Why don't you start your own line?'' Patel, senior vice president, fashion director, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, said: 'We've long been champions of Prabal's vision and his work at Saks. We were one of the first retailers to carry the collection, and Prabal and I have known each other since the beginning of our careers.' 'Tonight is not just a celebration about Prabal's work as a designer. But he does so much for the community. 'Prabal is more than a designer — he has used his platform in the fashion industry not only to create exquisite collections, but also to champion inclusion, identity and purpose. Our clients are drawn to his creative vision because of the way it empowers individuality, and we're proud to honor this milestone in his career,' Patel said. Patel said she's read excerpts, but hasn't read the whole book yet. 'I have it reserved for my Memorial Day weekend reading, uninterrupted,' she of WWD Salma Hayek's Fashion Evolution Through the Years: A Red Carpet Journey [PHOTOS] How Christian Dior Revolutionized Fashion With His New Look: A History and Timeline Cannes Film Festival's French Actresses Whose Iconic Style Shines on the Red Carpet [PHOTOS]
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Tom Brady's Met Gala exit with model Kylie Vonnahme raises eyebrows—new romance brewing or just another celebrity coincidence?
Tom Brady made waves at a Met Gala after-party in New York City (Imagn Images) Tom Brady keeps it sleek while exiting Stella McCartney's exclusive Met Gala after party Kylie Vonnahme continued her night with Bravo stars at another high-profile bash Retired NFL legend Tom Brady may have stepped away from the football field, but he's still making headlines off of it—this time for his appearance at one of fashion's most glamorous nights. The 47-year-old former quarterback turned sports commentator was photographed at a 2025 Met Gala after party on Monday night (May 5), where he was seen leaving at the same time as comedian Chris Rock and rising fashion model Kylie Vonnahme .Brady, known for his polished style and public poise, was spotted at the exclusive Stella McCartney and Charlotte Tilbury-hosted after party at Zero Bond in New York City. Sporting a chic brown jacket, he exited the venue alongside Rock and Vonnahme, creating an instant buzz among photographers and fans all three celebrities were seen leaving simultaneously, sources confirmed that Brady and Vonnahme got into separate vehicles following their departure. Despite the timing and public speculation, there's no indication the two were together during or after the Brady may have wrapped up his night after Zero Bond, Kylie Vonnahme wasn't ready to call it quits. The model made her way to another party hosted at the Boom Boom Room—an iconic post-Gala hotspot—where she was seen mingling with Real Housewives of New York City cast members Jessel Taank and Erin who recently welcomed her fourth child, appeared to be enjoying the evening out with fellow NYC socialites. Photos from the second event surfaced on Instagram, showing Vonnahme fully embracing the glitz of Met Gala in retirement, Tom Brady's every move seems to generate conversation. Whether he's commentating in the broadcast booth or making appearances at elite cultural events, his presence still commands attention. His exit alongside notable names like Chris Rock and Kylie Vonnahme only adds fuel to the ongoing curiosity around his post-football Read: Bill Belichick's leaked email sparks new buzz over Tom Brady's 2020 Patriots departure While there's no confirmation of any personal connection between Brady and Vonnahme, the sighting has certainly given fans and tabloids something to talk about. For now, it seems Brady was simply enjoying another star-studded night in New York—like the fashion-forward icon he's quietly becoming.
Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
She's a '90s hip hop icon with eight Grammy Awards, one groundbreaking album and close family ties to reggae legend Bob Marley - but can YOU guess who she is?
Ready Or Not, this nineties hip-hop legend was gonna find a photo opportunity and take it quickly while attending one of numerous Met Gala after-parties in New York City on Monday evening. Famed for her husky vocal delivery, she was among celebrity guests at Manhattan venue Zero Bond as British fashion designer Stella McCartney and beauty mogul Charlotte Tilbury hosted a late night party in partnership with gin brand Bombay Sapphire. While many of her fellow guests knew The Score, the enigmatic star looked vastly different from her pioneering musical past as she enjoyed a rare public appearance following Mondy evening's Met Gala extravaganza. Posing for photos alongside party hosts Stella and Charlotte, she proved she still has The Ex- Factor despite a notable step away from the mainstream music industry following the release of her Grammy-Award winning debut album in 1997. These days it is her children, rising stars Selah and YG Marley, who are claiming plaudits as they attempt to forge their own paths in the music industry. And if the surname sounds familiar, that's because their father is Rohan Marley - son of legendary late reggae artist Bob Marley. But can you guess who she is? Ready Or Not, this nineties hip-hop legend was gonna find a photo opportunity and take it quickly while attending one of numerous Met Gala after-parties in New York City on Monday That's right - it's Lauryn Hill! The hugely talented star commanded attention in a burgundy trouser suit and matching leather coat while enjoying her latest night out on Monday evening. Alongside former bandmates Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel, Hill became a household name with New Jersey based hip hop act Fugees after initially starting her career as an actress. The band released debut album Blunted On Reality to critical acclaim in 1994, but it was sophomore album The Score that turned them into global stars following its release three years later. Containing hit singles Ready Or Not and Killing Me Softly with His Song - the latter a cover of the 1972 single from Lori Lieberman - the album subsequently earned the band two Grammys, making her the first woman to win the award for a Best Rap album. Hill would win further critical acclaim with the release of her conceptual debut solo album, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, in 1998. It's enormous success, chartingh at number one in the United States, made her the first female rapper to top the Billboard Hot 100. The following year, she set another record by becoming the first female rapper to feature on the cover of Time magazine. Lauryn Hill commanded attention in a burgundy trouser suit and matching leather coat while enjoying her latest night out on Monday evening (Right in 1996) To date, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill is still regarded as one of the defining urban albums of the 1990s and helped boost the artist's Grammy haul to an impressive eight in total. Her two children with reggae artist Rohan Marley - from whom she separated in 2009 - are now developing their own careers in the music and fashion industries. In 2024, Hill and her Fugees bandmates disappointed fans by cancelling the US leg of their tour just three days before the first show that August. In a following statement, Hill wrote: 'With difficulty the decision was made to pull down our upcoming North American tour dates,' she wrote, clarifying that 'The shows in the UK and Europe ARE MOVING FORWARD as planned.' Although the artist has developed a reputation over the years for canceling performances and having tardy start times, she attributed a recent spate of cancellations to a medical issue. Demand for UK and European shows may have been greater due to scarcity, as Hill reminded her fans that people in those regions 'not only haven't seen the Miseducation Anniversary performance yet, they also haven't seen the Fugees perform together in over 25 years!' Hill emphasized that 'no one' was 'more disappointed about not being able to perform' than her as she praised the experience of performing as a 'profound exchange of energy and emotion that excites me every time.' 'Every show is a piece of my expression and testament to our connection and shared love for music,' she added.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wynn bullish on Las Vegas as demand remains ‘healthy'
This story was originally published on Hotel Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Hotel Dive newsletter. Wynn Resorts' operating revenues for its Las Vegas segment, where the company operates Wynn Las Vegas and Encore, increased slightly (0.3%) in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to an earnings report. Wynn's adjusted property EBITDAR in Las Vegas in Q4, meanwhile, was $267.4 million, down 1.25% year over year from $270.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Despite the decline, CEO Craig Billings said in the report that Wynn 'delivered strong quarterly performance in Las Vegas on very tough comparables.' During a Thursday earnings call, Billings expressed optimism for the Nevada market, touting healthy travel demand as a driver of future growth. In Las Vegas, demand remained healthy in the fourth quarter of 2024, with nongaming business strong despite tough year-over-year comparisons during the week of Formula 1's Grand Prix, Billings said during the call. He added that EBITDA during 2024's F1 event was about $20 million lower than in 2023. Despite the year-over-year decline, Wynn's daily EBITDA during the 2024 event was 'materially elevated relative to the years before F1 was a fixture in the market,' Billings said. Wynn competitor MGM Resorts International also reported a decrease in casino and room revenues in Las Vegas during 2024's F1 event compared to 2023. Strong travel demand in Las Vegas has kicked off 2025, with group and convention room nights on the books for the year at 'healthy ADRs,' according to Billings. 'Transient booking demand over the last two weeks has been extremely robust. When coupled with a calendar that is once again chock-full of large demand drivers in the market, the setup for 2025 feels good,' Billings said. Las Vegas is poised to benefit from sports tourism, specifically. Other factors that will help Wynn 'exit 2025 even stronger,' include the anticipated opening of food and beverage concept Zero Bond at Wynn Las Vegas as well as a planned renovation of the Encore Tower and 'other relatively modest targeted investments,' Billings shared on the call.
