The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) hosted its annual Orchid Dinner on February 23, 2023, to celebrate the Orchid Show and honor this year’s guest designer, landscape artist and fashion darling, Lily Kwong. The event was attended by New York’s fashion and design elite, who brought their A-game to the stylish soirée.
The Orchid Dinner is an annual fundraiser for the NYBG, with all proceeds going to support its mission of advancing the study and conservation of plants. The event has become a highlight of New York’s social calendar, with guests turning out in their most fashionable ensembles to honor the event’s guest designer.
This year’s guest designer, Lily Kwong, is a rising star in the world of landscape architecture and fashion. Her innovative and sustainable designs have earned her accolades from industry insiders and earned her the opportunity to collaborate with major fashion brands such as Chanel and Diane von Furstenberg.
Kwong’s design for the Orchid Show this year, titled “Tropical Oasis,” was a stunning display of over 10,000 orchids arranged to create a lush and immersive landscape. The Orchid Dinner, held in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, served as the perfect backdrop for the tropical-themed event.
As guests arrived, they were greeted by the sounds of live music and the sight of towering palm trees, exotic flowers, and lush foliage. The dress code for the evening was “Garden Chic,” and guests did not disappoint. Attendees donned a wide range of stylish ensembles, from flowy floral dresses to sharp tailored suits.
Fashion industry luminaries in attendance included designer Tory Burch, Vogue’s Anna Wintour, and models Karlie Kloss and Lily Aldridge. Many of the guests took to social media to share photos of their stunning outfits, which included statement jewelry, bold prints, and vibrant colors.
The Orchid Dinner is not only a chance for New York’s fashion and design elite to mingle and show off their stylish ensembles, but it also supports a great cause. The NYBG is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing the study and conservation of plants, and the funds raised by the Orchid Dinner will help the organization continue its important work.
As the event came to a close, guests left with a renewed appreciation for the beauty and wonder of the natural world and the importance of supporting organizations like the NYBG. With this year’s Orchid Dinner being one of the most stylish and successful yet, it’s safe to say that New York’s fashion and design elite will be eagerly looking forward to next year’s event.
