Step into the spotlight with GQ's 90s-inspired bash at Chateau Marmont, where the glitz and glamour of the past met the present. As the rain threatened to pour, the party scene in Los Angeles lit up with a celebration like no other. This year marked a special milestone: the 30th anniversary of GQ's Men of the Year event. And what better way to honor the occasion than by going all out with a 1995-themed extravaganza?
The entire first floor of Chateau Marmont was transformed into a standing-room-only party zone, with velvet ropes and a star-studded guest list. The global editorial director, Will Welch, was joined by an impressive lineup of co-hosts and cover stars, including the likes of Stephen Colbert, Sydney Sweeney, Seth Rogen, SZA, Oscar Isaac, Clipse, Hailey Bieber, and Walton Goggins. But it was the unexpected fashion choices and playful antics that truly made the night memorable.
Alexander Skarsgård, ever the trendsetter, ditched his trousers for tailored shorts, joining Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall at the bar. John C. Reilly, a master of iconoclasm, donned a bowler hat, while Colbert and Rogen took over the terrace for their own late-night shenanigans. Halle Bailey patiently waited in line for the photo booth, and Bieber, adorned in a whale tail panty-adorned Gucci outfit, joined Kendall Jenner and Devon Lee Carlson in turning the ladies' room into a supermodel salon.
The room buzzed with familiar faces from both past and present, including Paris Jackson, Regé-Jean Page, André 3000, Cara Delevingne, Olivia Rodrigo, Sombr, and Cai Xukun, whose fans eagerly gathered outside the hotel. Noah Baumbach, Leon Bridges, Kiernan Shipka, and Patrick Schwarzenegger effortlessly navigated the crowd.
True to the 90s vibe, the menu featured caviar bumps, martinis, and mini grilled cheeses, with bite-size sliders as the perfect accompaniment. And just when you thought it couldn't get any better, the night served up two surprise performances. First, MJ Lenderman took the stage, followed by Pusha T, who led the entire room in a sing-along that shook the very foundations of the venue. This was a night where the past and present collided, creating memories that will forever be etched in the minds of those who attended.
