Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame even hosted a champagne cocktail hour. Hors d’oeuvres inspired by seasonal garden produce paired with glasses of the new vintage La Grande Dame 2012 were served for guests to toast to Madame Clicquot and Yayoi Kusama, who partnered with the brand to create unique vintage bottles with her signature dots, bright hues and exquisite style. Afterward, guests were led to the Conservatory Tent for a sit-down dinner and light-hearted dancing with DJ Mei Kwok’s music in the background.

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Dazzling the crowd in sparkling diamonds from De Beers Jewellers were Blaquier, Cuomo, Bloomberg, Hearst, Buffett, McDermott, Lowen, Jacob, Rowley, Atwood, Deutsch and Kit Keenan.

In honour of the brand’s Reflections of Nature high-jewellery collection, an interactive mirrored, floral photo moment was installed where the guests had their own artistic portraits taken as a keepsake.

In support of the NY Botanical Garden’s education and outreach programmes, US$1.3 million was raised. The significant amount made the evening more memorable, not only for the guests but for those who will benefit from it.