#WeekInPictures: Haute couture, harvest festivals and high-glam gatherings
This week delivered a series of bold, elegant and immersive moments, from star-studded launches in New York to fine wine milestones in Germany and Chile. The post #WeekInPictures: Haute couture, harvest festivals and high-glam gatherings appeared first on The Drinks Business.
This week delivered a series of bold, elegant and immersive moments, from star-studded launches in New York to fine wine milestones in Germany and Chile.
Johnnie Walker hosted a star-studded celebration in New York City to mark its new couture collaboration with Olivier Rousteing. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lupita Nyong’o, Stormzy, Rege-Jean Page and Hunter Schafer were among the guests who gathered to toast the Vault x Olivier Rousteing Couture Expression. Guests were treated to a rare tasting of the ultra-limited blend and cocktails from a bespoke Johnnie Walker Blue Label bar.
The annual VDP.Weinbörse returned to Mainz for its 2025 edition, welcoming over 3,500 trade visitors. Featuring 189 VDP. With estates and a strong international showing, the fair reaffirmed its position as the leading trade platform for fine German wine. A keynote speech from VDP. President Steffen Christmann explored the cultural value of wine and mindful enjoyment. The event also honoured long-time members Hansjörg Rebholz and Joachim Heger for their dedication to origin and community, while showcasing the diversity and strength of the 2023 vintage.
Two of the most talked-about Met Gala after parties were hosted by Stella McCartney and Baz Luhrmann. At Zero Bond and Monsieur, New York’s A-listers — including Chris Rock, Julia Fox, Lauryn Hill, and Tom Brady — danced well into the night with Bombay Sapphire cocktails in hand. The gatherings reflected the year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, with an emphasis on bold individuality.
VIK celebrated its first-ever Harvest Festival in Chile’s Millahue Valley with over 240 guests. The event combined haute cuisine, architecture, winemaking and music in a multisensory journey. Highlights included tastings of VIK 2021, live DJ sets, and a private cellar visit for La Piu Belle Champagne and Kenoz caviar. CEO Gastón Williams closed the weekend with an announcement of the festival’s Brazilian edition, to take place in São Paulo this September.
Château Léoube introduced Arbutus Blonde Beer, a collaboration with a local Provençal brewery. Light, floral and balanced with subtle notes of arbutus honey and earthy hops, the 5.1% ABV artisan beer is designed as a refreshing Mediterranean serve, ideal for summer picnics, aperitifs and alfresco lunches.
Johnnie Walker x Olivier Rousteing
Johnnie Walker hosted a star-studded celebration in New York City to mark its new couture collaboration with Olivier Rousteing. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Lupita Nyong’o, Stormzy, Rege-Jean Page and Hunter Schafer were among the guests who gathered to toast the Vault x Olivier Rousteing Couture Expression. Guests were treated to a rare tasting of the ultra-limited blend and cocktails from a bespoke Johnnie Walker Blue Label bar.
VDP.Weinbörse 2025
The annual VDP.Weinbörse returned to Mainz for its 2025 edition, welcoming over 3,500 trade visitors. Featuring 189 VDP. With estates and a strong international showing, the fair reaffirmed its position as the leading trade platform for fine German wine. A keynote speech from VDP. President Steffen Christmann explored the cultural value of wine and mindful enjoyment. The event also honoured long-time members Hansjörg Rebholz and Joachim Heger for their dedication to origin and community, while showcasing the diversity and strength of the 2023 vintage.
Met Gala after parties with Bombay Sapphire
Two of the most talked-about Met Gala after parties were hosted by Stella McCartney and Baz Luhrmann. At Zero Bond and Monsieur, New York’s A-listers — including Chris Rock, Julia Fox, Lauryn Hill, and Tom Brady — danced well into the night with Bombay Sapphire cocktails in hand. The gatherings reflected the year’s theme, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, with an emphasis on bold individuality.
VIK Harvest Festival debuts in Chile
VIK celebrated its first-ever Harvest Festival in Chile’s Millahue Valley with over 240 guests. The event combined haute cuisine, architecture, winemaking and music in a multisensory journey. Highlights included tastings of VIK 2021, live DJ sets, and a private cellar visit for La Piu Belle Champagne and Kenoz caviar. CEO Gastón Williams closed the weekend with an announcement of the festival’s Brazilian edition, to take place in São Paulo this September.
Léoube launches Arbutus Blonde Beer
Château Léoube introduced Arbutus Blonde Beer, a collaboration with a local Provençal brewery. Light, floral and balanced with subtle notes of arbutus honey and earthy hops, the 5.1% ABV artisan beer is designed as a refreshing Mediterranean serve, ideal for summer picnics, aperitifs and alfresco lunches. 
