Lauren Santo Domingo hosted an intimate reception at Oriana in Nolita to celebrate GucciCore and an upcoming private trunk show with Moda Operandi
Gucci and Moda Operandi celebrated the launch of the GucciCore collection with an intimate cocktail reception at Oriana in New York’s Nolita neighborhood on November 11, 2026. Hosted by Moda Operandi Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer Lauren Santo Domingo, the evening brought together figures from fashion, art, and entertainment to mark the collection’s arrival and an upcoming private trunk show with the luxury fashion retailer.
First unveiled on the runway in Times Square in May, GucciCore was introduced as part of Demna’s debut Cruise collection for Gucci. Conceived as the foundation of the house’s evolving stylistic language, the collection focuses on essential wardrobe pieces that balance everyday practicality with recognizable Gucci design codes. The offering reflects an emphasis on versatile dressing, bringing familiar silhouettes into the creative framework established by the house’s new artistic direction.
The collection encompasses a range of wardrobe staples, including peacoats, trench coats, business suits, essential shirting, and pencil skirts. These pieces are complemented by accessories such as the new Gucci Starlet crossbody handbag, reinforcing the collection’s approach to building a cohesive wardrobe around adaptable, enduring designs. Together, the pieces establish a foundation for Gucci’s contemporary identity while maintaining a connection to the house’s heritage.
The celebration at Oriana reflected the intersection of fashion and contemporary culture that has accompanied the collection’s introduction. Guests included models Alex Consani, Anok Yai, and Aweng Chuol, alongside Nicky Hilton, Ivy Getty, Sabine Getty, Tina Leung, Ziwe, and Huma Abedin’s fellow New York fashion and cultural figures. Also in attendance were Ava Massenet, Brooke Wise, Cait Bailey Carbone, Carys Douglas, Charlotte Groeneveld, Chloe Wise, Coco Schiffer, Hope Atherton, Imani Randolph, Isabella Massenet, Lia Fik, Quil Lemons, Ro Brahmand, Sara Walker, Sarah Hoover, Selby Drummond, Skyelar Chase, Tanner Reese, and Yan Yan Chan.
The event also highlighted Gucci’s relationship with Moda Operandi, whose trunk show model provides clients with access to designer collections through a curated shopping experience. The upcoming private GucciCore trunk show extends the collection’s introduction beyond the runway, connecting its core wardrobe concept with Moda Operandi’s clientele.
Through the New York celebration, Gucci and Moda Operandi brought renewed attention to a collection that represents an important component of Demna’s developing vision for the house. With its focus on recognizable wardrobe essentials and a distinctly Gucci approach to everyday dressing, GucciCore establishes a foundation for the brand’s evolving creative direction.
