Gucci, Debbie Harry, and Kelsey Lu Celebrate New Blondie Campaign
The Event at New York’s Soon-to-Open Manuela Spotlighted the Blondie Bag
Gucci hosted an exclusive dinner at Manuela in New York City to celebrate its latest campaign, We Will Always Have London, which highlights the house’s Blondie bag. The event, held on October 22, 2024, brought together notable guests from the fashion and art worlds for a preview of both the campaign and the soon-to-open restaurant.
The dinner was hosted by music icon Debbie Harry and artist Kelsey Lu, both featured in the campaign, with photography by Nan Goldin. Attendees included prominent figures such as Amy Lefevre, Anna Weyant, Antwaun Sargent, Iris Apatow, Jemima Kirke, and more.
Before dinner, guests enjoyed cocktails and a selection of hors d’oeuvres. The meal itself focused on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, with an emphasis on vegetables, grains, and fish.
The We Will Always Have London campaign, shot by Goldin, highlights the Gucci Blondie bag – a piece reimagined for Sabato De Sarno’s Cruise 2025 collection. Debbie Harry and Kelsey Lu star in the campaign, showcasing the house’s enduring legacy.
The intimate gathering offered a first look at both the collection and the new venue, marking another milestone in Gucci’s ongoing evolution.
