Nylon’s NYFW Party Draws Celebrities and Crowds, Prompts Fire Marshal Visit

Nylon magazine’s New York Fashion Week party at the Classic Car Club drew a mix of celebrities, influencers and large crowds over the weekend, prompting a visit from the fire marshal and leaving some guests, including a few VIPs, waiting in line for entry.

The event featured a DJ set by electronic duo Sofi Tukker and attracted names such as Ice Spice, Paige DeSorbo, Storm Reid and Ariana Greenblatt. Security officers worked to organize attendees into rows as the crowd built outside, and the arrival of the fire marshal temporarily slowed admissions. Rapper Lil Yachty was among those reportedly held up in line; some attendees voiced frustration as they waited, with one bystander shouting, “The war ended years ago!” after being told he was banned.

Those who gained access were treated to performances and a lively VIP area. Actor Darren Barnet was photographed dancing near a VIP table, while Sofi Tukker played for several hours. Other celebrities and influencers in attendance included Coi Leray, Remy Bond, Jordyn Woods and Bryan Goldberg, chief executive of Bustle Digital Group, which owns Nylon. Event staff set up food stands for guests.

Earlier in the evening, Nylon’s editor in chief Lauren McCarthy hosted an intimate dinner at the Standard, High Line for influencers and socialites, including Ashtin Earle, Jake Shane, Delaney Rowe and Ivy Getty. The magazine, which has recently launched a membership program, has been staging a series of high-profile parties during major cultural events as part of a broader strategy to raise its profile and engage audiences.

Nylon’s party follows a string of large-scale events the brand has produced. In December, the magazine hosted an Art Basel Miami Beach party at a mansion featuring a performance by Ludacris that drew Camila Cabello, Janelle Monáe and DJ John Summit. Last summer, Nylon took over the Surf Lodge in Montauk for a series of Fourth of July weekend events that brought out celebrities including Emma Roberts and Bethenny Frankel.

Organizers have increasingly paired editorial programming with live events and membership initiatives to broaden revenue streams and audience engagement, a trend among lifestyle and fashion outlets. Representatives for Nylon and the Classic Car Club did not immediately provide comment on the fire marshal’s presence or on crowd-control measures taken at the party.

The night underscored both the draw and logistical challenges of celebrity-studded parties during Fashion Week, when numerous brands and media properties host concurrent events in close proximity. While many guests reported an energetic atmosphere once inside, the delay at the entrance illustrated the growing demand for invitations to branded events and the capacity constraints venues face during one of the fashion calendar’s busiest periods.