Spooky season is upon us—just when you thought this year couldn t get any scarier. At least the glitterati are taking it in their stride, with looks that are nothing short of killer. From the East to the West Coast, sink your teeth into Vogue’s 2025 celeb-ridden Halloween parties roundup—filled with sights, frights, and wicked costumery.
Friday, October 31
Christian Louboutin Beauty s Psycho Allure party
Guests saw red at Christian Louboutin Beauty and Unemployed’s Halloween party. Held on the 36th floor of a gutted office space in downtown Manhattan, it was the perfect setting for the theme—psycho allure—which harked back to the infamous 2000s film, American Psycho.
In keeping with all things rouge, scarlet lights overhead set the scene as guests wandered through the plastic-covered space kitted out in their #officesiren outfits, the city’s glittering skyline in the background. Trick or treat? More like stopping to sample fragrances in sharpened bottles, like Lavande Fétiche and Rose Fétiche glinting in a display case.
Louboutin Beauty s Paris-based makeup artist Morgane Martini couldn’t help but gush about the chance to get creative with her brushes. “Halloween is the one time you can have fun with makeup and experiment. It’s definitely my favorite holiday,” she told Vogue. “Right now there’s a big 80s comeback, and I feel like this party is the perfect occasion to go wild with the glam. Makeup should be about fun—there’s a million ways to express yourself, and makeup is definitely one of them.”
A quick look around the room revealed peeks of Louboutin red, from bold lip color or a flash of a stiletto sole to gory blood splatters. It was no wonder Patrick Bateman’s psychotic beauty routine served as inspiration for the night, bringing a whole new meaning to "beauty is pain." - Lauren Sanchez
Friday, October 31
The 24th annual Heidiween
It was a graveyard smash at Heidi Klum’s highly-anticipated fright night bash. The undisputed Queen of Halloween stopped traffic—and partygoers—dead in their tracks with an ensemble that left everyone petrified. Her gorgon-inspired transformation was no easy feat. Klum spent nine hours in a makeup chair, trading in her mortal self for a scaly vision, complete with fangs, forked tongue, eight-foot tail, and piercing green eyes. No one was safe from her stone-cold gaze.
Hosted at the Hard Rock Hotel, smack dab in the middle of Times Square, the German supermodel slithered into the depths of her party, where she held court with Questlove in the DJ booth. As she moved through the crowd, it was clear that no one was safe from her mythic charms—not even her husband, Tom Kaulitz, who was dressed as a fallen Greek warrior.
Guests in every imaginable form and fantasy stayed true to the event’s costume-mandatory dress code. Among the monster mash were Leni Klum, Alexis Ren, Coco Jones, Maye Musk, Ariana Madix, Ice T, Coco Austin, James Charles, and Darren Criss with his wife, Mia Swier. Haley Kalil swam in as Lola from the movie Fish Tail. Jet and Pookie channeled Elvis and Priscilla, braving the pulsing jams close to the front of the stage where an illuminated snake coiled onscreen. Rugby player Ilona Maher took a sweeter approach as Barbie. When asked what her favorite thing about Halloween was, she laughed, “Candy! But I haven’t eaten any yet!” Luckily, Butterfingers in all shapes and flavors—from marshmallow bars to martinis—were within reach as the nostalgic candy sponsor of the night.
Klum also shared with Vogue what keeps her Halloween spirit alive after more than two decades. “We need to escape reality. I get inspired when I see people in great costumes, and I hope to inspire others. There are so many creators around the world who love this, so I do it all for them—and to put a smile on people’s faces.” Coming from Medusa herself, the sentiment felt especially fitting. The serpentine Klum proved once again that no mere mortal can rival her reign as the ultimate Heidiween hostess. - Lauren Sanchez
Thursday, October 30
Rosetta and Balthazar Getty’s Halloween house party
Every year, Rosetta and Balthazar Getty open their Los Angeles home to vampires, witches, and the delightfully damned to ring in spooky season in true Hollywood fashion. The bone-chilling holiday has always been a family favorite. Artist and friend Jaxon Demme set the tone with eerie installations inspired by artist Ana Mendieta. (The couple’s daughters even had a helping hand in adding a few creative touches.)
Guests drifted under vine-draped chandeliers and flickering candlelight under the watchful eye of a polar bear in the library. Skeletons sipped on cocktails; Elton gleamed in head-to-toe crystals; Joaquin Phoenix toasted his latest cover; Jackie O traded secrets with a vampire; and Leeloo from The Fifth Element danced in all her fluorescent-orange glory. “We love to share what we create with our guests and have an old school house party,” Rosetta said.
There’s nothing quite like a (haunted) house party to summon the Halloween spirit.
Thursday, October 30
The Frankie Shop and Unemployed s Elizabeth Taylor-themed bash
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Sports bar One4One was filled with a different kind of archetype on Thursday night: Elizabeth Taylor. Or, make that Elizabeth Taylors, as the famed actress and jewelry muse was the evening’s universal theme. The Frankie Shop hosted its third annual Halloween party with indie mag Unemployed. The fashion line s founder Gaelle Drevet was surrounded by guests sipping cocktails and Champagne around the watering hole. Many invitees also dressed up as Taylor s former beau Richard Burton—with model Alioune Badara Fall stealing the show outfitted as the pair’s divorce papers. Bejeweled and wigged-up partygoers on the scene included Clairo, a fur coat-clad Ariana DeBose, Grace VanderWaal, Milo Manheim, Audrey Hobert, Ivy Getty, and more, who all took to the dance floor where Jean D’Armes and Gabija (as Cleopatra) spun early 2000s pop until the wee hours. - Aaron Royce
Thursday, October 30
Carlos Eric Lopez s Día de Muertos Gala
For the fifth year, photographer Carlos Eric Lopez kicked off the Halloween weekend in Los Angeles with his annual Día de Muertos Gala, celebrating Latino culture. Candles and an illuminated wall of festive art transformed a grand garden area for the evening, with two delicately dressed dinner tables centered just behind an ornate fountain.
Presented by Lexus and hosted at a Spanish-style villa tucked behind a bevy of tall, lush trees, it was as decadent as parties on Halloween weekend get. In attendance were Camilla Cabello, who honored her grandmother, Mercedes Rodriguez, with the Abuelita Award, Nicole Richie, Miguel, and Jamie Mizrahi Rather than costumes, those in attendance donned their finest traditional garb to celebrate Día de Muertos, adorned in intricate headdresses and elegant gowns.
Guests were met with mini Don Julio tequila bottles at the party’s entryway, and just across from an elaborate ofrenda, were served a symbolic offering of pan de muerto—an aromatic bread eaten to honor loved ones who have passed on. The evening concluded with heartfelt performances by musicians Lupita Infante and DannyLux, and a traditional feast featuring birria short ribs, roasted cauliflower, and stuffed acorn squash. - Jamila Stewart
Thursday, October 30
The Frick Collection’s All Hallows’ Eve at the Mansion Party
A night at the museum proved most spirited as guests—and the ghosts of painters past—partied at the re-opened Fifth Avenue landmark. The evening at the Gilded Age mansion began with a toast of LOUIS XIII cognac poured from a 100-year-old bottle, setting a decadent tone. From there, art and the supernatural ran rampant through the exhibitions, where attendees fully embraced the “haunt couture” dress code. A bejeweled skeleton shimmered beneath antique chandeliers, Cinderella waltzed through the fountain Garden Court, and an amethyst Reagen Varross jellyfish floated among Flora Yukhnovich’s Four Seasons.
Between the portraits sat a tarot card reader foreseeing good fortunes (this writer is to expect good news this week), while roaming magicians added to the evening’s mystique. In sticking to the era, a string quartet from The Juilliard School performed a candlelit concert. Before long, scholarly whispers in the galleries gave way to spooky tunes spun by devilish DJ duo The Muses, who kept the marbled halls pulsing late into the night.
Even the menu played along. Guests feasted on sliders, “mummified” hot dogs, and mac and cheese served in teeny tiny cast-iron skillets. Signature cocktails paired with candy corn and bubbling Champagne Telmont kept spirits (of all kinds) high.
Painted eyes seemed to follow the revelry as the crowd danced into the witching hour, kept watch by Old Masters and modern muses alike—the evening was a masterpiece in the making. - Lauren Sanchez
Saturday, October 25
Vyrao Pop-Up Opening Party with CLIMAX Books
It was all woo woo in SoHo. On Saturday, Yasmin Sewell unveiled the NYC pop-up for her fragrance line Vyrao with a party co-hosted with CLIMAX Books founder Isabella Burley. Vibrations were high as guests indulged in Vyrao’s signature scents. More than just perfume, Vyrao dials into the wearer s energy and feelings, with blends crafted with ethically sourced, cruelty-free ingredients.
Keeping in theme with Halloween, Sewell’s spellbinding Witchy Woo was the evening’s olfactive star. Spellbinding notes of rose, nutmeg, cinnamon, and black pepper—anchored by patchouli and musk—wafted through the air at the party. Encased in a sapphire ultraviolet bottle, the fragrance is meant to awaken your courage and creativity.
Guests were treated to a technicolor spread of fall veggies by food stylist Feisal Lagos, further adding to the autumnal mood while Burley’s CLIMAX Books offered printed delights alongside Sewell’s mystical perfumes.
It was clear that the season of the witch was in full swing. As a playlist curated by Honey Dijon pulsed through the night air, every sense—and then some—was activated—sight, scent, sound, taste, touch, and spirit. - Lauren Sanchez
The pop-up will remain open at 51 Mercer Street until November 28.
Friday, October 24
Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project 30th Annual Hulaween
Arguably one of the most coveted (and charitable) nights of Halloween is none other than Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project (NYRP) annual Hulaween—a spellbinding affair held in support of the city’s green spaces.
Last night marked NYRP’s 30th year of keeping New York green. The nonprofit, founded by Midler, partners with communities to restore parks, revive gardens, plant trees, and grow a more vibrant New York for everyone. Fittingly, the theme matched the mission: “Hulaween: New York, New York, a Helluva Town!”
As one guest dressed as Eloise quipped, “There is no one definition of New York.” The crowd proved her right—there were subway stops, Chrysler buildings, pizza rats, and one partygoer who earned a costume award for embodying every New Yorker’s quiet fear: death by falling A/C unit.
Midler herself leaned into her roots, arriving in denim overalls and glittering eye makeup as a playful nod to her showbiz sparkle and hands-on gardening spirit. Accepting the Catalyst Award, she joked, “I’m no longer a spring chicken, no longer a summer chicken, I’m not even a fall chicken. I’m an endangered chicken at this point!” Echoing the mission that has guided NYRP since 1995, she told the crowd, “Clean, green, open space is a right, not a privilege.”
Hosted by Busy Philipps, the evening sparkled with quintessential NY moments. Guests were treated to a surprise musical tribute from Billy Crystal alongside Marc Shaiman, Ben Platt’s rendition of “On Broadway,” and Andy Cohen (costumed as fellow Andy, Andy Warhol), honored with the Joan Kors Green Champion Award by designer Michael Kors in a taxi driver getup.
As the festivities wound down, guests were gently reminded to move along or risk being booted from Casa Cipriani’s storied halls. The City that Never Sleeps truly lived up to its name. - Lauren Sanchez
