Inside Chanel’s Lucky Chance Diner Opening Party With Lori Harvey, Lil Nas X, and More

New York Fashion Week kicked off on a nostalgic note thanks to Chanel. In a decked-out diner, the Parisian fashion house celebrated a new line of Chance Eau Fraiche fragrances with a retro launch party. From the oh-so-Chanel decor to the ’50s-inspired soundtrack, the evening transported guests back in time to an era when everyone thrived on milkshakes, burgers, and fries.

Dubbed Lucky Chance Diner, the iconic metal-clad restaurant and Williamsburg treasure serves guests an elevated sensory experience dedicated to Chanel’s four new scents. Created by the house’s perfumer, Olivier Polge, the latest lineup features zesty citron, jasmine, and ambery teak wood notes.

On opening night, a high-powered group of actors, artists, chefs, and friends of the brand gathered at the fresh-faced diner for a first look at the immersive exhibition. Dressed in head-to-toe Chanel looks, Lori Harvey, Chase Sui Wonders, Rainey Qualley, Meadow Walker, Tommy Dorfman, Talita Von Furstenberg, Iman Perez, Jessie Andrews, Annabelle Dexter-Jones, Harley Viera Newton, Ava Phillippe, Molly Gordon, Derek Blasberg, Violetta Komyshan and Athena Calderone mingled with Laila Gohar, Camille Rowe, and Melodia Monrose on the adjoining patio.

Servers sporting bubble-gum pink aprons and old-school striped hats offered attendees all the fast food favorites. The mini chicken tenders with ranch dipping sauce and the extra-long grilled cheese sandwiches were instant crowd-pleasers. And a proper diner wouldn’t be complete without vending machines and jukeboxes, which were sprinkled throughout the restaurant turned parfumerie.

While the swing skirts of the yesteryear were replaced with low-rise, sequined Bermuda shorts and signature tweed ensembles, the evening felt sublimely timeless. Saddled up to the wrap-around bar, Olivia Perez and Aurora James shared summer highlights and swapped NYFW schedules. Nearby, Sarah Hoover, Eileen Kelly, and Lily Mortimer held court in a classic leather booth.

Outside on the patio, an ice cream truck handed out the soft-serve cones, which were an ideal way to cool down on the unusually warm evening. Even Grammy-award-winning artist Lil Nas X dropped by for a sweet treat. Nestled in a back corner, a life-size bottle of Chance invited guests to strike a pose. Of course, social media mavens Alix Earle and Ava Phillippe were eager to jump in front of the camera and show everyone how it’s done.

As the fashion shows begin to take center stage, Lucky Chance Diner will undoubtedly draw a dedicated beauty crowd to the corner of Wythe Avenue and North 10th Street, just a few blocks from Chanel’s recently opened boutique. If you re wondering how to discover the new fragrances and snag an ice cream cone for one last lick of summer, Lucky Chance Diner will be free and open to the public from September 8-10.