ASTR The Label toasted the debut of its highly anticipated Fall 2025 Style Edit—curated by celebrity stylist duo Danielle O’Connell and Alix Gropper—with an intimate launch dinner at Cathédrale in New York City. This chic gathering honored Danielle & Alix’s second collaboration with the brand and drew an effortlessly stylish crowd of fashion insiders, making for a perfect kickoff to New York Fashion Week.
An Intimate Evening at Cathédrale
Attendees showcased the collection’s chic fall palette and versatile pieces at the launch dinner. Cathédrale’s private dining patio provided a romantic backdrop for the celebration, complete with a curated seasonal menu, craft cocktails, and delightful surprises throughout the night. Guests mingled under string lights and early autumn skies as they previewed the Danielle & Alix Fall 2025 Style Edit, enjoying the warm ambiance and gourmet bites in equal measure.
The Danielle & Alix Fall 2025 Edit
The Fall 2025 Style Edit is a tightly curated selection of ASTR The Label’s new fall pieces, handpicked and styled by Danielle O’Connell and Alix Gropper. Ranging from modern occasion dresses and polished outerwear to versatile matching sets, the collection reflects the duo’s signature blend of edgy-meets-elegant style. Danielle and Alix arrived wearing head-to-toe ASTR The Label, perfectly exemplifying how the collection can be worn for a night out. Many attendees also embraced the brand’s latest designs, bringing each look to life with their own unique twist and showcasing the versatility of the edit for different occasions.
Memorable Highlights and Goodies
No fashionable fête is complete without a few special touches, and this dinner delivered. A custom photo booth by Flux Photobooths captured glamorous moments as guests posed with their friends, commemorating the evening in playful strips of photos. Additionally, Ettika set up a charming jewelry gifting station, where attendees could select delicate jewelry pieces to take home in a keepsake box—a sparkling memento of the night. As the event wound down, guests departed with luxe gift bags in hand, each filled with covetable beauty and wellness essentials from Kaja, CoTZ, FWEE, Ole Henriksen, Dominique Cosmetics, and Tarte Cosmetics.
Notable Tastemakers in Attendance
The invite-only guest list read like a who’s who of rising style stars and influencers. Notable tastemakers in attendance included:
- Alix Gropper
- Danielle O’Connell
- Ellie Thumann
- Hannah Meloche
- Batsheva Haart
- Abby Baffoe
- Julia McGuire
- Ruta Zake
- Mia Healey
- Whitney Fransway
- Giza Timonier
- Allison Mason
- Kira Jones
- Maggie McCormack
- Sarah Hamrick
- Kylie Vonnahme
- Helena Simon
- Lisa Cordes
Each guest brought their own flair to the event, donning ASTR The Label outfits styled in personalized ways—from bold accessories to layered textures—truly embodying the collection’s mix of modern glamour and effortless ease.
As the candlelit dinner came to a close, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement for the upcoming fashion week. Attendees left inspired and eager to infuse their fall wardrobes with pieces from the new edit. Fashion enthusiasts everywhere can now share in that excitement: The Danielle & Alix Fall 2025 Style Edit is officially available to shop at ASTR The Label’s website, inviting everyone to channel a bit of that launch-night magic into their own style.