ARTFEED — Contemporary Art Intelligence

Wes Gordon Reflects on Carolina Herrera's Legacy at Intimate CULTURED Event

other · 2026-09-09

Just before New York Fashion Week, CULTURED magazine and Bank of America Rewards organized a cocktail event and panel discussion at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to commemorate the 45th anniversary of Carolina Herrera. The evening included a dialogue between Creative Director Wes Gordon and CULTURED editor Sarah Harrelson, with an introduction by Shikha Narula from Bank of America. Gordon reflected on taking over from the founder and mentioned that Carolina Herrera now showcases collections during fashion week. He provided insights into the February show, which featured models such as Amy Sherald, Ming Smith, Eliza Douglas, and Rachel Feinstein. The event drew a fashionable and artistic audience, including actor Jack Cameron Kay and model Vienna Skye, emphasizing the blend of fashion and art.

Key facts

  • Event held on eve of New York Fashion Week at Fifth Avenue Hotel's Grand Salon.
  • Hosted by CULTURED magazine and Bank of America Rewards.
  • Celebrated Carolina Herrera's 45th anniversary.
  • Wes Gordon is Creative Director of Carolina Herrera since 2018.
  • Gordon discussed Carolina Herrera seeing collections like the public.
  • February show featured artists Amy Sherald, Ming Smith, Eliza Douglas, Rachel Feinstein.
  • Attendees included Jack Cameron Kay, Vienna Skye, Tyler Omeed Mazaheri, Caroline Vazzana, Curtis and Carlsen Atanga, Marta Pozzan, Flo Ngala, Yancey Richardson, Everett Williams, Mary Leest.
  • Room decorated with calla lilies and Cult of Personality issue.

Entities

Artists

  • Wes Gordon
  • Carolina Herrera
  • Sarah Harrelson
  • Shikha Narula
  • Jack Cameron Kay
  • Vienna Skye
  • Tyler Omeed Mazaheri
  • Caroline Vazzana
  • Curtis Atanga
  • Carlsen Atanga
  • Marta Pozzan
  • Davis Burleson
  • Flo Ngala
  • Yancey Richardson
  • Everett Williams
  • Mary Leest
  • Amy Sherald
  • Ming Smith
  • Eliza Douglas
  • Rachel Feinstein
  • Tony Melillo
  • Christian Latchman
  • Rebecca Knox
  • Yana Echko

Institutions

  • CULTURED magazine
  • Bank of America Rewards
  • Carolina Herrera
  • Fifth Avenue Hotel
  • Bank of America

Locations

  • New York City
  • United States

Sources