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Colman Domingo Hosts Star-Studded Pre-Met Gala Party at Faena Hotel

other · 2026-05-04

On Saturday night, Colman Domingo hosted a pre-Met Gala celebration at the Faena Hotel in West Chelsea, where he warmly welcomed guests on the dance floor. The invitation encouraged extravagant attire with the phrase "Put That Sh*t On!" Domingo donned a custom feathered jacket and halter blouson crafted by Mexico City designer Patricio Campillo, taking 20 days to complete with rooster feathers. To promote carefree dancing, guests' cell phone cameras were covered with gold stickers reading "Xo Colman." Notable attendees included Natasha Lyonne, Evan Mosseri, Eva Chen, and designers like Alessandro Michele and Marc Jacobs. The signature cocktail, The Catwalk, was created with Don Julio Tequila. DJs Spinderella and Lina performed, followed by Jacob Lusk's rendition of "Bennie & The Jets." Domingo raised a toast to the arts, urging guests to connect and inspire change through creativity. He is also set to release a science fiction thriller directed by Steven Spielberg, who was rumored to be in attendance.

Key facts

  • Colman Domingo hosted a pre-Met Gala party at the Faena Hotel in West Chelsea on Saturday night.
  • The invitation asked guests to 'Put That Sh*t On!' for maximalist dressing.
  • Domingo wore a feathered jacket and halter blouson by Patricio Campillo, taking 20 days to sew.
  • Cell phone cameras were covered with gold stickers branded 'Xo Colman'.
  • Attendees included Natasha Lyonne, Evan Mosseri, Eva Chen, Alessandro Michele, Haider Ackermann, Marc Jacobs, Char Defrancesco, Emma Thynn Weymouth, Meghan Fahy, Leo Woodall, Nina Dobrev, Gabrielle Union, Heidi Klum, and Coco Rocha.
  • The cocktail of the evening was The Catwalk, from Don Julio Tequila.
  • DJs Spinderella and Lina performed, followed by singer Jacob Lusk covering 'Bennie & The Jets'.
  • Domingo is set to release a science fiction thriller directed by Steven Spielberg.

Entities

Artists

  • Colman Domingo
  • Patricio Campillo
  • Natasha Lyonne
  • Evan Mosseri
  • Eva Chen
  • Alessandro Michele
  • Haider Ackermann
  • Marc Jacobs
  • Char Defrancesco
  • Emma Thynn Weymouth
  • Meghan Fahy
  • Leo Woodall
  • Nina Dobrev
  • Gabrielle Union
  • Heidi Klum
  • Coco Rocha
  • Spinderella
  • Lina
  • Jacob Lusk
  • Steven Spielberg

Institutions

  • Faena Hotel
  • Vogue
  • Instagram
  • Bravo
  • Don Julio Tequila

Locations

  • West Chelsea
  • New York City
  • United States
  • Mexico City
  • Mexico

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