UTA Hosts Fourth Annual Pre-Met Gala Party at Nubeluz
United Talent Agency (UTA) held its fourth annual pre-Met Gala party on Sunday evening at Nubeluz, a cocktail lounge by Chef José Andrés on the 50th floor of The Ritz-Carlton New York Nomad. The event gathered celebrity clients and friends ahead of fashion's biggest night. Attendees included Charli D'Amelio, Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, Karlie Kloss, Lisa Rinna, Janelle Monáe, Nicolas Hoult, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Romeo Beckham, Tyriq Withers, Chase Sui Wonders, and Jon Batiste. Darnell Strom, partner and head of UTA UK, noted the mix of fashion, art, film, music, and sport represented by the agency. Guests enjoyed Tanqueray cocktails, a pop-up photo studio, and views of the Manhattan skyline. Chase Sui Wonders, a 2026 Met Gala committee member, described the atmosphere as "like Christmas Eve" and expressed excitement to see Beyoncé. The party featured a late appearance by Grammy winner Jon Batiste and music by DJ Austin Millz.
Key facts
- UTA held its fourth annual pre-Met Gala party on Sunday evening at Nubeluz.
- Nubeluz is a cocktail lounge by Chef José Andrés on the 50th floor of The Ritz-Carlton New York Nomad.
- Darnell Strom, partner and head of UTA UK, commented on the mix of fashion, art, film, music, and sport.
- Charli D'Amelio was among the first to arrive.
- Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, and Karlie Kloss attended together.
- Lisa Rinna wore a vintage Rodarte sequin dress and matching boots.
- Janelle Monáe, a new UTA client, wore a menswear-inspired ensemble.
- Chase Sui Wonders is a 2026 Met Gala committee member.
- Jon Batiste arrived at 10 p.m. and stayed until last call.
- DJ Austin Millz provided music.
Entities
Artists
- Charli D'Amelio
- Gabrielle Union
- Dwayne Wade
- Karlie Kloss
- Lisa Rinna
- Janelle Monáe
- Nicolas Hoult
- Daisy Edgar-Jones
- Romeo Beckham
- Kim Turnbull
- Tyriq Withers
- Chase Sui Wonders
- Jon Batiste
- Darnell Strom
- Ella Emhoff
- Amelia Hamlin
- Harry Hamlin
- Dan Constable
- Gabrielle Bird Vogel
- Law Roach
- Tommy Dorfman
- Avantika
- Megan Maroney
- Georgine Ratelband
- Ellen von Unwerth
- Austin Millz
- José Andrés
Institutions
- United Talent Agency (UTA)
- UTA UK
- Vogue
- The Ritz-Carlton New York Nomad
- Nubeluz
- Met Gala
- Rodarte
- Tanqueray
Locations
- Manhattan
- New York City
- United States
- Nubeluz
- The Ritz-Carlton New York Nomad