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September 21, 2012

Sarah Jessica Parker, Anne Hathaway, Martha Stewart at Valentino’s Ballet Gala

By Jenni Avins

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Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan

There was a sea of Valentino’s signature red dresses in the audience at last night’s New York City Ballet gala honoring the designer and his costumes for the company. But in the evening’s final performance, Bal de Couture, there was only one red dress onstage, worn by principal dancer Tiler Peck. Her standout look hadn’t been part of choreographer Peter Martins’s original plan, but Valentino insisted upon it, Peck explained after the show. “Peter was like, ‘but I don’t have a girl [to wear it],’” she said. “And I just walked in. And they were like, ‘Well, there’s a girl!’ So I got to be the one in the red dress.” Just then, Valentino walked over and planted a kiss on her cheek. “You look sensational!” he exclaimed. Meanwhile, fellow guest Martha Stewart discussed Blake Lively’s cooking skills, and Daphne Guinness suggested that Galliano design for the opera. See more in our slideshow.

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Valentino  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Sarah Jessica Parker Did you ever complain about having to go to ballet class as a child? Never. Never. Well, I complained about Adagio because i... Sarah Jessica Parker Did you ever complain about having to go to ballet class as a child? Never. Never. Well, I complained about Adagio because it was a very slow class, but that’s because I have an overly hysterical temperament, meaning I like to keep moving quickly. So Adagio tested my discipline and patience – and I discovered I have very little. And now I know as a parent I definitely have very little.  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Hal Rubenstein  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Amy Sedaris  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Delfina Blaquier, Giancarlo Giammetti, Charlene de Ganay Do you feel more nervous or less nervous tonight than you did before fashion shows? GG: ... Delfina Blaquier, Giancarlo Giammetti, Charlene de Ganay Do you feel more nervous or less nervous tonight than you did before fashion shows? GG: More. After 45 years of fashion shows, I felt like, 'Okay, it’s another fashion show.' But this is all new.  What was most different? GG: What amazed me was the discipline of the dancer. You know, in fashion everything is running so fast. You are always thinking about the future, tomorrow. Here, they repeat the same step for hours, you know?  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Valentino Do you ever dance? I love to dance. But you know, the problem is that I love to dance but I really want my partner – my lady that she d... Valentino Do you ever dance? I love to dance. But you know, the problem is that I love to dance but I really want my partner – my lady that she dance with me – dancing very well, otherwise, I won't dance. Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Iman  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Anjelica Huston What’s your signature dance move? I guess tango. I did the tango in Addams Family, and I had a good time with Raul Julia on that ... Anjelica Huston What’s your signature dance move? I guess tango. I did the tango in Addams Family, and I had a good time with Raul Julia on that one. Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Karolina Kurkova  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Barbara Walters  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
David Koch, Julia Koch  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Elettra Wiedemann  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Peter Brant Jr., Harry Brant  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Daphne Guinness Do you remember your first Valentino purchase? No. It was too long ago. I’m too old! No, I think it was a blue suit. I think I bo... Daphne Guinness Do you remember your first Valentino purchase? No. It was too long ago. I’m too old! No, I think it was a blue suit. I think I bought one for the races.  Are you a fan of the ballet? No. Actually, I like opera. I know nothing of ballet, but I loved this. Who would you like to see design costumes for the opera? John Galliano. I think he’d be really good. Who else? Olivier Theyskens could be really great. Very, very talented. It’s getting so much more adventurous, the opera. They’re using many more techniques Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Anh Duong You're a trained dancer. Are toe shoes more difficult than the high heels you're wearing now? Actually, no, they’re not. I think that’s... Anh Duong You're a trained dancer. Are toe shoes more difficult than the high heels you're wearing now? Actually, no, they’re not. I think that’s how I got trained with high heels – with wearing toe shoes. That’s the best training. And at this point I'm better with high heels than toe shoes. Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Tory Burch  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Olivia Palermo  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Lauren Remington Platt  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Martha Stewart Are you a good dancer? I’m alright. I’m not a great dancer.That’s why I’m not going on Dancing with the Stars.  Never? T... Martha Stewart Are you a good dancer? I’m alright. I’m not a great dancer.That’s why I’m not going on Dancing with the Stars.  Never? They asked me! They asked me!  Can you say anything about Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds’s wedding? I’m zipped, but you’ll see it in our magazine. They’re friends. They live around the corner from me. We hang out. They’re the nicest couple, and very, very, modest and nice – despite their parts they play. Shocking! Is Blake a good cook? Oh, she’s quirky! She makes fabulous things! I got invited for an ice cream soda party!  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Barry Diller, Diane von Furstenberg  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Anne Hathaway  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Eugenie Niarchos, Derek Blasberg  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Valentino, Peter Martins  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Valentino, Ballerinas  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Carolina Herrera, Valentino  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Iman  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Anne Hathaway, Valentino  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Jessica Hart  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Stephanie Seymour  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Valentino, Anne Hathaway  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Valentino Performance  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Peter Martins  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Cynthia Rowley, Charles Askegard  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Anh Duong  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
Cynthia Rowley, Thelma Golden  Photo: Nicholas Hunt/©Patrick McMullan
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