MODA AFTER DARK
From the buzziest new openings to cultural musts, our new monthly series reads as a social agenda for cocktail hour and beyond—not forgetting the suggested dress code for each.
This month we're focused on New Year’s Eve in New York City. Read on.
L'ATELIER de Joël Robuchon
85 Tenth Avenue, New York, NY
There are few things more sophisticated than a dinner that is as much about the presentation as it is the food, an experience you'll find at the latest spot from Joël Robuchon (the chef with 31 Michelin stars—yes, that wasn’t a typo). Those lucky enough to secure a table need to dress the part: high-shine separates and a cool bag for evening say, "I belong".
TOSCA
The Metropolitan Opera, New York, NY
Ringing in the New Year at the opera somewhat erases those early years spent celebrating at terrible bars. And the classic Italian tale, filled with high drama and fabulous costumes, is perfect whether you're a true opera fan or not. Note: it premieres on New Year’s Eve, meaning it’s the big night where everyone dresses to the nines. Yes, we’re talking gowns from the runway.
THE NUTCRACKER
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Not up for a party this year? We suggest an evening of the Nutcracker at the New York City ballet, where a chic crowd will offer the perfect incentive to sport a festive pant instead of the requisite dress—proof you're certainly on the pulse. Add fabulous jewels: you'll be "in the spirit" but not overdone.
Y-3 Spring/Summer 2018 Campaign — Chapter 1 For 15 years, Y-3 has defined and redefined the language of sport-style with fearless innovation. For Spring/Summer 2018, the landmark collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and adidas follows a simple directive: fuse the best of Yohji with the best of adidas. This Y-3 concept-returning to the core DNA of its two makers-is reflected in the collection, three campaign chapters, and breakthrough footwear launches. 
10 exclusive pieces from Ex Infinitas’s highly limited, sustainable capsule “With sustainability foremost on my mind, I decided to re-master deadstock surf t-shirts, creating a hybrid of prints from various iconic surf brands over the generations. Each garment in this limited capsule is entirely unique. Similarly, the footwear is a collaboration between Finnish shoe maker Iivo Evijärvi, who has carved a niche by re-purposing discarded vintage sneakers by hand.” －－Lukas Vincent, founder and designer, Ex Infinitas. 
MYKITA Brings Bold New Specs in Collaboration with 424 Berlin independent eyewear brand MYKITA releases a custom eyewear design in collaboration with cult streetwear label 424. Both brands are known for their individual, directional aesthetic, and share an affinity for bringing together artisan and high-tech production techniques in their products.