Priyanka Jonas, Hunter Schafer Join Olivier Rousteing for Johnnie Walker Vault Launch Dinner

On Saturday night, the McKittrick Hotel — the longtime home of immersive “Macbeth” production “Sleep No More” — opened its doors for a new Scottish arrival. This time, the story looked a little different: more whisky, less murder. And a lot more Balmain. Olivier Rousteing, in New York for the Met Gala, and Johnnie Walker Vault teamed up to host a launch dinner for their new collaboration, four “couture” bottles of whisky inspired by Rousteing’s connection to the four seasons. VIP guests arrived at the venue through a blue-lit hallway, perfume-scented and filled with a trance-y audio track voiced by master blender Dr. Emma Walker and Rousteing, which set the mood for the “sensorial dinner” ahead. “The aromas and textures move like a cold spring day. You’ve got a sparkle in the air.” The Scottish voice then shifted to a French accent. “When the art of couture meets the art of blending.” “Hi fabulous goddess,” said Rousteing, emerging from the hallway and greeting Priyanka Jonas on the blue-carpeted step-and-repeat. “You know I’m with one of the most beautiful women in the world?” he called out to the small group surrounding the pair.  Afterward, they made their way hand-in-hand past the photo booth and descended

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