Sarah Wetenhall, President & Owner of The Colony Hotel Palm Beach, welcomed Martina Mondadori, Founder & Editor in Chief of Cabana Magazine to co-host an event to celebrate the debut of the Cabana Bungalow at The Colony Hotel. Guests were treated to an exclusive first look at the special, one-of-a-kind design collaboration between two iconic brands. The Cabana Bungalow, which was impeccably decorated by Mondadori and her partner Ashley Hicks, introduces a new bookable residence adjacent to the historic hotel that allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the brand’s rich and storied aesthetic, while presenting Cabana’s own unique interpretation of Palm Beach style. As part of the partnership, Cabana and The Colony Hotel also released a capsule collection featuring linens in a custom floral design inspired by the lush gardens of Palm Beach, and Cabana’s iconic Ginori plates reimagined in The Colony’s signature pink.
Upon arrival, guests enjoyed an Italian-inspired aperitivo while exploring the stunning three-bedroom,two-level residence spanning 2,000 square feet. Guests then made their way over to Swifty’s, The Colony Hotel’s iconic poolside restaurant, for a DJ set by Pamela Tick followed by dinner al fresco. Under a canopy of lush greenery and twinkling lights, guests dined at tables dressed with the tropical floral linens and pink dinnerware by Ginori 1735, exclusive to the collaboration, complemented by beautiful florals by Lewis Miller.
Guests in attendance included Karolina Kurkova, Alexander Kraft, Ashley Hicks, Denisa Palsha, Gucci Westman, Jenny Lopez, Joey Wölffer, Julia Amory, Lauren Fornes, Liz Lange, Logan Horne, Nick Mele, Pamela Tick, Roosmarijn de Kok, Samantha Angelilli, Sarah Bray-West, Priscilla Rattazzi, and Veronica Webb.
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