Sometimes, celebrating something tried and true is even more special than ringing in the new. After years of sitting at the top of Moda Operandi’s bestseller list, Régime des Fleurs’ Little Flower still reigns supreme. A brainchild of Régime des Fleurs founder, Alia Raza, and fashion swan Chloë Sevigny, the floral fragrance has built a cult community of its own.
“I started Régime des Fleurs 10 years ago from my living room, where I was making perfume by hand,” Alia smiled. “It quickly turned into this beautiful company, and it’s been incredible working with friends and retailers like Moda Operandi. I’ve wanted to work with Chloë forever because she, like Régime des Fleurs’, is irreverent and an icon that appreciates beauty and art.
” On a gorgeous summery day in downtown Manhattan, Moda Operandi’s Lauren Santo Domingo gathered a group of friends and fashion folk for an intimate party at Fouquet's Le Vaux Rooftop. The rosé and lobster rolls were flowing atop the English garden-inspired balcony adorned with umbrellas and plush banquets. For one night only, specialty cocktails infused with hibiscus tea, rose water, and orange cinnamon agave were inspired by the scent of honor and served throughout the soirée.
The centerpiece of the alfresco celebration was a cake by Aimee France(the same baker behind Sevigny’s wedding cake!). Flavored with notes found in the fragrance–black tea, rose, bergamont, and carmelo–, this sweet treat was a perfec.