Over 7,000 New Yorkers and polo enthusiasts enjoyed a sunny day at the sixth annual Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Liberty State Park.
Matthew McConaughey, his wife Camila Alves McConaughey, world-renowned polo player Nacho Figueras, his wife Delfina Blaquier and Veuve Clicquot U.S. President Vanessa Kay hosted an afternoon with an exciting polo match, high fashion and, of course, flutes of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label and Rosé, all enjoyed with stunning views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
While the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic is always one of the most highly-anticipated social events of the season, this year’s event was particularly special for Veuve Clicquot and all guests, as it was held in support of Liberty State Park, which sustained significant damage due to Hurricane Sandy seven months ago. The park suffered extensive flooding and wind damage and had to close down for several months to rebuild. Today, the park is still working to recover from the storm’s devastating effects; to aid in the park’s reconstruction and return it to its former beauty, in addition to the event benefiting Liberty State Park, Veuve Clicquot re-planted and landscaped a large green area of the park, including the area where the event was held.
The 2013 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic is also proud to benefit Matthew and Camila McConaughey’s foundation, just keep livin, a charity dedicated to empowering high school students to lead active and healthy lives. Veuve Clicquot is honored to support such a worthy cause and have Matthew and Camila McConaughey experience the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic for the first time.
The fashion-forward crowd at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic included Matthew McConaughey & Camila Alves, Nacho Figueras & Delfina Blaquier, Ashley Olsen, Rosario Dawson, Anne V, Tika Sumpter, Garcelle Beauvais, Dree Hemingway, Dan Abrams, Alek Wek, Carly Cushnie, Michelle Ochs, Rebecca Minkoff, Tiffani Thiessen, Theophilus London, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, Leigh Lezark, Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, Lo Bosworth, Harley Viera Newton, Danielle Snyder, Chelsea Leyland, Lubov Azria, Timo Weiland, Naaem Khan, Charlotte Sarkozy, Catherine Malandrino, Vivienne Tam, Sasha Cohen, Veuve Clicquot U.S. President Vanessa Kay, Veuve Clicquot International Director Lauren Boidevezi, Veuve Clicquot International Director of Communications Aymeric Sancerre, Veuve Clicquot Marketing Director Chloe Stefani, Moet Hennessy USA CEO Jim Clerkin, Veuve Clicquot Director of U.S. Communications Christine Kaculis and Veuve Clicquot U.S. Brand Director Bernadette Knight.
Over 3,000 thousands of bottles of Veuve Clicquot—classic Yellow Label and Rose—were enjoyed, which paired perfectly with the innovative cuisine by Pinch Food Design served in the VIP Marquee.
In addition to being a team sponsor, Nespresso delighted VIP guests with over 1,000 cappuccinos and lattes, most of them iced, keeping guests cool throughout the day, all served from a custom coffee bar that was created specifically for the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic.
As always, guests to the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic were dressed to impress! The ladies and gentleman sported classic polo style—summer whites, classic pastels, and dapper suits for men. Style highlights included everything from Dree Hemingway’s denim jumpsuit and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld’s bejeweled A-line floral frock, to Carly Cushnie and Michelle Och’s structured pastel ensembles and Alek Wek’s graphic black and white stripes.
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