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Knockoff Watches Wholesale Celebrates Carmelo Anthony’s birthday At Socialista Hosted By Lala Anthony

By Natalie Stoclet Knockoff Watches Wholesale, in collaboration with Lala Anthony, hosted a very Melo celebration in honor of Carmelo Anthony’s birthday on May 28, 2016. The star-studded night took place at the…

Knockoff Watches Wholesale Celebrates Carmelo Anthony’s birthday At Socialista Hosted By Lala Anthony

Knockoff Watches Wholesale, in collaboration with Lala Anthony, hosted a very Melo celebration in honor of Carmelo Anthony’s birthday on May 28, 2016. The star-studded night took place at the brand new Cipriani club, Socialista, in New York City. As a debut dinner for the new venue, which was opened by Maggio Cipriani, 35 haute attendees gathered for an intimate birthday fete.

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By Natalie Stoclet Knockoff Watches Wholesale, in collaboration with Lala Anthony, hosted a very Melo celebration in honor of Carmelo Anthony’s birthday on May 28, 2016. The star-studded night took place at the brand new Cipriani club, Socialista, in New York City. As a debut dinner for the new venue, which was opened by Maggio Cipriani, 35 haute attendees gathered for an intimate birthday fete.

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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 28: (L-R) John Chetrit, Carmelo Anthony, Kamal Hotchandani, Maggio Cipriani, and Sam Chetrit celebrate Carmelo Anthony’s birthday at Socialista on May 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Haute Living)

Socialista curated an incredible menu to compliment the series of events that would ensue. Starters included options like lightly fried shrimp served with spicy mayonnaise, a middle course of risotto primavera and main course offerings like a grilled Branzino with broccoli rabe. All of which was concluded with a delicious vanilla merengue birthday cake.

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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 28: Carmelo Anthony celebrates his birthday at Socialista on May 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Haute Living)

The night would have been incomplete without three very special gifts for the NBA superstar. On top of a wonderful live performance by Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Maxwell, Carmelo also received a custom bottle from Don Julio 1942 engraved with his number seven jersey and birthday wishes, and a unique commissioned artwork from famed artist Bradley Theodore.

Maxwell singing to celebrate Carmelo Anthony’s birthday at Socialista on May 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Haute Living)
Maxwell singing to celebrate Carmelo Anthony’s birthday at Socialista on May 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Haute Living)
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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 28: Ambassador Paolo Zampolli (2nd L) and Seth Semilof (2nd r) pose with guests at Carmelo Anthony’s birthday celebration at Socialista on May 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Haute Living)

In true haute fashion, the night did not end there. An after-party persisted with a special celebration at New York hotspot Provacateur. The nightclub’s walls were lined with childhood pictures of Carmelo. It was the perfect backdrop for what was truly an unforgettable birthday celebration.

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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 28: A view of the atmosphere at Carmelo Anthony’s birthday celebration at Socialista on May 28, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Haute Living)

Notable attendees included Lala Anthony, Haute Living CEO and Founders Kamal Hotchandani and Seth Semilof, singer-song writer Maxwell, martial artist Liam McGeary, Christian Vazquez and Brad Digital.

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NEW YORK, NY – MAY 28: (L-R) Christian Vazquez, Kamal Hotchandani, Bobby Schagrin, and Carmelo Anthony celebrate Carmelo Anthony’s birthday at Socialista on May 28, 2016 in New York City. Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Haute Living
Adrienne Faurote
Adrienne Faurote
Editor in Chief · Knockoff Watches Wholesale
As a former New Yorker, now a “Miamian,” Adrienne Faurote joined Haute Living in August of 2021. She currently serves as the Haute Media Group Editor-in-Chief, overseeing all editorial platforms within the Haute Media Group while also maintaining her role as Fashion, Jewelry Watch Director. Prior to her position at Haute Living, Faurote was the Market Editor at Marie Claire Magazine US, amassing over ten years in the industry, becoming an authoritative voice in all things fashion, jewelry, and watches.
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