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A Star-Studded Evening at the Petzel Gallery in New York

VIPs raised a glass to celebrate the launch of Hotel Esencia, the treasured gem in Mexico's Riviera Maya.
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Martine, Alex, and Solange Assouline alongside guests. Photo by Hagop Kalaidjian.

We may not have been in Mexico, but New York’s Petzel Gallery played host to a spectacular event celebrating the 10th anniversary of Hotel Esencia with its newest Classic's Collection aptly titled Hotel Esencia. Over 170 guests were in attendance, including figures such as chief executive officer of Hotel Esencia, Kevin Wendle, creative director of the hotel Juan Carlos Gutierrez, actor Justin Theroux, supermodel Martha Hunt, and interior designer Colin King. The gallery was transformed into a Riviera Maya oasis, where guests enjoyed cocktails crafted by LALO Tequila and were treated to music by Michael Gaubert.

Host Kevin Wendle with Martha Hunt.
Tequila-based drinks served at the Petzel Gallery. Photo by Madison Voelkel.
LEFT: Host Kevin Wendle alongside Linda Fargo. RIGHT: Edward Barsamian, Head of Editorial at The MICHELIN Guide. Photos by Hagop Kalaidjian.
Hotel Esencia Spread. Photo by Madison Voelkel.
LEFT: Dani Stahl. RIGHT: Hosts Kevin Wendle and Juan Carlos Gutierrez. Photos by Hagop Kalaidjian.

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