- Behind The Scenes — Christmas Orgy 2023 - Sz3102

The invite read: “Ugly Elegance: Velvet, sequins, and one broken ornament.” BTS, this was a psychological test. Stylist Ona Miles stationed a team of “repair elves” with sewing kits, safety pins, and glitter glue at the coat check. “We wanted people to lean into imperfection. The person who showed up in a pristine tux? Boring. The guy with the thrifted velvet jacket and a cracked plastic Santa pinned to his lapel? He got free drinks all night.”

A curated mix of live musicians and electronic artists drove the sonic narrative of the evening. Christmas Orgy 2023 - SZ3102 - BEHIND THE SCENES

The primary challenge for the camera crew was staying out of each other's frames. Behind-the-scenes footage reveals a carefully orchestrated dance where camera operators ducked, wove, and signaled to one another to capture close-up intimacy while preserving the grand scale of the wider room. The invite read: “Ugly Elegance: Velvet, sequins, and