CULTURED magazine hosted a September issue launch party at FOOD, a revived 1970s art-world restaurant now run by artist Lucien Smith and the estate of Gordon Matta-Clark. The event, co-hosted by legendary model and activist Bethann Hardison and CULTURED Editor-in-Chief Sarah Harrelson, drew a crowd of fashion and art insiders including designers, stylists, artists, and editors. Guests enjoyed family-style dishes, Lagavulin cocktails, and left with copies of the magazine's latest covers featuring Julia Fox, Anthony Edwards, Vicky Krieps, Sophie Calle, and Lucien Smith.
The party underscores the enduring crossover between the art and fashion worlds, with FOOD serving as a symbolic bridge between the avant-garde art scene of the 1970s and contemporary creative culture. Hardison's presence highlights her continued influence as a fashion icon and activist, while the event also promotes CULTURED's editorial focus on the state of modeling and the magazine's ongoing engagement with visual artists and designers.