Decoding the Invite
With the help of party planner Francis Cheng
RSVP
A request to RSVP is at least some allusion of being a party of worth. “If it doesn’t say RSVP, the door policy will be far looser.”
“1 Invite Admits 2”
This signifies a less exclusive door policy, according to Cheng, though it’s not as open as those that have no mention of additional guests at all. “Strictly by invitation” is as strict as it sounds.
Dress Code
“A serious dress code means an exclusive, expensive party.” What about casual chic? “It means absolutely nothing!” Dress code: White? “Oh God.”
Thickness
“The thickness of the invite is related to the party’s impressiveness,” Cheng says. It’s also a good sign if it’s made of something weird like foam or plastic (see below). Virtual invites throw a monkey wrench into the logic; however, an SMS invitation never bodes well.
The Thicker, the Better?
Pringles
Form: 10mm; wood
Celebrating: Grand opening of first Pringle of Scotland boutique
Venue: The Grand Stage, Western Market
Comprised: Models, champagne, canapes, open bar
DKNY
Form: 2mm; plastic
Celebrating: DKNY men’s and women’s Resort 2007 line
Venue: DKNY Elements
Comprised: Models, open bar, canapes
Lane Crawford
Form: 1mm; card
Celebrating: Raf Simons line at Lane Crawford
Venue: Works, Lane Crawford
Comprised: Models, champagne, canapes, open bar, great music
F.DIAMOND WELCOME PARTY
Form: 10kb; email
Celebrating: Fashion TV in Hong Kong
Venue: Fashion TV boat, moored near TST
Comprised: Models, two-hour open bar
HALLOWEEN @ BEIJING CLUB
Form: 20 bytes; sms
Celebrating: Halloween
Venue: Beijing Club
Comprised: Halloween decorations
A: My Party's Better Than Yours!
B: What? Why?
A: Because.... it is!
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