The Cut x Estée Lauder: A New York Evening of Elegance Honoring Nia Long
- By: Ani Gutierrez | Photos: Quadir Moore
At “The Power of Her” dinner in New York, The Cut and Estée Lauder celebrated Nia Long with an intimate gathering of beauty, legacy, and women shaping modern culture.
On Thursday, New York Magazine’s The Cut and Estée Lauder hosted The Power of Her, an intimate dinner at People’s in New York City honoring Nia Long, the publication’s October cover star and Estée Lauder’s first brand ambassador for North America.
The evening, hosted by The Cut’s editor-in-chief Lindsay Peoples, paid tribute to Long’s enduring influence as both a cultural icon and a symbol of modern beauty. Guests from across fashion, entertainment, and art gathered to toast the occasion, including Ego Nwodim, Chanel Iman, Racquel Chevremont, Achieng Agutu, Kara Young, Tonya Lewis Lee, Mara Brock Akil, LaQuan Smith, Bethann Hardison, Crystle Stewart, Anika Noni Rose, and more.
Both a celebration and a statement, this gathering reflected The Cut’s ongoing commitment to spotlighting women shaping contemporary culture and conversation. The Power of Her served as a tribute not only to Long’s career and recent partnership with Estée Lauder, but also to the evolving idea of representation and beauty in today’s industry.
Throughout the evening, guests mingled over dinner and conversation, raising glasses to Long’s milestone moment and marking a new chapter for Estée Lauder’s legacy of timeless elegance.
As The Cut continues to bridge style and storytelling by creating spaces where the intersections of identity, artistry, and ambition are celebrated, its collaboration with Estée Lauder brought that mission to life. The Power of Her spotlighted the women redefining beauty, media, and self-expression with an authenticity and grace.
The night closed on a note of gratitude and celebration, mirroring the quiet confidence and influence embodied by Long herself. For one evening in New York, beauty wasn’t just seen; it was shared, celebrated, and reimagined.
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