An unforgettable night in NYC’s Penn District honored So.Gay’s community of icons and cultural trendsetters, with cocktails, music by DJ Anthony DiCapua, and an incredible mix of creators, entertainers, and industry leaders.
Alessa set the stage for So.Gay’s Hottest of the Year Party – an inaugural celebration honoring the year’s brightest icons and cultural trendsetters in the LGBTQ+ community – for its first year, So.Gay chose to celebrate its bustling and growing community that has taken the brand to new heights in just 6 months since the brand’s launch in April. Guests enjoyed an unforgettable evening of cocktails (sponsored by 21 Seeds Tequila), vibrant conversations, and networking, all to the beats of DJ Anthony DiCapua. Influential figures from the entertainment and social media world, including Kiel Tutin, Daniel K. Isaac, Michael Graceffa, and So.Gay faces such as Keith Parris, Jon Ali, Lucas Stowe. and Athan Chekas, joined the festivities. Archer, the dating app for queer men, sponsored the night and partnered with So.Gay to bring another layer of connection to the vibrant evening.
Sponsored by Archer, 21 Seeds, and Alessa, the event underscored So.Gay’s commitment to celebrating LGBTQ+ representation and inclusivity. As the newest and fastest-growing LGBTQ+ media and culture brand, So.Gay brought together the community’s top tastemakers and change-makers for a night of energy, excitement, and celebration.
“So.Gay’s online readership has grown to 1.5 million readers, and any chance we can get together to celebrate our community of tastemakers in-person, we take it. By celebrating some of the best LGBTQ+ creatives, designers, actors, models, activists, and more, we’re bringing the brand into the real world to foster community and create unforgettable parties. Our brand partners Archer, Alessa, and 21 Seeds Tequila are integral to our fostering and creating dynamic queer spaces.” – Alex Hughes, CEO and Editor in Chief of So.Gay
Check out some of our favorite photos from the night below! And you can see more photos here.
