It was additional windy on the WSA constructing final night time, the place GQ was internet hosting its second annual Creativity Awards. Nevertheless it did make for epic picture ops at arrivals; as Hunter Schafer stepped onto the purple carpet, her lengthy hair billowed within the wind like a scene straight out of a film. Schafer, together with Marni inventive director Francesco Risso, Danny McBride, Lewis Hamilton, Asake, Lauren Halsey, Atticus Ross, and Trent Reznor, have been the honorees of the night time.

Because the night time’s 140 company sat for a dinner curated by chef Jake Brodsky of Palm Heights, JB Smoove (the night time’s emcee) took the stage, launched by GQ’s editor in chief Properly Welch. Smoove, whose present Curb Your Enthusiasm ended this previous Sunday, had the entire company laughing as he reminisced about his six seasons with the Curb solid because the character Leon Black.

The ceremony began with a bang as Michaela Coel launched the night time’s first award winner, her co-star within the film Mom Mary. Coel then shared with the viewers her glamorous meet-cute with Schafer—they met, for the primary time, on the Met Gala, when each attendees have been fairly tipsy and instantly hit it off. She continued to explain working with Schafer as “Really euphoric. She is a lady who shouts for many who can solely whisper, she is a lady who advocates for the world.”

Schafer had a mutual appreciation for her co-star as she accepted the award, “It’s important to have folks to look as much as,” she gushed about Coel and lots of the different creatives within the room “I’m grateful to the entire creatives within the room who opened doorways we couldn’t even see.”

Even in a room full of megawatt names like George Lucas and Erykah Badu, everybody appeared to have somebody there they seemed as much as—nobody was resistant to feeling starstruck. Living proof: Adam Devine caught up with Danny McBride, who he would later describe as his comedy hero, when presenting him along with his award.

Then, Erykah Badu, wearing an eye catching Marni look (hat, included!) took to the stage to introduce her pricey pal Francesco Risso. The 2 go means again—Risso dressed Badu when she was his date to the Met Gala in 2022 and final fall, the pair collaborated on a capsule assortment for Marni.

To additional have fun Risso’s Creativity Award honor, Badu kicked off a shock marching band (dressed fully in Marni, in fact) efficiency. Snaking via the dinner tables, the act was a sight to behold, with Badu blowing the whistle—the conductor as they performed an authentic composition by Dev Hynes (who was additionally in attendance). Willy Chavvaria was in awe by the tip “That was unbelievable!” he exclaimed

Operating into one another following their acceptance speeches, Schafer (in a hand-painted Marni costume) and Risso hugged and shared a sigh of aid after believing their remarks. “I’m nonetheless not used to public talking!” Schafer advised Risso, who admitted to being equally jittery earlier than taking the mic. Now, they might wind down and benefit from the night time.

Quickly after, they and Badu, Trent Reznor, and Atticus Ross piled into the elevator to journey just a few flooring up, the place the after-party was simply starting with DJ Spinna. Those that know, know, GQ’s afters are usually not ones you need to miss.