Guests were greeted by a decadent raw bar, where lobsters were as plentiful as the red, white, and blue decor. Speaking of, floral arrangements in a patriotic theme—white hydrangeas, red roses, and blue delphiniums—also filled the space.
The party started at 8:30 p.m. and guests caught up about their Olympic plans. Chamberlain, Jonas, and Chastain revealed they were excited to attend the gymnastics events the next morning; David Lauren, who was holding court at the party, welcomed the group to the RL box to watch the competitions. All were jazzed about seeing Simone Biles: “It’s going to be epic,” said Jonas, who had only arrived in Paris that morning.
Of her highlights from the week, Chamberlain, in a mix-matched striped archival Ralph Lauren set, told Vogue, “I keep saying the highlight is Céline Dion; she’s magic! That performance was absolutely magic. Everybody was crying, everybody was choked up. She’s an unbelievable human being and to watch in person is unbelievable.”
Dr. Biden, now dressed in an elegant sheer blazer over cream-colored trousers, was the unofficial guest of honor of the night. As she walked through the party, guests applauded and reveled in her support of Team USA. Spike Lee, sporting a fun turned up cap, even kissed her hand as a show of support for her and her husband.
The night didn’t linger too long; the athletes had to get themselves to bed, and the spectators needed energy to cheer them on. An evening at Ralph’s? Well, it’s always a good time.