On Friday, October 17, W Magazine and Chloé gathered stars from the worlds of film, fashion, television and music for an intimate dinner at La Dolce Vita, the storied Beverly Hills haunt favored by Hollywood royalty since the 1960s. Hosted by W Editor in Chief Sara Moonves and Chloé Creative Director Chemena Kamali, the event served as an informal kickoff to Saturday’s Academy Museum Gala and a celebration of Kamali’s recent feature in W ’s Originals Issue .
Elle and Dakota Fanning were among the early arrivals setting the tone for an evening that was a true friends-and-family affair. Cover star Addison Rae—wearing a look straight off the Chloé spring 2026 runway—greeted Kamali with her characteristic warmth and admiration. For Kamali, the occasion marked a homecoming of sorts. As