Trendy Lime’s Great Gatsby Pre-Premiere was a Swanky Success!

It was the bee’s knees, the cat’s meow, the most swellegant event of the season! Trendy Lime’s trés chic pre-premier of Baz Luhrman’s hotly anticipated film adaptation of The Great Gatsby was a phenomenal success, all thanks to the enthusiasm and style of the Trendy Lime community.

Great Gatsby author F. Scott Fitzgerald was once quoted as saying “I like large parties, they’re so intimate. At small parties, there isn’t any privacy.” Hopefully, you all feel the same, because this was definitely a large party! With over 200 well-heeled guests, we literally took over San Francisco’s Circa lounge and Marina Theatre. The event was also attended by various members of the media and members of the ArtDeco society of San Francisco.

As spectacular as the movie itself was, the real stars of the show were our fantastic guests. Honestly speaking, this was the best-dressed crowd we’ve ever hosted. There were classic flapper dresses, long elegant silk gowns, and gorgeous 1920s fashion of every description. The gentlemen looked very dapper as well, in impeccably cut suits and dashing hats. Congrats to our best-dressed woman, Annie, who showed up in a long glittery cream-colored dress to win an autographed copy of Teresa Rodriguez’s new book. Props also go to our best-dressed gentleman Brian, who epitomized true Gatsby style and won the very trendy SOLZ watch.

In addition to being able to admire their fellow attendees’ high fashion, guests also got to enjoy some authentic Jazz Age cocktails. Our bartenders were busy whipping up four classic cocktails: gin gimlets, raspberry rickeys, champagne juleps, and mint juleps. While all of the drinks were beyond delicious, the champagne julep was the runaway favourite of the night. After all, who doesn’t like a little bit of bubbly?

And then, of course, there was the movie. With the opulent costumes and set design and performances from Leonardo DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan, and Tobey Maguire, this stunning movie lives up to the dazzling visuals that you know from other Luhrmann movies like Moulin Rouge and Romeo + Juliet. The film opened up everywhere on May 10, so be sure to add it to your “must see” list.

As the Fergie song on the Great Gatsby soundtrack goes, a little party never killed nobody, and our guests certainly agree with that sentiment. Our network raved about the event, saying it was “a wonderful evening,” that “all the details were covered,” and that it was a “glittery fun night with friends.” Everyone on the Trendy Lime team loved watching the movie — but best of all seeing a film about how to throw THE best parties gave us inspiration to throw even bigger and more fabulous event in the future!

Trendy Lime’s Exclusive Great Gatsby Pre-Premiere!

Like the rest of the world, everyone here at Trendy Lime is dying to see Baz Luhrmann’s movie adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel The Great Gatsby. Starring Carey Mulligan, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Tobey Maguire, this is definitely THE movie to see this spring. Can’t wait to see the movie when it opens on May 10? Well, you’re in luck — Trendy Lime is hosting a special pre-premiere event on May 9!

Gatsby’s world is all about super chic cocktail parties and charming conversation, so we’ll start the event with a cocktail party of our own at the tres elegant Circa in San Francisco’s Marina district. Our mixologists have created some special cocktails in homage to Gatsby’s heyday in the roaring ‘20s. Indulge in a gin gimlet or raspberry rickey as you engage in conversation with other members of the exclusive Trendy Lime community.

Of course, this is a great opportunity to play dress-up and immerse yourself in the epoch of Gatsby’s glory days. Drape yourself in your 1920s best — think drop-waist flapper dresses, cloche hats, long strands of beads, and plenty of sequins for the ladies and impeccably-cut jazz-era suits for the gents. With the setting, the drinks, and the clothes you’ll be transported into Gatsby’s world before you even see the movie! What could make for a more authentic cinematic experience?

There’s something special about the 1920s, especially when you look at them through Gatsby’s privileged world. Coupled with Luhrmann’s dreamy aesthetic, this is your chance to drift away into a different world, even if it’s just for one night. Get your tickets TODAY!

How To Dress Great, Like Gatsby

Trendy Lime is celebrating the release of Baz Lurhmann’s long-awaited film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby on May 9 with a special pre-premiere and cocktail party, held a full day before the movie’s public release. One of the best parts of the Great Gatsby (and the thing we’re most looking forward to seeing in the movie!) is the amazingly glamorous 1920s fashion worn by the privileged class of Jay Gatsby’s world. We’re asking guests to dress up in their Jazz Age finest for our soiree and movie screening, so we’re going to give a quick primer on 1920s fashion for those of you not already obsessed with flapper fashion.

The Mood Was Up and So Were the Clothes

The Great Gatsby was published in 1925 and takes place in an opulent and very fashionable world. The period of the early ‘20s is often referred as the “Roaring ‘20s,” because it was a time of prosperity and high social and cultural activity. The period occurred in the happy times right after World War I, but well before the Great Depression, so it was a time of frivolity, celebrity, and glamour. Naturally, good times called for good clothes, and the ladies and gentlemen dressed in a way that reflected the mood of the day.

Women’s fashions in the 1920s not only reflected the glamour of the times, but also represented the shift towards women’s equality and the movement that would eventually become modern feminism. Skirts got shorter and shoulders were bared, but women also favored the “flapper” look, which created a more boyish silhouette and flattened the bust and skimmed over the waist and hips. Wide-legged trousers also became popular with women. Since the era was still about celebration, ladies added glamour with cloche hats, sequined headbands, and long strands of beads.

Men also went for a more glamorous and modern look. Suit jackets, which had been much longer in previous decades, were shorter and often worn with belts, inspired by military uniforms.  As the decade progressed, men also began to wear wider trousers, often with pinstripes. A sportier look also became quite popular, with short pants and straw boater hats.