The 2021 Guggenheim International Gala annual fundraising event happened this week on Nov. 17 at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. The dinner celebrated Chair Emeritus of the Board of Trustees, William L. Mack, as well as his wife Phyllis, and four artists featured in the Guggenheim’s current and upcoming exhibitions: Etel Adnan, Jennie C. Jones, Cecilia Vicuña, and Gillian Wearing.

A plethora of notable names were in attendance, such as Maya Hawke, Jurnee Smollett, Kat Graham, Glen Powell, Gigi Paris, Mickalene Thomas, Racquel Chevremont, Camila Coelho, Karen Wazen, Leandra Medine, Vashtie Kola, and Sai de Silva, who all wore Dior and Dior Men. Additionally, Lorde graced the benefit dinner with a special performance.

George Inaki Root (@GeorgeRootNYC), CEO, Founder, and Creative Director of MILAMORE Fine Jewelry gave VMAN an exclusive look at his process of getting ready with some behind-the-scenes photos from before and during the event.

Get ready with George below:

“My vintage watch collections are from the MILAMORE jewelry personal collection.”

“Venue of the night! Guggenheim International Gala Made Possible by Dior!”

“Trying to remember how to tie a tie.”

“Adding the MILAMORE Duo Chain and the turtle diamond charm with the Dior brooch.”

“Which shoes?!”

“Finally ready for the gala!”

“My vintage watch collections are from the MILAMORE jewelry personal collection.”

“My outfit for the night – Dior jacket, shirt and tie, pants are Toga Archives, shoes are Balenciaga, and jewelry is MILAMORE.”

“With my beauty Gary, Brazilian goddess Camila, and Karen!”

“Jewelry and watch details.”

“Inside of the gala.”

“The perfect back of Camila in her Dior couture dress and Dior fine jewelry.”

“My table mate, Karen.”