Tribeca has been a grounding place for cult favorite designer Nili Lotan. For decades she's lived there, worked there (both in her studio and in her first ever shop) and looked to the ever stylish downtown destination for inspiration.

Last Thursday, Nili's neighborhood love affair came full circle, as she welcomed the city's chicest tastemakers and fashion industry staples for a celebratory dinner at the understated, elegant Jacqueline Sullivan Gallery. Perched four floors up in an oh so artsy high-ceilinged space on Walker Street, the venue served as the perfect location for Saks to fête the 20th anniversary of the brand.

Jacqueline Jablonski, Roopal Patel, Christie Tyler, Charly Sturm and more stepped out in their Nili Lotan ensembles for the intimate affair, which featured a delicious menu curated by Andy Baraghani, and a musical performance by singer and model, Varsha Thepa.

Curious to see inside the special evening?

[Photos by Sinna Nasseri]