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"Overlooking Central Park, this five-star stalwart was Lady Gaga’s 2019 Met Gala prep base for her flowy Brandon Maxwell cape dress and 25-foot train, and it welcomed Allison Williams, Meg Ryan, Gabrielle Union, Cynthia Erivo, and Barry Keoghan for 2024’s gala alone. Around since 1930, its hallways have been graced by fashion legends including Coco Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, and Hubert de Givenchy." - Nicole Kliest, Christina Liao