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Santa Takes Lexington Avenue: Inside Our Holiday Fête With Selby Drummond, Will Kahn & Walker Ward

  • Three men dressed in festive holiday attire.
  • Left to right: Will Kahn, Walker Ward, Greg Unis
  • At J.McLaughlin, the holiday season has always been about community, celebration, and giving back—and last week, all three came together beautifully at our Lexington Avenue flagship. We were thrilled to officially kick off the season with a festive fête hosted by friends of the brand Selby Drummond, Will Kahn, and Walker Ward, who made the most memorable entrance of the evening by arriving as Santa in a custom toile suit. (Consider it your sneak peek of a signature print from our 2026 collection!)
  • Three people in formal attire pose together at an upscale holiday event or party. Holiday decorations including garland are visible in the background of what looks like a retail or boutique setting.Three people in formal attire pose together at an upscale holiday event or party. Holiday decorations including garland are visible in the background of what looks like a retail or boutique setting.Three people in formal attire pose together at an upscale holiday event or party. Holiday decorations including garland are visible in the background of what looks like a retail or boutique setting.Three people in formal attire pose together at an upscale holiday event or party. Holiday decorations including garland are visible in the background of what looks like a retail or boutique setting.
  • Karen Klopp, John Klopp, Meghan Klopp, Aya Kanai, Freddie Cipoletti, Jenny Cipoletti, Jackie Lankelis, Walker Ward, Julia McGuire, Scott Pask, Ann Caruso, Greg Unis
  • The event brought together generations of J.McLaughlin customers, neighbors, brand loyalists, editors, tastemakers, and our own senior leadership—showcasing that the heart of our brand truly lies in the communities we serve.
  • Interior view of a retail clothing store displaying merchandise on racks and shelves, with wrapped gift boxes and various items arranged on a table in the foreground.Interior view of a retail clothing store displaying merchandise on racks and shelves, with wrapped gift boxes and various items arranged on a table in the foreground.Interior view of a retail clothing store displaying merchandise on racks and shelves, with wrapped gift boxes and various items arranged on a table in the foreground.Interior view of a retail clothing store displaying merchandise on racks and shelves, with wrapped gift boxes and various items arranged on a table in the foreground.
  • To make the evening even more festive, we invited a curated mix of partners and artisans—including Tuck Shop chocolate, Caroline’s Cakes, Curamia tequila, Black River Caviar, Kinderbrook Home, Jenny Cipoletti Jewelry, Lele Sadoughi, and Orsini Glassware—creating a one-stop holiday marketplace filled with gifts, treats, and joyful discovery.
  • Four Christmas carolers posing for a photo.Holiday window display at storefront.
  • We were even joined by the Manhattan Holiday Carolers! Meanwhile, Alvise Orsini’s holiday windows glowed in the background.
  • Man dressed in formal attire posing beside holiday table setting.
  • Will Kahn
  • This special evening benefited Monday Night Hospitality (MNH), an organization that has served the Upper East Side for more than 40 years by offering warm, nutritious meals and genuine community to neighbors in need. MNH’s mission reflects values we deeply believe in: hospitality, dignity, generosity, and care.
  • Smiling woman posing with presents and a drink in hand.Three people posed together at a festive holiday partyMan in a santa hat posed in a festive holiday inspired outfit Man and women posed together for a photo in front of holiday presents.
  • Left to right: Molly Ford, Ann Caruso, Will Kahn, Anne Randell, Walker Ward, Alex Wilson, Brooke Kennan
  • The evening marked another meaningful moment in our Joy Looks Good on Everyone holiday campaign—a celebration of the moments, traditions, and relationships that make the season sparkle. It also closed out an exciting year for our brand, with so much more ahead in 2026.To everyone who joined us on Lexington Avenue: thank you for bringing your warmth, your style, and your generous spirit. We are grateful for this community, inspired by the work of Monday Night Hospitality, and delighted to share this season of joy with you.