The Second Annual
Nocturne
“The beauty that only emerges after dark.”
On a June evening in 2025, over one hundred souls gathered in a candlelit Manhattan parlor. They came adorned in velvet and brocade, in hand-sewn headpieces and vintage finery, in golden boots and rose-petal gowns. They came to celebrate something ineffable—the courage to be seen.
What they witnessed was more than a party. It was a covenant. An unexpected union that sealed not just two hearts, but a philosophy: that life itself is performance art, and every moment deserves our most magnificent selves.
The First Annual Nightwine Ball was never meant to be a single evening. It was the opening chapter of a story still being written—one invitation at a time.
View Year One Gallery →This is not a costume party. This is not a theme night.
This is a revelation.
We believe that how you present yourself to the world is an art form.
That a hand-sewn headpiece holds more value than any designer label.
That the courage to be extraordinary is the rarest luxury of all.
You do not come to The Nightwine Ball to be entertained.
You come to be the entertainment.
Every guest is a performer. The room is the stage.
Your look is not a disguise—it is a declaration.
A gathering of kindred spirits who celebrate the art of being seen
The belief that what you create holds more meaning than what you buy
The radical act of showing up as your most magnificent self
Every moment, every gesture, every stitch—a canvas for expression
“The beauty that only emerges after dark.”
The Second Annual Nightwine Ball is not a costume party. It is a summoning— an invitation to become the version of yourself that only emerges when the sun goes down.
Channel any era, any fantasy. Dress for moonlight on velvet, for candlelit glamour, for the hours between dusk and dawn. Headpieces encouraged. Transformation expected.
The Nocturne Palette
Midnight blue • Silver • Champagne gold • Moonlight white
Deep emerald • Aubergine • Burgundy • Velvet black
The Nightwine Ball is not an event you simply attend. It is a world you enter. Here is how the door might open for you.
Sign up for First Access below. This is where announcements begin, where themes are revealed first, and where limited tickets become available before anywhere else. The inner circle always enters first.
Follow our journey at @nightwine and @samaralandtv. Engage with our community. Share your own creations. The Ball exists year-round in spirit—those who embody its ethos in their daily lives are always first to be welcomed.
When the theme is announced, begin your transformation. Document your process. Whether you sew your own gown, commission a headpiece, or curate the perfect vintage ensemble—the journey is as important as the destination. Those who share their creative process often catch our eye.
Those who have attended previous Balls may extend invitations to kindred spirits. If you know someone who has walked through our doors, let them know you wish to join. Personal introductions carry weight.
When the Second Annual Ball is announced, respond swiftly. Space is intentionally limited. We believe intimacy creates magic—and magic cannot be mass-produced.