NOVEMBER 2025
All Images courtesy of Chapter 2 Agency & The One Drop Foundation. From left to right: Chef Sean MacDonald, Chef Dominique Crenn, Producer Lana Vaa, Executive Producer Jackson Chong, Singer Kevin Woo, Entrepreneur Clio Olaya Mattioli, Founder of Scuderia Corsa Giacomo Mattioli.
The One Drop Gala Los Angeles 2025 wasn’t just another black-tie affair; it was a collision of vision, culture, and creative force. Inside the Audrey Irmas Pavilion, the night carried a charge, a red light moment that happens only when truly influential people share a room. Visionaries, artists, innovators, and cultural leaders gathered beneath its bold, modernist angles, bringing a kind of energy that didn’t just fill the space; it transformed it. This was a night when conversations felt like ideas moments carried purpose, and when the collective spirit of global changemakers made the room feel bigger than the event itself.
Dinner featured three courses crafted by acclaimed chefs Chris Oh, David Féau, Marcel Vigneron, and Chocolat Alain Ducasse, with each plate paired with rare wines that elevated the experience into something memorable, while Executive Producer Jackson Chong and producer Lana Vaa set the tone with a cinematic flow, guiding every shift in the evening. Performances by Kevin Woo and Ty Dolla $ign moved the room from intimate to full-throttle energy, and a jaw-dropping performance by Cirque du Soleil artists created a collective gasp through the crowd, a moment of surprise that everyone felt at once.
From left to right: Singer Josh Groban, Actor Evan Ross, Singer Ty Dolla $ign, Entrepreneur Dr. Dre, Honoree Stylist Dave Thomas.
The momentum carried straight into the after-party, where DJ Mia Moretti flipped the vibe into something playful and late-night. Guests floated between the first-ever Jacquemus × Veuve Clicquot bar and the dance floor, conversations blending with laughter, music, and that sense of being part of something cool. All of it fed back into the night's purpose: One Drop's mission to secure sustainable access to safe water worldwide.
Presented by Ferrari Beverly Hills and supported by Cirque du Soleil, Dorchester Collection, Christie's, LANVIN, Valmont, Wally's Beverly Hills, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits, S Beverly Hills, Encore Global, and more, the gala pulled together more than 300 innovators, entertainers, philanthropists, and creators. From the first toast to the final song, the entire evening was a reminder of how culture, generosity, and artistry can move the needle when they all collide.
From left to right: Executive Producer Jackson Chong, Honoree Stylist Dave Thomas, Singer Josh Groban.
Founder of Cirque du Soleil, Lune Rouge and One Drop Foundation Guy Laliberté. Chairman and CEO of Mattioli Automotive Group and Founder of Scuderia Corsa Giacomo Mattioli. President & General Manager US, Lanvin Gerrit Ruetzel. Senior Vice President, Christian Dior Americas Katy Chen. Chairman, Pritzker Innovation Fund Roland Pritzker. Co-Founder & President, The Inwood Group Marsha Molinari. President, Vertiqal Studios Maximilien Desmarais. Real estate developer and philanthropist Leah Qin. Entrepreneur and philanthropist Miska Whitford. Stylist, Art Director & Fashion Photographer; International Supporter of American Ballet Theatre Bo McCourt. UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety; Chair of the Board of IPI; Vice-President of ICM; President of FIA and CEO of Ferrari Jean Todt. Academy Award Winning Actress; Producer; UNDP Goodwill Ambassador; International Olympic Committee Member Michelle Yeoh. President and CEO, Cirque du Soleil Group Daniel Lamarre. Chief Executive Officer, Valmont Sophie Vann Guillon. Founding Partner, X-Law Group and Judge, Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile Filippo Marchino. Director of Brand Partnerships, Wally’s Wine Matt Marciano. Entrepreneur and philanthropist Mariana Peralta. Award-winning Fashion Stylist and Costume Designer; Ambassador, King’s Trust Dave Thomas. Co-Founder & CEO, LVH Hugh Barton. Chief Executive Officer, Encore Productions Phil Cooper. Artist Manager; Partner, Grassroots Music Danny Lee. Fine Artist and Philanthropist Clio Mattioli. Executive Producer Jackson Chong, Producer Lana Vaa. Strategic Partnerships and Auction Lead Alexandre Meunier. Project Coordinator and Logistics Alex Keever. Project Manager Matt Garratt. Audio Engineer James Smith. Talent and Show Director Derek Olds. Technical Director Brandon Wollner. Curation and Design Amy Theresa. Video Engineer Travis Elrott. Lighting Designer Kalum Casson. Event Coordinator Beena Patel. Audio Recording Engineer Jerry Mateo. Creative Director Brandon Sun. President and CEO Ernek Duran. Senior Director of Development, Events, and Fundraising Laurent Madore. Director of Event Partnerships Caroline Duret. Director of Operations, Events and Sponsorships Tanya Sarrazin. Global Ambassador Heather Acheson. Coordinator, Events and Fundraising Dominique Sasseville. Advisor, Marketing Communications Branding Dania Sanchez-Yimura. Advisor, Marketing Communications Digital Valérie Nombo. Advisor, Operations and Event Marketing Sharon Webb. Graphic Artist Martin Lamothe. Co-founder Kenneth Loo. Co-founder Clara Jeon. PR Director Danielle Dawson. Creative Director Brandon Sun.
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