Cornelia Guest and Dennis Basso at the designer’s show during New York Fashion Week.Photo:Gilbert Flores/WWD via GettyDesignerDennis Bassocan still remember the first time he met “it girl”Cornelia Guestlike it was yesterday. In fact, it was four decades ago.The year was 1983 and Guest attended Basso’s very first fashion show with her mother, socialite C.Z. Guest, at Manhattan’s Regency Hotel. “We became fast friends,” Basso tells PEOPLE exclusively. “We partied through the ’80s together!”A young Guest, who in 1986 was named “Debutante of the Decade” when she was just 22, has also served as an inspiration to Basso over the years, most recently for hisSpring/Summer 24 showthisNew York Fashion Week.“My inspiration for this collection is great American families and generational dressing. There isn’t anyone more perfect than Cornelia,” Basso says.“With C. Z. and Winston Guest, they were the perfect American family. Mrs. Guest was known for her great style and taste and as they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. It seemed so natural for her to finale my show.”Ahead, see how Guest prepared to close Basso’s show.01of 09From Sidewalk to CatwalkCornelia Guest heads to designer Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"It’s show day!" Guest says as she heads to the Park Avenue venue.02of 09But First, HairHairstylist Julien Farel gets Cornelia Guest ready for Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"Beauty backstage withJulien Farel," says Guest of this moment with her hairstylist.03of 09Naturally GlamCornelia Guest gets ready to walk in Dennis Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestGuest gets her makeup touched up ahead of the show. She tells PEOPLE that to prep for the show, “I exercised a lot. I love to keep moving and eat healthy.“04of 09The Final FitHairstylist Julien Farel and a dresser get Cornelia Guest ready for Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"Sneak peek at my look,” Guest says of the design: black lace embroidered sheath gown with jet beads over blue silk organza.05of 09A Friendly HandWeek Cornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestBasso joins Guest backstage and adjusts her gloves. Says Guest, “Accessories please!“06of 09Gloved UpCornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestA closeup of her train of blue organza. “It was a thrill to dress her as it brought back so many wonderful memories for me as a young designer,” Basso shares.07of 09Details, DetailsCornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestThe team gets in some “touchups,” before Guest heads to her post.08of 09Ready For Her CloseupCornelia Guest gets ready to walk in Dennis Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"One last look,” Guest says. Postshow, she plans to celebrate with Basso and friends. Then, she says, it’s “home tomorrow to my dogs, who I miss terribly,“09of 09The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting ForCornelia Guest walks in designer Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Roy Rochlin/GettyGuest walked in front of scores of VIP attendees, including, Ramona Singer, Devon Windsor and Jonathan Cheban.“It was incredibly exciting and fun to walk in Dennis' show,” Guest says. “I loved the music, and my dress was so beautiful. I was honored to be a part of it!”
Cornelia Guest and Dennis Basso at the designer’s show during New York Fashion Week.Photo:Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty
Gilbert Flores/WWD via Getty
DesignerDennis Bassocan still remember the first time he met “it girl”Cornelia Guestlike it was yesterday. In fact, it was four decades ago.The year was 1983 and Guest attended Basso’s very first fashion show with her mother, socialite C.Z. Guest, at Manhattan’s Regency Hotel. “We became fast friends,” Basso tells PEOPLE exclusively. “We partied through the ’80s together!”A young Guest, who in 1986 was named “Debutante of the Decade” when she was just 22, has also served as an inspiration to Basso over the years, most recently for hisSpring/Summer 24 showthisNew York Fashion Week.“My inspiration for this collection is great American families and generational dressing. There isn’t anyone more perfect than Cornelia,” Basso says.“With C. Z. and Winston Guest, they were the perfect American family. Mrs. Guest was known for her great style and taste and as they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. It seemed so natural for her to finale my show.”Ahead, see how Guest prepared to close Basso’s show.01of 09From Sidewalk to CatwalkCornelia Guest heads to designer Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"It’s show day!” Guest says as she heads to the Park Avenue venue.02of 09But First, HairHairstylist Julien Farel gets Cornelia Guest ready for Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"Beauty backstage withJulien Farel,” says Guest of this moment with her hairstylist.03of 09Naturally GlamCornelia Guest gets ready to walk in Dennis Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestGuest gets her makeup touched up ahead of the show. She tells PEOPLE that to prep for the show, “I exercised a lot. I love to keep moving and eat healthy.“04of 09The Final FitHairstylist Julien Farel and a dresser get Cornelia Guest ready for Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"Sneak peek at my look,” Guest says of the design: black lace embroidered sheath gown with jet beads over blue silk organza.05of 09A Friendly HandWeek Cornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestBasso joins Guest backstage and adjusts her gloves. Says Guest, “Accessories please!“06of 09Gloved UpCornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestA closeup of her train of blue organza. “It was a thrill to dress her as it brought back so many wonderful memories for me as a young designer,” Basso shares.07of 09Details, DetailsCornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestThe team gets in some “touchups,” before Guest heads to her post.08of 09Ready For Her CloseupCornelia Guest gets ready to walk in Dennis Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"One last look,” Guest says. Postshow, she plans to celebrate with Basso and friends. Then, she says, it’s “home tomorrow to my dogs, who I miss terribly,“09of 09The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting ForCornelia Guest walks in designer Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Roy Rochlin/GettyGuest walked in front of scores of VIP attendees, including, Ramona Singer, Devon Windsor and Jonathan Cheban.“It was incredibly exciting and fun to walk in Dennis' show,” Guest says. “I loved the music, and my dress was so beautiful. I was honored to be a part of it!”
DesignerDennis Bassocan still remember the first time he met “it girl”Cornelia Guestlike it was yesterday. In fact, it was four decades ago.The year was 1983 and Guest attended Basso’s very first fashion show with her mother, socialite C.Z. Guest, at Manhattan’s Regency Hotel. “We became fast friends,” Basso tells PEOPLE exclusively. “We partied through the ’80s together!”A young Guest, who in 1986 was named “Debutante of the Decade” when she was just 22, has also served as an inspiration to Basso over the years, most recently for hisSpring/Summer 24 showthisNew York Fashion Week.“My inspiration for this collection is great American families and generational dressing. There isn’t anyone more perfect than Cornelia,” Basso says.“With C. Z. and Winston Guest, they were the perfect American family. Mrs. Guest was known for her great style and taste and as they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. It seemed so natural for her to finale my show.”Ahead, see how Guest prepared to close Basso’s show.
DesignerDennis Bassocan still remember the first time he met “it girl”Cornelia Guestlike it was yesterday. In fact, it was four decades ago.
The year was 1983 and Guest attended Basso’s very first fashion show with her mother, socialite C.Z. Guest, at Manhattan’s Regency Hotel. “We became fast friends,” Basso tells PEOPLE exclusively. “We partied through the ’80s together!”
A young Guest, who in 1986 was named “Debutante of the Decade” when she was just 22, has also served as an inspiration to Basso over the years, most recently for hisSpring/Summer 24 showthisNew York Fashion Week.
“My inspiration for this collection is great American families and generational dressing. There isn’t anyone more perfect than Cornelia,” Basso says.
“With C. Z. and Winston Guest, they were the perfect American family. Mrs. Guest was known for her great style and taste and as they say, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. It seemed so natural for her to finale my show.”
Ahead, see how Guest prepared to close Basso’s show.
01of 09From Sidewalk to CatwalkCornelia Guest heads to designer Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"It’s show day!” Guest says as she heads to the Park Avenue venue.02of 09But First, HairHairstylist Julien Farel gets Cornelia Guest ready for Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"Beauty backstage withJulien Farel,” says Guest of this moment with her hairstylist.03of 09Naturally GlamCornelia Guest gets ready to walk in Dennis Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestGuest gets her makeup touched up ahead of the show. She tells PEOPLE that to prep for the show, “I exercised a lot. I love to keep moving and eat healthy.“04of 09The Final FitHairstylist Julien Farel and a dresser get Cornelia Guest ready for Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"Sneak peek at my look,” Guest says of the design: black lace embroidered sheath gown with jet beads over blue silk organza.05of 09A Friendly HandWeek Cornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestBasso joins Guest backstage and adjusts her gloves. Says Guest, “Accessories please!“06of 09Gloved UpCornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestA closeup of her train of blue organza. “It was a thrill to dress her as it brought back so many wonderful memories for me as a young designer,” Basso shares.07of 09Details, DetailsCornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestThe team gets in some “touchups,” before Guest heads to her post.08of 09Ready For Her CloseupCornelia Guest gets ready to walk in Dennis Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"One last look,” Guest says. Postshow, she plans to celebrate with Basso and friends. Then, she says, it’s “home tomorrow to my dogs, who I miss terribly,“09of 09The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting ForCornelia Guest walks in designer Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Roy Rochlin/GettyGuest walked in front of scores of VIP attendees, including, Ramona Singer, Devon Windsor and Jonathan Cheban.“It was incredibly exciting and fun to walk in Dennis' show,” Guest says. “I loved the music, and my dress was so beautiful. I was honored to be a part of it!”
01of 09From Sidewalk to CatwalkCornelia Guest heads to designer Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"It’s show day!” Guest says as she heads to the Park Avenue venue.
01of 09
From Sidewalk to Catwalk
Cornelia Guest heads to designer Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest
Courtesy of Corneila Guest
“It’s show day!” Guest says as she heads to the Park Avenue venue.
02of 09But First, HairHairstylist Julien Farel gets Cornelia Guest ready for Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"Beauty backstage withJulien Farel,” says Guest of this moment with her hairstylist.
02of 09
But First, Hair
Hairstylist Julien Farel gets Cornelia Guest ready for Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest
“Beauty backstage withJulien Farel,” says Guest of this moment with her hairstylist.
03of 09Naturally GlamCornelia Guest gets ready to walk in Dennis Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestGuest gets her makeup touched up ahead of the show. She tells PEOPLE that to prep for the show, “I exercised a lot. I love to keep moving and eat healthy.”
03of 09
Naturally Glam
Cornelia Guest gets ready to walk in Dennis Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest
Guest gets her makeup touched up ahead of the show. She tells PEOPLE that to prep for the show, “I exercised a lot. I love to keep moving and eat healthy.”
04of 09The Final FitHairstylist Julien Farel and a dresser get Cornelia Guest ready for Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"Sneak peek at my look,” Guest says of the design: black lace embroidered sheath gown with jet beads over blue silk organza.
04of 09
The Final Fit
Hairstylist Julien Farel and a dresser get Cornelia Guest ready for Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest
“Sneak peek at my look,” Guest says of the design: black lace embroidered sheath gown with jet beads over blue silk organza.
05of 09A Friendly HandWeek Cornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestBasso joins Guest backstage and adjusts her gloves. Says Guest, “Accessories please!”
05of 09
A Friendly Hand
Week Cornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest
Basso joins Guest backstage and adjusts her gloves. Says Guest, “Accessories please!”
06of 09Gloved UpCornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestA closeup of her train of blue organza. “It was a thrill to dress her as it brought back so many wonderful memories for me as a young designer,” Basso shares.
06of 09
Gloved Up
Cornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest
A closeup of her train of blue organza. “It was a thrill to dress her as it brought back so many wonderful memories for me as a young designer,” Basso shares.
07of 09Details, DetailsCornelia Guest, with Dennis Basso, gets ready to walk in Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila GuestThe team gets in some “touchups,” before Guest heads to her post.
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Details, Details
The team gets in some “touchups,” before Guest heads to her post.
08of 09Ready For Her CloseupCornelia Guest gets ready to walk in Dennis Basso’s fashion show during New York Fashion Week.Courtesy of Corneila Guest"One last look,” Guest says. Postshow, she plans to celebrate with Basso and friends. Then, she says, it’s “home tomorrow to my dogs, who I miss terribly,”
08of 09
Ready For Her Closeup
“One last look,” Guest says. Postshow, she plans to celebrate with Basso and friends. Then, she says, it’s “home tomorrow to my dogs, who I miss terribly,”
09of 09The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting ForCornelia Guest walks in designer Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Roy Rochlin/GettyGuest walked in front of scores of VIP attendees, including, Ramona Singer, Devon Windsor and Jonathan Cheban.“It was incredibly exciting and fun to walk in Dennis' show,” Guest says. “I loved the music, and my dress was so beautiful. I was honored to be a part of it!”
09of 09
The Moment We’ve All Been Waiting For
Cornelia Guest walks in designer Dennis Basso’s show during New York Fashion Week.Roy Rochlin/Getty
Roy Rochlin/Getty
Guest walked in front of scores of VIP attendees, including, Ramona Singer, Devon Windsor and Jonathan Cheban.
“It was incredibly exciting and fun to walk in Dennis' show,” Guest says. “I loved the music, and my dress was so beautiful. I was honored to be a part of it!”
source: people.com
