At the Neverworns and Plum Sykes Panel, Uptown Met Downtown for an Evening of Laughter and Fashion

Next, the panel opened up to a Q&A session where guests got to ask Sykes all of their burning questions—from the best writing advice she’s received, to what the most glamorous part of her job at American Vogue was. She mentioned it included receiving so many parcels of It bags to her apartment that she didn’t have time to open half of them, so they were instead given to her friends, family, and doormen. The evening ended with guests having the opportunity to interact with both Satenstein and Sykes, a book signing, as well as time for a smoke break if so desired thanks to the Capris that ornamented the bar.

For Satenstein, the evening was a dream come true. She called Sykes up two years ago while still working as a senior fashion writer for Vogue. “I wanted to film a Neverworns episode with her,” she said. “I have always adored Plum’s writing. She gives fashion a fantastical edge; when she writes, we all know what it feels like to wear a Manolo, drink a Kamikaze, and ride in a black car… even if we are just marinating in our beds.” After staying in touch, the two eventually met for a drink in London and decided to move ahead with the idea. “This was originally going to be just a video, but then I thought, why not make it an event?” Satenstein said. “Plum is approachable and hilarious, so let’s share it IRL and have people meet her. It will be a success.”

This is just the beginning of a new chapter for Satenstein, who is expanding her Neverworns series into something more ambitious. “We are developing the show with amazing guests and making it a combination of research, shopping, and fun,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to create the sort of fashion experiences I dreamt of as a kid.” For now, you can keep your eyes peeled for the Neverworns episode with Plum Sykes, which will be available on YouTube on Tuesday, May 21.