Miu Miu Brings “Tales & Tellers” to Terminal Warehouse

A select crowd of artists and fashion insiders attended the brand’s storytelling-focused event in New York.

Sydney Lemmon (L) and Sarah Paulson (C) attend Miu Miu Tales & Tellers Dinner on May 09, 2025 in New York City
Sydney Lemmon (L), Sarah Paulson (C) | Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Miu Miu

On May 9, 2025, Miu Miu hosted its “Tales & Tellers” event in New York, gathering fashion insiders, artists, and cultural influencers for an evening at Terminal Warehouse, followed by an intimate dinner at Hotel Chelsea. The occasion, part of Miu Miu’s ongoing series spotlighting creativity through storytelling, attracted a high-profile roster including Alexa Chung, Sarah Paulson, Kiki Layne, Paloma Elsesser, Ella Emhoff, and Phoebe Gates. This marked another strategic move by the Prada-owned brand to highlight its close ties to contemporary art and culture through exclusive, thoughtfully curated events.

Alexa Chung attends Miu Miu Tales & Tellers New York on May 09, 2025 in New York City
Alexa Chung | Courtesy of Miu Miu
Kiki Layne attends Miu Miu Tales & Tellers New York on May 09, 2025 in New York City
Kiki Layne | Courtesy of Miu Miu
Ella Emhoff attends Miu Miu Tales & Tellers New York on May 09, 2025 in New York City.
Ella Emhoff | Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Miu Miu
Phoebe Gates attends Miu Miu Tales & Tellers New York on May 09, 2025 in New York City
Phoebe Gates | Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Miu Miu

The evening kicked off at Terminal Warehouse, a venue chosen for its stark, industrial character, providing a dramatic yet understated backdrop that echoed Miu Miu’s own aesthetic sensibilities. Guests viewed a specially arranged vernissage showcasing visual interpretations aligned with the brand’s narrative-driven ethos. Afterwards, the crowd moved uptown to Hotel Chelsea—a venue historically favored by artists and writers—where conversations continued over dinner, reflecting the eclectic, intellectually engaging atmosphere Miu Miu consistently seeks to cultivate.


Miu Miu Brings "Tales & Tellers" to Terminal Warehouse
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Miu Miu Brings "Tales & Tellers" to Terminal Warehouse
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Miu Miu Brings "Tales & Tellers" to Terminal Warehouse
Courtesy of Miu Miu

The event notably combined emerging talent and established figures across multiple creative fields. Film directors Alice Diop, Janicza Bravo, and Isabel Sandoval mingled with contemporary art fixtures like Jeffrey Deitch and Nancy Spector, underscoring Miu Miu’s intent to position itself at the intersection of diverse cultural sectors. Rather than a mere fashion gathering, the night reaffirmed Miu Miu’s approach to brand storytelling—pairing its apparel and accessories with broader cultural narratives and conversations that resonate well beyond the runway.

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