While white parties on the Fourth of July are nothing new, there’s one celebration that stands out when it comes to celebrity glamour: Michael Rubin’s annual bash at his $50 million mansion in the Hamptons.
Michael Rubin, the 51-year-old former co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and founder of sporting goods and clothing store Fanatics, has the golden ticket every Hollywood star wants: an invitation to the party of the summer.
“We joke that it’s 400 of our closest friends coming over to catch up,” Rubin’s fiancée, model Camille Fishel, told The New York Times.
Nearly 400 of Hollywood’s A-listers attended the businessman’s fourth Independence Day bash. He spared no expense in impressing his celebrity guests, who included Tom Brady, Kim Kardashian, Megan Fox, Drake, Emily Ratajkowski, Megan Thee Stallion and Alix Earle, to name a few.
Pictured: Michael Rubin, 51, with his model fiancée Camille Fishel at his White Party on July 4 in the Hamptons
400 of Hollywood’s most prominent stars packed the business mogul’s fourth Independence Day bash, and he spared no expense in impressing his A-list guests — including Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, Megan Fox and more
Paparazzi lined the hedgerows surrounding the 5-acre, 8,000-square-foot oceanfront mansion in Water Mill, New York, that Rubin bought in 2021.
The tennis court on the grounds was transformed into a nightclub in the evenings, where top artists performed for the public.
Fishel compared the transformed tennis court to Liv Miami, one of the most famous nightclubs in the world.
“You don’t even know you’re on a tennis court,” Fishel told The New York Times.
This year’s guest list was a coveted 400 strong. While 300 received invitations featuring lithographs by acclaimed visual artist George Condo (a connection Fishel made while waitressing at a West Village haunt Condo frequented in 2013), a select few received a truly exclusive invitation: a personally painted and addressed artwork by Condo himself.
For those who confirmed their attendance, a special treat was in store: a pair of sleek, custom white Air Jordan 1 Low sneakers.
This limited edition collaboration between Nike and rapper Travis Scott was produced especially for the party’s guests.
A note in the shoebox read: ‘Do not surrender. Not for resale… I know who you are.’
Guests mingled and took photos as they enjoyed exclusive gourmet dishes from some of New York’s most coveted and exclusive restaurants
Dishes include king salmon, fatty tuna and blue crab, served by Nobu, alongside slices of Lucali’s legendary margherita pizza and Rao’s signature meatballs (pictured)
Representatives for Rubin and Fishel told the New York Times that people desperate to be seen at his party offered millions of dollars to get in, with the highest bid being $5 million.
But no amount of money can buy a desperate wannabe partygoer a golden ticket into the world — to Rubin, that’s priceless.
The exclusivity of the guest list fuels the intrigue of this private party. It attracts celebrities from diverse backgrounds – fine art, sports, business, film, fashion and music – and maintains a “no entourage” policy.
The festivities kicked off Wednesday night with a beach football game between Tom Brady’s team and CJ Stroud’s Houston Texans. Later, guests enjoyed live performances from Shaboozey, Mary J. Blige and Lil Wayne.
Representatives for Rubin and Fishel told the New York Times that those desperate enough to be seen at his party offered millions of dollars to get in, with the highest bid being $5 million
The party kicked into high gear on Thursday with cocktails on the deck at 5pm. Surprisingly, there was no signature cocktail
“This isn’t a wedding,” Fishel said.
Guests mingled and snapped photos as they enjoyed exclusive gastronomic offerings from some of New York’s most sought-after and exclusive restaurants: king salmon, fatty tuna and blue crab from Nobu, alongside slices of Lucali’s legendary margherita pizza and Rao’s signature meatballs.
Lil Wayne concluded his electrifying rooftop performance with a dazzling fireworks display launched from a nearby ocean liner.
For those who confirmed their attendance, a special treat awaited: a fresh, personalized pair of white Air Jordan 1 Low sneakers (pictured). This limited edition collaboration between Nike and rapper Travis Scott was produced especially for the party’s guests.
Michael Rubin and his daughter Kylie at this year’s White Party
The energy shifted as the court transformed into a buzzing club, with surprise performances from GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, Machine Gun Kelly, ASAP Ferg, Alesso and Travis Scott, keeping the crowd in suspense until the early hours.
“It’s messy and fun, and these artists are there and they never really get into an environment where they can really let loose,” Fishel said.
As the last partygoers trickled out, they were waved goodbye with a quintessential Hamptons treat: a warm bag of bagels from Goldberg’s, the legendary breakfast spot.