Teyana Taylor, Alex Consani and More Discuss Knicks Fever at Chanel’s Tribeca Artists Dinner

Chanel turned a Tribeca Festival dinner in New York City into an unexpected celebration of the Knicks on Monday, June 8, as Game 3 of the NBA championship series played on giant screens throughout the event. The 19th annual Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner brought together film, art, fashion, and basketball in a single high-profile gathering, reflecting the citywide excitement around the Knicks’ historic winning streak.

The dinner, held at Tribeca Grill, honored artists who donate original works to winning filmmakers at the festival. Among the guests were Ayo Edebiri, Alex Consani, Teyana Taylor, Keke Palmer, Sarah Pidgeon, Paloma Elsesser, and Tribeca Festival founders Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal. Artists including Carrie Mae Weems and Hank Willis Thomas also attended, underscoring the event’s connection to the creative community.

Chanel embraced the moment with Knicks-themed details woven into the evening’s decor and service. Instead of the brand’s usual black-and-white palette, guests were offered orange-and-blue cookies on silver trays, and napkins embroidered with orange-and-blue double C’s. Knicks caps were also available, turning the luxury dinner into a playful tribute to New York’s basketball obsession.

The mix of glamour and sports fandom gave the event an energetic, distinctly New York feel. Guests arrived in looks from Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel collections, including tweed skirt suits and little black dresses. Molly Gordon wore an oversized leather Knicks jacket, while Keke Palmer appeared in a beaded dog-print ensemble from Blazy’s Métiers d’art debut, which included a motif of the designer’s own dog. Palmer said, “Who doesn’t love dogs?” as she embraced the playful styling.

The Knicks theme was not just decorative. Teyana Taylor arrived with tickets to the game and left dinner early to head straight to Madison Square Garden after a quick meal. Her comments reinforced the night’s strong local pride and the way the team’s playoff run has energized New Yorkers across industries, from film and fashion to music and sports.

The televisions also carried tributes beyond basketball. Leonardo DiCaprio, Bradley Cooper, Spike Lee, and other stars sent video messages congratulating Jane Rosenthal on 25 years leading the Tribeca Festival. Robert De Niro praised his longtime collaborator during the dinner, describing their 37-year working relationship in warm and humorous terms.

The event captured a rare overlap of cultural worlds: a Chanel-hosted dinner, a Tribeca celebration, a Knicks playoff broadcast, and a guest list packed with major names from entertainment and art. With candles, peonies, designer fashion, and basketball on display at once, the evening became a snapshot of New York’s ability to blend high style with civic enthusiasm.