While white parties are nothing new for the Fourth of July, there is only one that stands out when it comes to glamorous celebrities, and that’s 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 the sports apparel and merchandise store Fanatics, has the golden ticket that every Hollywood star wants to get their hands on: an invitation to the party of the summer.
“We joke that it’s 400 of our closest friends who come to see us,” Rubin’s fiancée, model Camille Fishel, told the New York Times.
Nearly 400 of Hollywood’s most notable people attended the business mogul’s fourth installment of his Independence Day party, and he spared no expense in dazzling his famous guests: 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 fiancée, model Camille Fishel, at his white Fourth of July party in the Hamptons.
400 of Hollywood’s most notable personalities attended the business mogul’s fourth annual Independence Day bash, and he spared no expense in dazzling his A-list guests, including Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, Megan Fox and more.
Paparazzi lined the hedges surrounding the 2-acre, 8,000-square-foot waterfront mansion in Water Mill, New York, which Rubin purchased in 2021.
The property’s tennis court was converted into a nightclub at night, where some top-notch 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 numbered a coveted 400 names. While 300 received invitations featuring lithographs by acclaimed visual artist George Condo (a connection Fishel made while waitressing at a West Village joint Condo frequented in 2013), a select few received a truly exclusive invitation: a work of art personally painted and directed by Condo himself.
Guests mingled and took photos, savoring exclusive gourmet food from some of New York’s most coveted and exclusive restaurants.
Food options included king salmon, fatty tuna and blue crab courtesy of Nobu, along with slices of Lucali’s legendary margherita pizza and Rao’s signature meatballs (pictured).
For those who RSVPed, a special perk awaited: a pair of pristine, customized white Air Jordan 1 Low sneakers.
This limited edition collaboration between Nike and rapper Travis Scott was produced specifically for party guests.
Inside the shoe box was a note that read: “Do not vomit on these. They cannot be resold… I know who you are.”
For those who RSVPed, a special treat awaited them: a pair of pristine, custom white Air Jordan 1 Low sneakers (pictured). This limited-edition collaboration between Nike and rapper Travis Scott was produced specifically for party guests.
Representatives for Rubin and Fishel told the New York Times that those desperate enough to be seen at their party offered millions of dollars just to get in, with the highest offer being $5 million.
But no amount of money could get a desperate wannabe party-goer a golden ticket to get in: for Rubin, that’s priceless.
The exclusivity of the guest list creates intrigue at this private party, which attracts celebrities from a variety of fields (fine arts, sports, business, film, fashion and music) and has a “no companions allowed” policy.
Festivities kicked off on Wednesday night with a beach soccer game between Tom Brady’s team and CJ Stroud’s Houston Texans. Guests later enjoyed live performances by 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 their party offered millions of dollars just to get in, with the highest bid being $5 million.
The party got underway on Thursday at 5pm with cocktails on the terrace. Surprisingly, there were no special cocktails.
“This is not a wedding,” Fishel said.
Guests mingled and snapped photos, savoring the exclusive gourmet spread from some of New York’s most coveted and exclusive restaurants: king salmon, fatty tuna and blue crab courtesy of Nobu, along with slices of Lucali’s legendary margherita pizza and Rao’s signature meatballs.
Lil Wayne capped an electrifying rooftop performance with a dazzling fireworks display launched from a nearby ocean barge.
Michael Rubin and his daughter, Kylie, at this year’s White Party
The energy shifted as the tennis court transformed into a vibrant club, with surprise sets from GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion, Machine Gun Kelly, ASAP Ferg, Alesso and Travis Scott keeping the crowd excited until dawn.
“It’s messy and fun, and these artists are just there and they never really get that vibe where they can let loose,” Fishel said.
As the last guests filed out, they were sent off with a classic Hamptons touch: a bag of warm bagels from Goldberg’s, the legendary breakfast spot.
