High above the city, New York Fashion Week unfolded for Vogue100 with Pamela Anderson as the guest of honor. Morning light spilled across the penthouse at Sixteen Fifth Avenue, casting a soft glow over Manhattan below. Guests arrived, greeting one another as they ascended into the sunlit space, drawn by the promise of a salon-style panel and breakfast celebrating cultural icon and Golden Globe-nominated actress Pamela Anderson and her skincare line, Sonsie. Hosted by Vogue beauty editor-at-large Arden Fanning Andrews, the morning promised an elegant convergence of conversation and communion.
Champagne and pressed green juices were ready to welcome guests. Artfully-arranged organic breakfast bites from Happier Grocery—think: bite-size avocado toasts and velvety chia seed puddings layered with fresh berries—echoed the clean, conscious philosophy of Sonsie, as conversations drifted toward sustainability and beauty.
Inside a powder room, Vogue100 members pressed serums into skin and sampled creams at marble counters. The ritual was tactile and intimate—a quiet, immersive prelude to the conversation that would soon unfold on stage.
Anderson appeared with quiet assurance, her understated elegance immediately evident. Fanning opened the dialogue, noting how she has long recommended Sonsie to fellow Vogue editors, before inviting Anderson to share her perspective. Sonsie CEO, Kailey Bradt, also joined in the discussion.
Anderson described Sonsie as rooted in returning to oneself; a vegan, cruelty-free, and sustainably-minded brand that reflects her belief that bravery can be soft, and confidence can exist without spectacle. Bradt added that a guiding principle of the brand has always been openness—remaining curious, receptive, and mindful of new ideas—as the team crafts products that honor both skin and spirit. Reflecting this, Anderson said, “Kindness is rebellious”—a phrase that resonated throughout the audience.
Anderson gestured to her son, Brandon Lee, while describing how her vision came to life, noting that the most rewarding part of Sonsie is collaborating so closely with him—a reflection of the brand’s deep sense of family and connection. The room leaned in. Guest Irina Barrocas shared her devotion to the line and her enthusiasm for joining Anderson’s “bare face club.” Gloria Zhu also highlighted the brand’s commitment to sustainability and its refusal to chase unattainable ideals.
As the gathering drew to a close, guests lingered in reflection, carrying with them the insights and warmth of the conversation they had witnessed. With Sonsie, Pamela Anderson isn’t proposing reinvention—she is inviting a return: to kindness, to courage, to oneself.
The day was bright, airy, and luminous in every sense, the perfect backdrop to a gathering that felt both effortless and radiant. As Sonsie moves into the year ahead, Anderson made clear that she intends to bring everyone along on this journey—illuminating the path with warmth, light, and the timeless influence she has long embodied.
