San Luis Salute 2024

The 2024 San Luis Salute blended Hollywood glamour with Bollywood vibrance, reimagined through a surrealist lens. Fantasy-inspired characters, bold costume designs, and larger-than-life performances brought dynamic energy to an event hosting over 2,000 guests.

Mardi Gras full costume design by Astarte Creative

Progressive Programming: Began with nostalgic Golden Age Hollywood acts, evolving into a surrealist Bollywood fantasy that intensified throughout the evening.

Cocktail Hour Highlights: Opened with classic performances by swing dancers, burlesque artists, and showgirls, establishing a tone of refined glamour.

Symbolic Transition: Featured a life-size, custom-built burning Shiva effigy, symbolizing the transition from classic Hollywood to a surreal Bollywood fantasy.

Imaginative Activations: Launched a series of vivid activations that explored Bollywood's themes through a surrealist lens.

Continuous Entertainment: Maintained a dynamic atmosphere with Bollywood-inspired performances across three stages: The Light (Vishnu), The Dark (Kali), and the central stage, each adding a surreal twist.

Wardrobe and Makeup Styling: Globally sourced costumes, including hand-cast prosthetic arms for Kali and Vishnu, were complemented by award-winning makeup artists, enhancing the event's visual impact.

Cultural Fusion: Blended artistic creativity with traditional elements, providing a unique and captivating experience that honored the heritage of distinguished guests, including Indian royalty.

Unforgettable Experience: Merged Hollywood elegance with Bollywood's vibrant spectacle through a surreal lens, creating a uniquely fresh immersive experience.

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