PartyLines- photographs by Patrick McMullan

This party is a preview of the auto show. Are you into cars? “I love cars. And there are so few events eligible men actually go to. ”
—Melissa Berkelhammer

—Henry Neville

Have you changed your spending habits because of the recession? “I use euros. We are from Europe, so at least we are lucky.” —Fe Fendi

—Steven Jacoby

What's the fastest you've ever driven your Ferrari? “The speedometer is in Italian. ”
—Tatiana Platt

—Campion Platt

How fast do you drive? “My brother calls me grandma whenever I get behind the wheel, so apparently not that fast.” —Gillian Minter

—Nazy Nazhand

Are you cutting spending because of the recession? “I live in midtown, so I can't leave my apartment. If I walk out my door, I'm in Bergdorf or Barneys.” —Tana Dye

—Darlene Marone

Have you experienced any grand romantic gestures? “Some mistake that I married spelled my name in rose petals.” —Emma Snowden Jones