After Hours, Done Right

Lifestyle marked its January issue with a lively, late-night celebration at W Fort Lauderdale.

January 29, 2026 | Lifestyle Staff

A group of people, dressed in stylish evening attire, pose and smile together at an After Hours social event with warm lighting and other guests in the background. Lifestyle

The Lifestyle January Cover Party lit up W Fort Lauderdale on January 22, drawing a packed, stylish crowd for an evening that felt equal parts celebratory and electric. Live music set the tone early, before Anna deFerran took over the decks, keeping the energy high as the room filled and stayed full. Revelers sipped, mingled, and indulged in bites from Steak 954 and El Vez, with luxe touches from Caviar by Sassanian adding just the right amount of indulgence. It was a quintessential Lifestyle night: glamorous, social, and unmistakably Fort Lauderdale.

Three people pose together at an indoor event; the man in the center holds a magazine, while the two women stand on either side of him in chic evening attire. It’s an After Hours gathering done right, with guests mingling stylishly in the background. Lifestyle

Three people pose together indoors at an After Hours social event, smiling and holding glasses of red wine. The group includes two women and one man, with other guests visible in the background. Lifestyle

Two women pose and smile with arms raised at a lively after hours party. One wears a patterned dress, the other a black outfit. People mingle in the background, and the room is warmly lit with plants and modern decor. Lifestyle

Two women smiling and posing together at a stylish indoor after hours event; one wears a black leather dress, the other a black lace dress. People sit and mingle in the background, with drinks on tables around them. Lifestyle

Four adults stand together at an After Hours indoor social event, smiling at the camera. Three women and one man hold drinks, dressed in semi-formal attire, with warm lighting and modern decor in the background. Lifestyle

Two men pose together in a bar after hours, one wearing a black shirt and hat, the other in a pink shirt holding a phone. Shelves with bottles and a TV screen are visible in the background, with other people nearby. Lifestyle

A group of six adults, dressed in stylish evening attire, stand closely together and smile at the camera at a lively after hours event. Other guests and warm lighting are visible in the background. Lifestyle

Five people pose together indoors, smiling at the camera during an After Hours event. The group includes three women and two men in stylish, semi-formal attire, standing before a softly backlit wall. Lifestyle

Five people pose together and smile at an After Hours indoor event, standing in front of a bar with bottles and a TV screen displaying a cityscape in the background. Lifestyle

A group of men and women dressed in semi-formal attire smile together at an indoor After Hours social event, with drinks in hand and warm lighting in the background—a night of networking done right. Lifestyle

Three women stand close together and smile at the camera at an after hours social event, with other people mingling in the warmly lit, stylishly decorated space—an evening done right. Lifestyle

A woman with blonde hair, wearing a strapless white dress and headphones around her neck, stands behind a Pioneer DJ booth, smiling in front of peach-colored curtains—ready to set the vibe for an unforgettable After Hours party. Lifestyle

Three women pose together at a bar during after hours, smiling at the camera while holding drinks. Bottles and glasses are displayed on shelves in the background, with other people socializing nearby. Lifestyle

Two women smile and pose for the camera at a lively After Hours indoor party, holding up drinks. The background shows other people socializing in a warmly lit room with modern decor. Lifestyle

Six adults stand together, smiling for a group photo at an after hours event. They are dressed in semi-formal to formal attire, with warm lighting and a stylish, modern interior in the background—celebration done right. Lifestyle

A group of seven adults, dressed in semi-formal attire, stand closely together smiling at an After Hours indoor social event; warm lighting and a modern interior are visible in the background. Lifestyle

Three people pose together at an After Hours social event, smiling at the camera. The two men hold drinks while the woman stands between them. Other attendees and warm lighting appear in the background. Lifestyle

A man in a black suit holding a drink and a woman in a leopard print dress smile at the camera during an after hours social event, with other guests mingling in the background. Lifestyle

A woman with long black hair poses indoors, smiling. Dressed in a brown jacket and pants, a pale pink top, and platform shoes, she carries a brown shoulder bag—serving After Hours style done right. Candles and a drink rest on the white ledge beside her. Lifestyle

Five people stand closely together indoors, smiling at the camera. Dressed stylishly for an After Hours gathering, two men and three women pose in front of a warmly lit background with plants and modern decor. Lifestyle

Two women pose together at an indoor After Hours event, smiling at the camera. One wears a beige crop top and white pants, while the other is dressed in black. In the background, several people are mingling. Lifestyle

Four people stand closely together at an indoor event, smiling at the camera with glasses of wine or champagne—perfectly capturing an After Hours gathering done right. Warm lighting and other attendees fill the background. Lifestyle

A smiling woman and man pose together at an After Hours indoor event. The woman holds a drink and wears a floral jacket, while the man sports a gray blazer. Other people are mingling in the softly lit background. Lifestyle

A smiling man in a white shirt and a woman in a dark jacket stand close together at an After Hours social event, each holding a drink, with other people mingling in the softly lit background. Lifestyle

A large crowd of people socialize around a brightly lit bar at an indoor After Hours event, with bartenders preparing drinks and candles and flowers decorating the countertop. Lifestyle

Two women with long dark hair sit closely together on a couch with blue and white geometric cushions, both in black outfits and smiling at the camera, capturing a chic After Hours moment in a dimly lit lounge or restaurant. Lifestyle

A man in a dark blazer and a woman in a beige crop top and jeans smile while posing together at an After Hours indoor event, with people socializing in the background. Lifestyle

Four people pose and smile at an After Hours indoor social event; two women on the left wear black outfits, the third woman wears a white dress, and a man on the right wears glasses and a dark jacket. A crowded bar is in the background. Lifestyle

Four women smiling and posing together at a stylish indoor event or bar, enjoying vibrant after hours fun. Shelves of bottles and a screen set the scene as others mingle, making for a lively night done right. Lifestyle

A man in a black t-shirt and a woman in a black sleeveless top pose and smile at an After Hours indoor event, with other people socializing in the background. Lifestyle

Five adults pose together at an indoor after hours social event, smiling at the camera. Two women hold glasses of wine. The background features a lit bar and other guests mingling in the modern, warmly lit space—a night done right. Lifestyle

Three women smiling and posing together at an upscale After Hours social event, with warm, festive lighting and other guests mingling in the background. Lifestyle

A group of four people posing together at a crowded indoor event, dressed in semi-formal attire, each holding a drink; shelves with bottles are visible in the background—an After Hours gathering done right. Lifestyle

A large crowd of people socialize and mingle around a well-lit bar at an After Hours indoor event. Bartenders serve drinks as guests chat, laugh, and enjoy themselves in a stylish, modern setting. Lifestyle

A woman in a black dress holds a drink and stands next to a man in a light blue shirt. They smile at the camera during an After Hours event, with other people and soft lighting creating a relaxed indoor atmosphere. Lifestyle

Two women smiling and posing together indoors, each holding a pink cocktail—proof that after hours gatherings are done right. One wears a brown patterned strapless dress, the other a pink one-shoulder floral dress, near a small table with a candle and white flower. Lifestyle

A man in a blue blazer and a woman in black sit closely together on a blue couch, smiling at the camera during an After Hours gathering. A pink cocktail and wine glass rest on the table, while another woman sits in the background. Lifestyle

Five people stand together indoors at an After Hours social event, smiling at the camera. They are holding drinks, and the background shows a bar area with warm lighting and other guests. Lifestyle

Three people smiling and posing together in a bar with illuminated shelves of liquor bottles behind them; two women stand on either side of a man with his arms around their shoulders. The lively After Hours scene is done right, with others mingling in the background. Lifestyle

Four people pose and smile together in front of a well-lit bar, capturing the perfect After Hours moment. The two women on the left wear dark outfits, the woman next to them is in blue, and the man on the right sports a blue checked blazer. Lifestyle

A group of five adults, dressed in smart casual attire, stand together smiling at a lively bar or restaurant during After Hours. Bottles are displayed on lit shelves behind them, with others mingling in the background. Lifestyle

A woman in a black outfit and a man in a white shirt stand close together indoors, smiling at the camera. The background features warm lighting and modern decor—capturing an After Hours vibe done right. Lifestyle

A black platter holds several After Hours appetizers featuring roasted meat, crispy croquettes, microgreens, and a drizzle of sauce, all arranged on small toasted bases atop a blue tablecloth. Lifestyle

A woman sits at a table drawing or writing with markers, while three adults stand nearby holding drinks and watching her at a stylish After Hours indoor event with warm lighting. Lifestyle

Small round tortilla chips topped with diced tuna, chopped herbs, creamy orange sauce, and crispy fried onions—an After Hours snack done right, arranged beautifully on a light-colored plate. Lifestyle

A person holds a silver tray with seven pink cocktails in coupe glasses, each topped with foam, perfect for an After Hours gathering in a dimly lit setting. Lifestyle

An open tin of black caviar and two bottles of Grey Goose vodka are chilling on a bed of ice in a metal bowl—after hours done right. Lifestyle

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