THE PARTY The American Society of Interior Designers  Illinois kicked off the season with its annual holiday celebration at the Ernestomeda Chicago showroom. THE SCENE Guests enjoyed la dolce vita for the night, dining Italian style with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. THE PLAYERS Luca Lanzetta, owner of Ernestomeda Chicago, mingled with architects, interior designers  and artists like Nora Schneider and Lucy Liu. The HIGHLIGHTS The event included a fundraising raffle to benefit Illinois interior design grassroots efforts—with savory passed bites and a deliciously decadent dessert bar by Pure Kitchen Catering. Photography by Francis Son