# Social Media-Free Parties This Glamorous Event Banned All Forms of Social Media By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-08-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-mediafree References: [style](http://www.style.com/beauty/nails-and-fragrance/2015/marc-jacobs-decadence-perfume) Marc Jacobs recently held a social media-free party to celebrate the launch of his new fragrance. For many brands, social media is a useful tool for promoting events and showcasing new products. However, the intense focus on getting the perfect picture can sometimes take away from the product itself. To encourage guests to really celebrate the launch of his new fragrance, Jacobs organized a social media-free event. Because the new perfume is called 'Decadence,' Jacobs arranged a series of lavish and over-the-top activities for his guests. The party featured performances by Jamie Bochert, a Chloë Sevigny impersonator and even a magician who sawed Adriana Lima in half. Despite the outrageous activities, guests were banned from discussing the party on social media or posting photos of the event. Although a ban on social media may seen counter-intuitive, the rule actually encourages guests to network and engage with the brand in an authentic way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Social Media-free Parties:** Encourages guests to engage with brands authentically. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to create unique and memorable experiences without the pressure of social media documentation. - **Fragrance:** Allows customers to truly experience the scent and engage with the brand beyond social media. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity to provide exclusive, off-the-grid experiences that cannot be replicated or shared on social media. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Phone-Free Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/before-the-internet.md) - [Drink Coaster Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-signalfree-party.md) - [Phone-Free Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phonefree-festival.md) - [Cross-Industry Insight Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-think-party.md) - [Trendy Sobriety Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sober-chic.md) - [Luxe Designer Beauty Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-club-20.md) - [Fragrance House Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/born-in-roma-purple-melancholia.md) - [Minimalist Co-Branded Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boring-phone.md) - [Opulent Fragrance-Focused Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xerjoff.md)