Photos: The best costumes at Eckhaus Latta's Halloween party at the Public Hotel

Los Angeles Times · Meka Boyle ·

Marge Simpson in yellow body paint and Carrie Bradshaw with McDonald’s bag in hand strutted down a makeshift runway at the new Public Hotel in WeHo.

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On Saturday, while the rain poured down outside, Marge Simpson in yellow body paint and Carrie Bradshaw with McDonald’s bag in hand (Big is moving to Paris) strutted down a makeshift runway at the new Public Hotel in West Hollywood. The white-columned, neon-lit lobby evoked a tropical destination. Comedians John Early and Kate Berlant, respectively dressed as a package of salami and an extra-long pharmacy receipt, judged the costume contest — with Carrie taking home first place. The Halloween party, thrown in collaboration with Eckhaus Latta, was part of a glamour-packed opening week that featured a string of performances by Zsela, Tinashe, Muna, as well as DJ sets by Karen O and Nick Zinner of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Ms*Gloom. At the Eckhaus Latta party, there was also a guest appearance by mayoral hopeful Nithya Raman, dressed up as a cat.

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