For nearly a decade, ‘Bby Avy’ has been one of the most recognizable faces in New York’s party scene. Known for her magnetic personality and commanding presence, the 27-year-old bottle girl has made a name for herself in a business that’s equal parts glamor, hustle, and grit. But behind the uniforms, tips, and packed events, lies a deeper dream: “I just wanna be an artist, bro,” she tells WMV. “That’s all I wanna do.”
“It just grew for me.”
Born Alvein Dixon, Avy’s entry into bottle service was serendipitous. “I was just chilling one summer, and one of my girlfriends was doing bottle service. She didn’t have anyone and asked me to come. That first night, I made like three thousand dollars off tips and had a really good time. I’m a people person, so I was a natural.”
Bottle service has evolved over decades from a practical wartime tradition to a staple of elite nightlife. It began in 1941 Japan, according to the New York Times, where sake was served to seated soldiers and later adopted by Tokyo businessmen who stored unfinished bottles in lounge lockers. By 1988, Paris nightclub Les Bains Douches offered table reservations with complimentary bottles to manage overcrowding.
In 1993, New York’s Tunnel nightclub where several hip hop acts for their break like DMX, Jay-Z and Biggie Smalls introduced bottle service at $90 for access to its VIP section, offering customers a relative bargain. By 1995, the concept became a gatekeeping tool at venues like Spy Bar and Chaos, where entire clubs embraced the model during the Internet boom. The trend solidified in 2001 when hotspots like Lotus, Pangaea, and Bungalow 8 dominated New York nightlife—Bungalow famously charging $500 for a bottle of Grey Goose—before spreading to Miami and Las Vegas. By 2006, with bottle service clubs saturating NYC’s West 27th Street, owners introduced gimmicks like Pink Elephant’s “Spirit Tree” to keep things fresh and competitive.
After the 2020 pandemic, having a section became a staple in Jamaican dancehall events whether daytime parties or in nightclubs.
However, for Avy, what started as a one-off turned into a full-time lifestyle. “I never knew I was gonna be booked every weekend. After COVID, it just blew up—everyone was outside, and I just kept doing it.” She proudly shows WMV her schedule which has five or more bookings every week between Miami and New York. Now, she’s preparing to take her talents overseas, working her first Jamaican events during Best Weekend Ever. “I’m kind of scared,” she admits. “I’m Jamaican, so I know how we are. I don’t think we’re aggressive—it’s just assertive. They know what they want and when they want it.”
“I come from a board house.”
Born in Jamaica and raised in Long Island since age 10, Avy speaks with a blend of island pride and East Coast edge. Her family roots are grounded in St. Mary, and her journey from humble beginnings has shaped her confidence. “I grew up very poor. I come from a board house. So I’m very blessed to be where I am. I might not have the biggest ass, the biggest titties, or the straightest teeth—but I have something no one else has. I’m never intimidated.”
Her resilience comes from the women before her. “My grandmother had my mom at 16 and came from Jamaica. I know doing bottle service isn’t what she imagined for her immigrant granddaughter. But I just feel like I’m meant for something. I’m meant to make people happy, to bring people together.”
A natural performer
Avy isn’t just about aesthetics. She moves with intention and energy—traits that make her a standout in both bottle service and modeling. “It’s kind of like modeling. You’re showcasing yourself, showing off, but still making money off your personality.”
She draws a connection between her hustle in the nightlife scene and the music industry, pointing to Shenseea—who started as a bottle girl before rising to stardom—as a leading example. . “It’s long nights, early mornings. Sometimes faking a smile. I remember going with Shenseea’s road manager on tour. She did her own makeup, her own hair, had to pack up, then hit the club after. I was like, this is just like bottle service.”
“I need everything.”
Though she’s never officially released music, Avy says her artistic spirit runs deep. “I’ve recorded before—when I was 10, with my stepdad. He was an artist, toured in a group. But I’ve never done anything serious. I want to do it right—with a good producer, a songwriter, a proper studio. I need everything.”
Despite not having a manager or team, her dream hasn’t faded. “I don’t care about the fame. I mean, I don’t mind it. But I just wanna get paid to be me. I just wanna be an artist.”
With that kind of zeal, she is rooted in self-awareness and humility. “I could be at Sandz surrounded by beautiful women, and I’m in uniform. I’ll look around and think, ‘Damn, I could’ve dressed better for this theme.’ But I know people gravitate towards me. I’m always that friend who takes over the room. They used to call me Big Fish.”
