Bowie, 66, looked typically dapper in a grey suit as he arrived holding hands with his supermodel wife of 21 years, Iman, 58.
The couple attended the Museum Of Modern Art's annual benefit, which celebrated the Oscar-winning actress's contribution to film.
And Bowie happily broke his low profile to pose for photos alongside Moonrise Kingdom star Swinton, 53, and chart-topping Royals singer Lorde at the party.
Dapper: David Bowie and wife of 21 years Iman
broke cover to attend an event in New York honouring Tilda Swinton at
the Museum Of Modern Art
Coming out: Bowie made a rare appearance in the spotlight to honour his friend and video collaborator Tilda Swinton
Next to Tilda, Bowie was clearly the guest of honour, as he sat next to the star at the event and looked on as she was presented with a birthday cake.
Tilda and David were famously seen earlier this year as ageing spouses in the first video from his critically acclaimed The Next Day album.
The pair starred together in music video for The Stars (Are Coming Out Tonight), and Tilda spoke fondly of the experience at the opening of his exhibition at the Victoria & Albert museum earlier this year.
For me? Tilda looks surprised at the appearance
of a birthday cake with just one candle as she celebrates turning 53 at
the event
For she's a jolly good fellow: David leads the crowd in singing Happy Birthday to Tilda
She revealed working with the iconic star on video The Stars (Are Coming Out Tonight) was like being with a member of her family, telling Mail Online: 'I've been a Bowie fan since the age of 12.
'So to work with him was well.... He's my cousin.'
Bowie's appearance comes as the singer can today be seen starring in Louis Vuitton's highly anticipated glossy ad campaign.
For Louis Vuitton's end-of-year campaign the singer appears in the short film titled L'Invitation au Voyage, in which he serenades model Arizona Muse with a unique version of song I’d Rather Be High while playing the harpsichord.
The troubadour: For Louis Vuitton's end-of-year campaign the singer appears in the short film titled L'Invitation au Voyage
Captivated: Bowie serenades model Arizona Muse with a unique version of song I’d Rather Be High while playing the harpsichord
Directed by Romain Gavras, who is best known for his M.I.A. music videos, also sees Miss Muse at a fantastical ball playing Bowie's tune, before she opens her eyes to an empty room and departs on an ancient Chinese boat.
Bowie apparently, didn't take much convincing to get involved.
A spokesman for Louise Vuitton said: 'He liked the character, the role he was asked to play.'
Bowie recently lost out on the top prize at the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize ceremony.
However, despite the disappointment - attendees were treated to a viewing of his new video which he shot on his own camera.
The video clip was produced to correspond with the release of the new single Love Is Lost.
Bowie re-purposed a few puppets from his legendary archive - including a famous face from Ashes To Ashes - and wrote, shot and edited the entire video over a weekend.
Date night: Bowie and wife Iman seen leaving the Museum of Modern Art Tribute to Tilda Swinton on Tuesday night
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