Tuesday, February 13, 2024

VIVIENNE WESTWOOD CORSETS: 1987 TO PRESENT DAY @VIVIENNE WESTWOOD NYC

Sunday Corset (front + side)  (VW SS 2023)

Visions of Vivienne come to life in beads, sequins and prints at the Vivienne Westwood NYC boutique. Channeling the concept of 'underwear as outerwear,' the traveling exhibition Vivienne Westwood Corsets: 1987 to Present Day offers a captivating glimpse into Westwood's signature silhouette, showcasing her revolutionary approach to fashion. The exhibit launched on the first day of NY Fashion Week and will be on view until March 10, when it will make one last stop in Los Angeles. Keep reading for a look inside!

Sunday, January 28, 2024

THE STORY OF WOODSTOCK AND THE '60s @THE MUSEUM AT BETHEL WOODS

Woodstock 1969 photo credit

With rain in the forecast during our family weekend in Livingston Manor, I was on the hunt for indoor amusements to entertain both the toddler and the 'other half.' On a whim, we visited the Museum at Bethel Woods, the site of the Woodstock music festival in August 1969. Stepping into the entryway, The Story of Woodstock and the '60s is as magical and noteworthy as the festival itself. Keep reading for a look inside... 

Sunday, September 17, 2023

STEVEN MISEL X ZARA NYC PREVIEW

Zara x Steven Misel collection preview NYC

From cameraman to clothier, famed photographer Steven Misel takes the wheel as designer in a 50+ piece collaboration with Zara (namely "Steven Misel New York"). With mononymous models in monochrome, Misel and Zara create a narrative of classic style and beauty, with a distinct edge that is notably 'Steven Misel' and 'New York.' Stylish black items adorned with sumptous texture (think croc, leather and sequin) harmoniously intertwine with subtle silver and white items. In a fusion of luxury and accessibility, uptown chic meets everyday wearable. The new collection drops online September 18. Keep reading for a look inside the 33 Howard Street popup during New York Fashion Week... 

Monday, September 11, 2023

RIMOWA, SEIT 1898 NYC

Rimowa cases from "friends and family" showcased at the RIMOWA, SEIT 1898 exhibit

Entering Chelsea Factory, guests are instantly transported into a world of travel and innovation. The journey begins as you join a line leading to the ticket counter. Along the way, striking blue branded carpet, clocks set to different time zones and sleek black retractable stanchions set the scene for adventure. With a boarding pass and curated booklet in hand, "passengers" venture into the Rimowa SEIT 1898 exhibit, entering a dimly lit space where the magic unfolds. This is where the story of Rimowa's remarkable 125 year journey "SEIT 1898"--since 1989--comes to life. Launching in parallel with NY Fashion Week, Rimowa presents a showcase that pays homage to the profound impact it has had on the "transformation of transport." Keep reading for a look inside...

Monday, July 17, 2023

Bulgari Serpenti Anniversary Exhibit: 75 Years of Infinite Tales NYC Pop Up

An infinity room with AI and Machine generated art installation, by Turkish artist Refik Anadol, is an exhibit highlight

Curiosity enticed my friend and I to join the short-ish line at Bulgari's 70 Gansevoort Street pop up, while our kids napped. We stepped into Bulgari's 75 Years of Infinite Tales exhibit, during its final weekend in NYC. Inside, a showcase of the brand's heritage styles from the forties to the present are intermingled with unique pieces commemorating this special celebration. At the center of the space, the doors open into a dynamic infinity room with bold splashes of color created by Turkish artist Refik Anadol. Keep reading to have a look inside.

Saturday, May 6, 2023

GENERATION PAPER: A FASHION PHENOM OF THE 1960s @MAD MUSEUM

Installation view of Generation Paper: A Fashion Phenom of the 1960s at Museum of Arts and Design (@MADMuseum)

With a stroke of luck (and a stock of Dura-Weave or Reemay), mass marketing created a fleeting fashion fad of the 1960s. Perhaps moderately eclipsed by the socio-political and cultural events of the time (Space Race, counter culture, civil rights, politics), disposable dresses-- in prints, plaids and plain--are the highlight of the MAD Museum's latest fashion exhibit, Generation Paper: A Fashion Phenom of the 1960s. Eighty rare garments and accessories are showcased alongside insightful commentary in a full-floor exhibit. Keep reading for a look inside...   

Sunday, March 19, 2023

PhoebeNewYork @West Chelsea Contemporary Gallery


I took this photo of Phoebe NYC when I first moved to NYC, and it remains the screen saver on my phone--to this day!

"Phoebe" was one of my first acquaintances, when I arrived in NYC. She was here, there, everywhere...and equal parts inspirational and ironic. Phoebe was stylish. She was sweet, sassy and most of all--relatable. Spotting Pheobe on the streets of NYC was often a pick-me-up and always an insta-worthy moment. As Libby Schoettle's cutout gal gained popularity over the last decade, PhoebeNewYork has appeared in ads, magazines, collabs--and most recently a solo show at West Chelsea Contemporary. Click to read more...

Monday, January 2, 2023

NICK CAVE: FOROTHERMORE @ GUGGENHEIM

Installation view of Soundsuits on Tower Level 5: What It Shall Be

Being both black and queer inspires 'Forothermore,' Nick Cave's current exhibit at the Guggenheim. The nomenclature tributes the marginalized--"an ode to those who, whether due to racism, homophobia, or other forms of bigotry, live their lives as the 'other,' and a celebration of the way art, music, fashion and performance can help us envision a more just future," declares the artist. Subtly tucked within the three tower galleries on Floors 2,4 and 5, the 30-year retrospective of Nick Cave's creative practice are aptly themed 'What It Was,' 'What It Is,' and 'What it Shall Be.' Keep reading for a look inside...

Friday, December 23, 2022

Our NYC Holiday Favorites for 2022

Grand staircase display at the Peninsula hotel

Sharing a few fun (and free) NYC holiday favorites before they fade. Emerging from pandemic life and entering threenage-parenthood, 2022 has certainly honored its promise of unexpected excitement. Despite weeks-long ailments (RSV, Hand + Foot + Mouth, COVID, Adenovirus, and more) and over 20 vacation days going to the wind, we are blessed to enter 2023 in good health and with some last minute memories. Keep reading to have a look at our festive NYC favorites...

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Sabyasachi-- Stunning Style, Now Stateside

Inside the Sabyasachi store in the West Village

Walk into the Archive building at 160 Christopher Street, and step into Sabayachi's opulent imaginarium. A maximalist marketplace, luxe handbags and lavish jewelry are flanked by porcelain, jade, found treasures and meticulously intermingled antiques. A few short steps, and visitors are transported into a grand showroom equipped with plush dressing rooms, chandeliers and racks of cautiously-curated couture. Down a narrow hallway of floor-to-ceiling portraiture and a third wing of India-inspired wearables is intermixed with undeniable grandeur. Keep reading to have a look inside...