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...

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.

#CREATEGOOD : A POP UP EXPERIENCE OF ALL THINGS GOOD

#CreateGood Simply with Erin Loechner at Brit + Co's #CreateGood popup at 427 Broadway

Popping up at American Apparel's former Soho outpost, all things Good aggregate at Brit + Co's temporary teaser. Over the course of 5 days, the lifestyle website brings some San Francisco sunshine to NYC with fun and festivities emphasizing the Good that women can incorporate in their lives--from good food to good style to good work and everything in between. Continuing the trend of militant millennial marketing, Brit + Co's colorful, hands-on, instal-worthy microcosm re-introduces brands to a newly interested audience. #CreateGood is free and open to the public from 11AM to 4PM daily; ticketed events, talks and workshops are scheduled each evening. Keep reading for a look inside...

THE REAL BUY @MILK GALLERY

 Milk Gallery and Trouble Andrew present The Real Buy @ 450 West 15th St.

Life is Gucci--slang for "Life is Good" rolls off the tongue of Trevor Andrew and onto tees and tiles that line the streets of NYC and beyond. Better known as "Trouble Andrew," the creator of GucciGhost (also a musician and former Olympic snowboarder) has "re-interpreted" the Gucci appeal with a sleek slogan and street-art spin on the classic double G's. Since being discovered by the brand in 2015, Trouble Andrew has been tapped to collaborate and proliferate his artwork, which has transformed from street art into swanky streetwear. Starting fashion week and spanning most of September, Milk Gallery hosts the Bed-Stuy based artist, as he brings his Brooklyn studio space to Manhattan. Keep reading to have a look inside... 

CACTUS DE CARTIER

 Beautiful Cactus de Cartier rooftop lounge at the Fifth Avenue Flagship (on a rainy day)

Opulent 'out-of-reach' luxury paired with tight security often marks Cartier as less inviting, when compared to Fifth Avenue counterparts. Yet since a dramatic re-opening of its Fifth Ave. flagship in September 2016, the fine jeweler has been strategically successful in connecting with new and diverse clientele. This month, Cartier invites the general public onto its rooftop for cocktails and to view a curated selection of its Cactus de Cartier collection. Keep reading for a look inside...

STUNNING VINTAGE STYLES at JILL STUART POP UP

 Amazing stitch detail on a Jill Stuart archive piece

Just as Diane Von Furstenberg is known for wrap dresses and Chanel for wool suits, flirty frocks span Jill Stuart's signature style. Having founded her namesake brand in 1993, Stuart's fame flourishes post-Clueless (think Alicia Silverstone's yellow plaid suit). Twenty four years later, Stuart's archives have hit a storage limit. In a rare open-to-the public opportunity, Jill Stuart is cleaning house via pop-up paradise in the heart of Soho, NYC. Keep reading for a look inside...

MAN REPELLER'S MR BAZAAR

Leandra Medine at the opening of her MR Bazaar pop up inside Canal Street Market [photo source. credit: Nicole Cohen for MR]

Taking the "Capsule Show" concept to the streets of Lower Manhattan, micro-communities of cautiously curated stalls peddling bespoke fashion and chic home furnishings are sprouting up. An orchestrated meld of street-side vending in the coordinated look and feel of upscale boutiques is cultivating a niche of rotating purveyors and increasingly talented couture artisans. In keeping with trend, Man Repeller Leandra Medine pops up with MR branded wares at Canal Street Market. For the month of March, MR Bazaar joins Mast Brothers, Rallier, Jill Lindsey, Upstate Stock and others in a creative display of consumerist craft and community. Keep reading for a look inside...

JCRT PLAID LISTENING PARTY & POP UP

 Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra at their JCRT Plaid Listening Party Pop Up, 350 Bowery St.

Fashion has its fair share of fair-weather friends and foul mannered fiends. Yet, the attitude and animosity that fuels my decisive exit from the industry is strangely absent from the mien of Jeffrey Costello and Robert Tagliapietra. From initial encounter, good naturedness and rested acceptance command respect and leave me pining after their strategy for balancing industry survival and success. As the pair embarks on a new adventure, I'm excited to see what's next. The way forward is paired with a look back at musical inspiration. This week and next, JCRT tartan and tunes are packaged in a pristine popup on Bowery. Keep reading for a look inside... 

#BR99 BLEACHER REPORT + KITH NYC

Community Tag Wall inside the Bleacher Report + KITH #BR99 popup

What do Wayne Gretzky, Warren Sapp, George Mikan, the corner bodega and rapper Papa Joe have in common? Shopping, sports, social media and street style synergize in #BR99, a Soho popup between digital media outpost Bleacher Report and streetwear brand KITH. Born to be a 'brand experience,' #BR99 represents Bleacher Report and the 'branding' of fashion; the number '99' honors the jerseys worn by jocks and points to the savings spent at 99 cent bodegas. Keep reading for a looking inside the popup... 

#ELEVATESUMMER WITH EVERLANE at SHOE PARK

Everlane's Shoe Park, a 10-day pop up in Soho featuring #ElevateSummer shoes and sandals

Shoes off. Try On. Fall in Love. Walk Out. The rules are rudimentary at Everlane's makeshift 'stomping ground' (some may opt to purchase and "Bring Home" their favorites as a last action). Over 10 days (from May 13-22nd), Everlane invites the public to partake in Shoe Park-- an interactive pop-up designed by London-based Robert Storey. Complementing minimalist shoe design, the Storey Studios team instills an equally unassuming 'play' theme through "sculptural installations that both display and engage" [source]. Keep reading for a look inside...

MATCHESFASHION.COM NYC POPUP #MFxNY

Indoor Pool and parade of pooltoys at Matchesfashion.com Pop Up Townhouse #MFxNY

Behind the nondescript art-adorned entrance at 214 Lafayette St, five floors of frivolous fashion reinforce that every so often, expense encourages exquisite elegance. The bold palette and geometric graphic of James Reka's Home mural invite Manhattenites inside Soho's WOM Townhouse to partake in MatchesFashion's first stateside popup this weekend. As the site's second largest and fastest growing market (behind the UK), founders Tom and Ruth Chapman clamor to connect with US clientele. Tom Chapman notes,"...it's all about how we make the physical more digital and the digital more physical." Keep reading for a look inside... 

NYC X DESIGN: KATE SPADE NY HOME POP UP

#MakeYourselfAHome Kate Spade style is served; popping up at 411 West Broadway until May 2016

The cheeky charm and 'classy cute' of Kate Spade's handbags wear at my will to waive frivolous expenses. Fanning fate, my honey and I stop into Kate Spade's Soho store, Saturday afternoon. Awestruck at the artistic acumen of an aqua ice cream truck clutch and an adjacent wicker dalmatian, we were excited when a sales associate alerted us of the nearby home-themed popup. Keep reading to have a look inside...