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... 

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.

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...   

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...

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...

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...

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...

200 TRUNKS, 200 VISIONARIES: THE EXHIBITION

Paris Themed Trunk by Francesca Sorrenti

Enter the former Barney's building--currently clothed in pink, orange, yellow, red and blue stripe--and surround yourself with a celebration of creative ingenuity. 200 trunks with lights, labels... and even Legos... are slowly reveled as guests travel down dark corridors into mirrored, boldly colored, ominously dark or brightly lit rooms. In celebration of Louis Vuitton's bicentennial birthday, 200 trunks designed by the world's most iconic visionaries--whether architect, artist, musician, makeup artist or outspoken personality--are on display in 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition. Keep reading for a look inside... 

Livingston Manor : Staying and Seeing...Just the Highlights

Backyard view of the 'dome home' in Shandelee, NY

Between the onset of COVID and welcoming a child, the concept of 'vacation' has become a twice forgotten fantasy the last two years. As Summer fades and Fall finds its foothold, the time has come to take a 'together' trip. This Labor Day weekend, the three of us trek North to Western Sullivan Properties' 'dome home.' Shandelee + Livingston Manor become our sanctuary for three days as we detox from the day-to-day. Here is a peek at some of the serenity that successfully balances the buildup of stress and sleepless nights back home....