-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

Alice & Olivia / Greene St., Soho, NYC

Cultural norms cascade through generations and casually dictate reflex reactions. Sometimes, situations aren't really as dire, outside cultural context. Inclusion has become a sovereign indicator of social shifts. Marriage--for example--now embraces same-sex, interracial or second-time couples. Culinary creativity has popularized fusion in food. As the "Now" is normalizing change; cultural considerations should explore and evolve, no? On that note, enjoy this week's windows at Alice & Olivia, where layering patterns is breaking the conventional sense of "style"...

IN LOVING MEMORY...

My mom some 30 years ago!

Though Chicos, Talbots and Charter Club have largely overridden Harvé Bernard, Saks Fifth and Bonwit Teller in her treasure trove of go-to pieces, my mom--via pictures--was a stunning style maven in her prime. Her passing Thursday (30-June), presents the opportunity to discover a prior life, filled with fabulous fashion and adventure. Instead of store windows this Wednesday, let me present a window into the life of an extraordinary woman. As sometimes words cannot express, keep reading to see more...  

BEHIND THE LENS: AN INTIMATE LOOK AT THE WORLD OF SUITS

A selfie by Patrick J. Adams from Behind the Lens: An Intimate Look at the World of Suits

In front of the camera, Patrick J. Adams assumes the alias of Mike Ross, a stylish lawyer and proxy LSAT test-taker on USA Network's hit legal series SUITS. Yet, behind the scenes, Adams' love of photography amounts to 25 cameras, an active instagram account and now, a 3-day NYC pop-up featuring behind-the-scenes photography on the set of SUITS. Behind the Lens: An Intimate Look at the World of Suits captures the process behind the production. Set in a temporary space on W. 14th St., spotlights shine on 30 photos, each documenting conventional moments over 4 seasons. A selection of the photos are available for auction, with the proceeds benefitting Pablove Shutterbugs. Keep reading for more details...