Editorials
ERMANNO SCERVINO RESORT: THE SPRING SUMMER COLLECTION 2021
ERMANNO SCERVINO RESORT THE SPRING SUMMER COLLECTION 2021 “I wanted to tie this collection to the world of nature, which has always been a great passion for me. My garden is, in fact, the place of the soul. A place that is exclusively mine, in which I recharge the batteries among the thousand commitments that my …
Mira Lehr’s Call to Action
We can reverse pollution damage to the Earth, and the world has now seen this for the first time in history. Announcing New Video: Mira Lehr’s Call to Action High Water Mark extended through September at the Mennello Museum of American Art After Pandemic Strikes, Viewers See New Meanings in Her Art Announcing New Video: …
Serapian: A Valentine Story From The World of Fashion
Visiting Serapian’s headquarter in Milano is always like entering a fairy tale. Situated in the unique scenario of Villa Mozart, in the area we call the Silent district, a stone’s throw from the roaming Fashion District, Serapian bags is a symbol of Milano’s inclusiveness and excellence since always. If you don’t know the story …
Things to do in Las Vegas 2019
When you think about Las Vegas, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Gambling? Bright lights? Slot machines? Well, Las Vegas does have all of those things and more, much more. I describe Las Vegas as the adult Disney World. One of the things I like most about Las Vegas is it does …
A POETIC RAINBOW MAGIC FOR ATELIER EME AT MILANO DESIGN WEEK 2019
ATELIER EME AT MILANO DESIGN WEEK 2019 Design week is all about outstanding installations that make you wow and wonder and travel in a new reality of design. On Monday, Atelier Eme launched its unique installation created by multitalented twin sisters Elena and Giulia Sella, founders and owners of the Milanese creative studio DesignByGemini. Follow …
34 HERITAGE PREVIEWS SPRING 2019 EVOLUTION AT BROOKLYN WINERY
HERITAGE PREVIEWS SPRING 2019 EVOLUTION AT BROOKLYN WINERY Men’s denim brand 34 Heritage is unveiling numerous updates for Spring 2019: headlined by a new tailored version of the trusty jogger called Carter along with new packaging, logo, labels, hardware, and a more streamlined e-commerce experience online. The formal announcement and preview of the upcoming collection …
THE TROUBLED GENIUS OF CHARLES JAMES
THE TROUBLED GENIUS OF CHARLES JAMES “Charles James: Portrait of an Unreasonable Man – Fame, Fashion, Art” by Michèle Gerber Klein (with foreword by Harold Koda) presents a riveting look at the infamous designer whose legacy has been informing fashion for decades. At a recent stop of her book tour, the author gave the rapt …
L’ÉCOLE, SCHOOL OF JEWELRY ARTS – INSIDE A GLITTERING WORLD OF GEMS
L’ÉCOLE, SCHOOL OF JEWELRY ARTS INSIDE A GLITTERING WORLD OF GEMS Headquartered at Place Vendôme in Paris, L’École des Arts Joailliers (supported by Van Cleef & Arpels) has taken up temporary residence at the Frederick Sterner-designed Ziegler House (2 East 63rd Street) from which to welcome New Yorkers into the sparkling world of jewelry. Here, …
FAIR WARNING – ROYAL JEWELS GO ON THE BLOCK AT SOTHEBY’S
FAIR WARNING – ROYAL JEWELS GO ON THE BLOCK AT SOTHEBY’S The Sotheby’s New York auction of one among only three original film posters known to exist of Karl Freund’s 1932 motion picture “The Mummy” may be the biggest draw among serious collectors this month. But in a few weeks, attention will shift to the …
PAINT IT GRAY – BENJAMIN MOORE’S COLOR OF 2019 IS “METROPOLITAN AF-690”
PAINT IT GRAY – BENJAMIN MOORE’S COLOR OF 2019 IS “METROPOLITAN AF-690” Within the former Four Season’s pool room, now simply “The Pool” restaurant, the huddle of New York’s leaders in interior design, home décor, and architecture broke into applause at the reveal that Benjamin Moore’s Color of the Year 2019 is Metropolitan AF-690. Indeed, …
LEONARDO 500 – IN CELEBRATION OF A MASTER ARTIST
LEONARDO 500 – IN CELEBRATION OF A MASTER ARTIST At the Morgan Library & Museum’s Gilder Lehrman Hall, the Region of Lombardy, the Municipality of Milan, and the Stelline Foundation hosted a showing of the Massimiliano Finazzer Flory short film “Being Leonardo da Vinci” (produced in partnership with RAI Cinema). This is just one of …
DESIGN ON A DIME NYC 2018: CHARITY AND STYLE BEGINS AT HOME
DESIGN ON A DIME NYC 2018: CHARITY AND STYLE BEGINS AT HOME New York’s laudable interior designers, well-heeled philanthropists, and home décor enthusiasts convened at the 2018 edition of Design on a Dime New York to raise much needed funds for Housing Works’ programs in advocacy and services for people living with and affected by AIDS. This year’s participating talents – including Glenn Ban, Branca, Aaron Rambo, Willey Design, Reddymade Architecture & Design, Phillip …
LUXURIATE IN ELEGANCE: KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE 2018 PART 2
LUXURIATE IN ELEGANCE: KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE 2018 PART 2 Kips Bay Decorator Show House 2018 (runs through May 31, 110 East 76th Street) is a masterstroke in scope and ambition with a stellar roster of interior designers who not only create ravishingly luxurious spaces but help raise financial support for the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club‘s vital enrichment initiatives for disadvantaged youth. This year, over twenty designers – including Alexa Hampton of …
SOPHISTICATED SANCTUARIES: KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE PART 1
SOPHISTICATED SANCTUARIES: KIPS BAY DECORATOR SHOW HOUSE PART 1 While an argument can be made that a home has always served as a haven, there seemed a consensus at the 46th Kips Bay Decorator Show House in illustrating, consciously or otherwise, refuge from the tumultuous outside world in which we now live. Equally curious was how the better provenance of last year’s townhouse inadvertently made the metamorphosis of …
SHOPPING HOME STYLES FROM THE CONNOISSEURS
SHOPPING HOME STYLES FROM THE CONNOISSEURS The past weekend brought out droves of New York’s avid style hunters who queued the avenue-wide block of W 18th Street to the entrance of the Metropolitan Pavilion for this year’s edition of Housing Works’ Design on a Dime benefit and sales event. Vignettes conjured up by illustrious interior designers showcased an array of alluring spaces and curated furniture, …
THE SHAUN LEANE ARCHIVE – A RAVISHMENT OF MACABRE BEAUTY
THE SHAUN LEANE ARCHIVE A RAVISHMENT OF MACABRE BEAUTY A dedicated sale of “Couture Jewelry: The Personal Archive of Shaun Leane” conducted earlier this month by Sotheby’s, in association with London-based vintage fashion auctioneer Kerry Taylor, fetched a higher than estimated total of over $2.6M. That robust figure attests to the excitement of private …