May 5, 2011
The Factory’s in the Back As a co-founder of Paper Denim & Cloth and Earnest Sewn, Scott Morrison established himself as one of the first designer-jeans gurus in the nine […]
buyer’s guide
May 4, 2011
Inside Tess Giberson’s Soho Flagship, Opening Tomorrow The former TSE design director brings collage art and drapey silk dresses to her first stand-alone store.
Best Bet: Watercolor Floral-Print Dress An artful spring dress for work or weekends in the park.
Best Bet: Spectrum Pendant Lamp A wooden light with a cheery underbelly.
Apr. 28, 2011
Trendlet: The Anti-Gold Rush With the price of gold at an all-time high, jewelry designers are branching out into alternative metals.
Apr. 28, 2011
Conversation Piece: Hot Dogs Sold Separately When the Parks Department replaced a stretch of Coney Island’s original 1923 boardwalk with concrete last winter, the weatherworn planks were d […]
Best Bet: Glue Cinderella Ballet Flats Comfy, colorful flats for rainy or muddy days.
Best Bet: Enamel and Leather Cuffs Colorful bracelets to complement your spring wardrobe.
Apr. 21, 2011
Denim Diaspora Three years after opening its always-packed Soho store, J.Crew’s younger, jeans-obsessed sister Madewell unveils its largest outpost yet.
tastemakers
Apr. 19, 2011
Kenyan Lewis and Grace Kelsey’s Vintage Clothing Collection Fills Five Closets Vintage collectors Kenyan Lewis and Grace Kelsey are partnering with Gargyle boutique this week.
Best Bet: Collette Ishiyama’s Stingray Jewelry The designer’s Art Deco–inspired collection melds retro and modern details.
Best Bet: Tarpaulin Carry-on This carry-on smartly combines the maneuverability of a rolling suitcase with the moldability of a duffel.
Best Bet: Kiehl’s Rare Earth Cleansing Masque This clay mask battles blackheads and refines pores without drying out skin.
Apr. 14, 2011
The Spring-Collaboration Compatibility Meter Appraising the latest brand–designer flings.
Apr. 14, 2011
A Very Brooklyn B&B When their neighbor was evicted last spring, eight residents of a Downtown Brooklyn corner rowhouse took over his third-floor rental and turned […]
Designer Anna McCraney Doesn’t Care What You Think of Reality TV The ‘Fashion Show’ winner talks about her new store, the “money pit” of wholesaling, and the reality-show stigma.
Best Bet: Idalia Leather Sandals Versatile spring sandals that pair with shorts or dresses.
tastemakers
Apr. 12, 2011
Henrik Vibskov Puts His Kneesocks on One Leg at a Time The Scandinavian designer launches his first U.S. flagship in Soho on Friday.
Best Bet: Triangle-Print Skirt A welcome departure from ditsy prints and florals.
Best Bet: Dalu Lamps The iconic design gets a revamp in bright translucent plastic.
Apr. 7, 2011
Trendlet: Chain Gang Five retailers jumping on the bike-as-accessory bandwagon.
Best Bet: Laser-Cut Gathered Skirt A flattering laser-cut skirt in black or white.
First Look: Madewell’s Long and Loose Fall 2011 Collection Preview the slouchy knits, long skirts, and horsehair shoes coming to stores in August.
Best Bet: Folding Keyboard This full-size keyboard syncs up with your iPad and folds in half for toting.
other critics
Apr. 1, 2011
Top 20 Highlights from Cintra Wilson’s ‘Critical Shopper’ Column Three years of unrestrained store critiques condensed into one slideshow.
Apr. 1, 2011
18. The Lower East FiDi (Broad to Water Streets, below Spruce Street) Because that Frank Gehry building
is having a halo effect.
Apr. 1, 2011
8-11. Four Micro-Microneighborhoods Because look at all these new storefronts.
Best Bet: RGB Spring Polishes RGB releases three new hues: Coral, Beach, and Stone.
Mar. 31, 2011
Avery Glasser Amor y Amargo, 443 E. 6th St., nr. Ave. A; 646-926-6702
First Look: J.Crew’s Neon Fall Collection Check out next season’s buckled pumps, wide-leg trousers, knee-length skirts, and melon-hued bags.
Best Bet: Obesity and Speed Zipper Dress The typical printed tank dress gets a welcome twist.
Best Bet: Retro Patterned Bowls Porcelain bowls inspired by fifties diner prints.
Best Bet: Dior Addict Lipstick A creamy, hydrating lipstick made with 25 percent less wax.
Mar. 24, 2011
Escape From L.A. While many of Cynthia Vincent’s dresses, shoes, and bags are already sold elsewhere in the city, the L.A. designer’s local flagship, opening […]
tastemakers
Mar. 23, 2011
Your Studded Jewelry Is Making Christene Barberich Sad The editor-in-chief of Refinery 29 dishes about her favorite vintage stores, magazines, and wear-anywhere basics.
Best Bet: Made Her Think Studs Statement-making rhinestone and rose gold posts that trump chandelier styles.
Mar. 22, 2011
See It, Scan It, Love It Eight retailers that make registering (almost) effortless.
Mar. 22, 2011
Gifts You’ll Love… Photographs by Danny Kim
Best Bet: Längta Boots Weather spring showers with Tretorn’s sturdy (steeply discounted) rubber boots.
Best Bet: Domestic Construction Mats These digitally dyed floor mats are artful and easy to clean.
Best Bet: Yes to Tomatoes Pore Scrub Fight acne with natural ingredients like bamboo, ground mango seeds, and tomatoes.
Mar. 17, 2011
Richard Lebrunie Xoos French Shirts, 7 Lispenard St., nr. Sixth Ave. 646-429-9835; opens 3/26
buyer’s guide
Mar. 16, 2011
Cult of Individuality Brings Weathered Denim to the Limelight The California-based jeans brand debuts womenswear for spring 2011.
Best Bet: Viva Vez Tank A flattering, wear-anywhere tank from Vena Cava’s lower-priced line.
Mar. 15, 2011
Design News Minimalism Comes Later
Works by Sonia Delaunay, a prewar design ace who dabbled in textiles, graphics, and interiors, are going up at Cooper-He […]
Best Bet: Linked Brass Bracelet Dress up your wrist and do a little good.
Best Bet: Tipsy Ballet Flats Comfy flats with a mood-boosting jolt of color.
Mar. 11, 2011
A Regal Blowout (With Tattoos) Danielle Flores & Allen Horvath
Mar. 11, 2011
Outdoorsy DIY Affair Youngna Park & Jacob Krupnick
Best Bet: Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit This convenient dual compact includes concealer and pressed powder for covering imperfections.
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