Best Bet: Paris Fifties Dress A demure fifties-inspired dress with a punchy modern-day print.
tastemakers
Jan. 11, 2011
Jordan Silver Pairs Rare Vintage Specs With ‘13-Year-Old Boy’ Style New York’s eminent vintage eyewear collector discusses his latest frames and “regressive” style.
Jan. 6, 2011
And Now for a Well-Deserved Hot-Candle-Wax Massage Local beauty editors on their favorite new spa treatments.
Jan. 6, 2011
Seven Sales The week in markdowns: from art books to baubles to kids’ tees.
talent scout
Jan. 5, 2011
Li Torres Deconstructs Classic Men’s Tailoring The Argentine label’s debut collection arrives at Convent this month.
Best Bet: (SF)2’s Glass Jewelry Handmade glass baubles that are surprisingly affordable.
Husam El Odeh Turns Everyday Objects Into High-End Jewelry The winner of the Emerging Talent Award for accessories discusses his off-kilter designs.
talent scout
Dec. 29, 2010
Raoul’s Maxi Dresses and Blouses Arrive Stateside This Spring After a European expansion and collaboration with Tom Scott, the Singapore-based label hits the racks at Henri Bendel.
Best Bet: MAC’s Cham Pale Collection Makeup takes a turn from bright and bold to muted and chic.
Best Bet: Clé USB A cleverly designed flash drive that hooks to your keys.
Best Bet: Clarins Rouge Prodige Lipstick The quintessential shade of high-impact red.
Best Bet: Geode Earrings Crushed pyrite gives demure studs some added sparkle.
tastemakers
Dec. 14, 2010
Rachel Antonoff Spurs a Saddle-Shoe Comeback The feminine-chic designer discusses her collaboration with Bass and elaborate Fashion Week sets.
Best Bet: Wear-Anywhere Cashmere Silky crewneck sweaters and cardigans for less.
Best Bet: Ropelike Pendant Lamps A bright light that makes a statement.
Best Bet: John Frieda’s Full Repair Line Frieda’s new line contains Inca Inchi oil to battle static, split ends, and frizz.
buyer’s guide
Dec. 9, 2010
Dec. 9, 2010
Pop-Ups of the Week Temporary markets for last-ditch gift sprees.
talent scout
Dec. 8, 2010
Thom.Dolan Debuts Bikinis and Shirtdresses for Spring The former Ralph Lauren, Armani, and Banana Republic designer launches her own womenswear line.
Wendy Nichol Favors Fashion Sweats, Clogs, and Wild Coats The jewelry and handbag designer reveals her design inspiration and favorite thrifting spots.
Best Bet: DLC’s Tambourine Ring A chunky cocktail ring fit for the holiday-party rounds.
Best Bet: ToyWatch The Milan-based Technicolor watch company launches its first U.S. store this week.
buyer’s guide
Dec. 2, 2010
Preview Mackage’s Standout Shearling, Wool, and Leather Outerwear The Montreal-based brand opens its first U.S. flagship in Nolita on Friday.
Best Bet: Puzzle Wine Rack This stackable rack can be built upon as your wine collection grows.
talent scout
Dec. 1, 2010
Tsuyumi’s Luxe Winter Hats Meld Warmth and Style The Japan-based designer combines cashmere, wool, fur, and chunky yarns in her standout headwear.
Best Bet: Colored Enamel Lockets Glossy enamel replaces dated gold filigree.
tastemakers
Nov. 30, 2010
Yvan Rodic Is Part Scandinavian Minimalist, Part British Dandy The photographer and street-style blogger discusses his growing web TV show, his offbeat sources of inspiration, and life on the road.
Best Bet: Herringbone Trench This modern wool trench can carry you through rainy winter days.
Best Bet: Hatfield Rocker A fifties-inspired alternative to stationary seating.
Nov. 24, 2010
Gift Sprint: The Iron-Shopper Showdown Six professional curator types go head-to-head in three store-packed neighborhoods. The challenge: Knock off your entire holiday list in three h […]
talent scout
Nov. 24, 2010
Furniture Designers Silva/Bradshaw Translate Their Modernist Design Aesthetic Into Jewelry Better known for multi-thousand-dollar tables, the co-designers introduce a refreshingly accessible line of rings and pendants.
Nov. 24, 2010
Pop-Up of the Week: The Latest in Transient Retail Six-month-old cocktail bar and barbershop The Blind Barber teams up with men’s e-shop FineAndDandyShop.com this weekend in the East Village.
Best Bet: Mixed-Herb Wreath A fragrant upgrade from the traditional needle-shedding version.
Best Bet: The Worry-Free Travel Bag Kenneth Cole’s glossy new collection is made of no-fuss rubber.
pop-up shops
Nov. 22, 2010
Inside Annie’s Blue Ribbon’s Upper West Side Pop-up The cutesy-crafty general store takes over a 1,600-square-foot Manhattan storefront for the holiday season.
Best Bet: KBL Eyewear Optical frames that are both sexy and slightly bookish.
Best Bet: Diamond and 24-Karat-Gold Polish Ease into the holiday party season with glitzy fingertips.
Nov. 18, 2010
Pop-Up of the Week: The Latest in Transient Retail Boerum Hill’s cutesy-crafty-functional general store Annie’s Blue Ribbon becomes a temporary inhabitant of the Upper West Side.
Best Bet: Echo Touch Gloves Stylish, functional gloves built for handling your various gadgets.
talent scout
Nov. 17, 2010
Dusen Wylie’s Vintage-Blanket-Inspired Wool Coats Dusen Dusen extends into a small-batch collection of outerwear.
tastemakers
Nov. 16, 2010
Padma Lakshmi’s Spring Collection Is a Little Bit Tribal, a Little Bit Cher The Top Chef host talks about the all-star season, baubles, and her upcoming food memoir.
Best Bet: Rock For Ever Aqua Eyes This rock-inspired set is surprisingly functional for the everyday.
Nov. 11, 2010
Gifts for Everyone You Know The perfect presents for each member of your extended family, plus your therapist, your boss, your kid’s teacher, and your best friend’s dog.
Nov. 11, 2010
Fifty Stores You’ve Never Shopped Before Exciting new retailers that didn’t exist
last holiday season, and one thing worth buying at each.
Nov. 11, 2010
Boldface Secret Santa Notable New Yorkers (Judah, Ivanka, ?uestlove, Nora …) select presents for their equally prominent peers.
Best Bet: Jambox Speakers Six-inch speakers that emit loud, clear sound.
Best Bet: Skyn Iceland’s Cleansing Cloths These foaming makeup wipes swipe away makeup with natural ingredients.
buyer’s guide
Nov. 4, 2010
Shop the Runway: Twelve European Fashion Week Looks for Less Check out these more affordable versions of hits from the spring 2011 runways across the pond.
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