other critics
Oct. 3, 2011
Best Bet: Top Tights for Fall We subjected eleven pairs of opaque tights to three days of torture-testing at F.I.T.’s Textile Lab.
Sept. 30, 2011
Man vs. Tights We subjected eleven pairs of opaque tights to
three days of torture-testing at the hands of Sean Cormier, a professor at F.I.T.’s Textile La […]
Best Bet: Stormy Weather Polish A granite-gray polish that complements the season’s dark color palette.
Sept. 29, 2011
Do This: Brooklyn Goes Bangkok Lawyer Aaron Broudo grew up in Richmond, British Columbia, home to the largest outdoor night market in North America, and reveled in Thailand’s […]
Sept. 29, 2011
Design News The Other IHOP (International House of Patterns)
After dipping a toe in New York’s retail waters with its shop-in-a-shop at the Soho Crate & Ba […]
first looks
Sept. 29, 2011
Valerie Steele Picks the Most Iconic Dresses of the Twentieth Century Her latest book, ‘The Impossible Collection of Fashion,’ comes out next month.
Dive Into a Gleaming Underwater Scene at Irene Neuwirth’s Pop-up The high-end baubles are displayed on a golden coral sculpture by architect Marc Fornes.
tastemakers
Sept. 27, 2011
Street Style Maven Caroline Blomst Put Stockholm on the Map The blogger behind Carolines Mode and Stockholm Street Style discusses her favorite subjects and fall shopping list.
buyer’s guide
Sept. 26, 2011
Browse Demure Silk Blouses and Scalloped Dresses at the New Tocca Boutique The beauty brand brings the focus back to fashion in its new West Village store.
Best Bet: The Corkcicle A modern upgrade from the unwieldy ice bucket.
Best Bet: Watt’s Up Highlighter This stick gives skin a soft, dewy glow without making you look made-up.
Sept. 22, 2011
Primping in Pink After launching sixteen stores across the country, San Francisco–based cosmetics brand Benefit finally makes its Soho debut on September 27 (454 […]
backstage beauty
Sept. 21, 2011
The Best Beauty Looks From New York Fashion Week Sculptural hair, two-tone nails, shocking pink pouts, and more.
Best Bet: Crosley Spinnerette A sleek turntable that converts records into digital files as well.
other critics
Sept. 16, 2011
Critics Fawn Over Marc Jacobs’s Flappers, Bask in Lim’s Pastel Hues “You can’t miss the S&M connotations, but there was nothing dirty there, just wink-wink fun and extreme craftsmanship.”
buyer’s guide
Sept. 16, 2011
Splurgy Coats and Statement-Making Shoes at Surface to Air Scope out luxe coats and achingly cool accessories from the Parisian collective.
Hot Shot: Fawning Over the Front Row A puppy schmoozes at London Fashion Week.
Best Bet: Aesop Parsley Seed Cleanser Licorice root, blackcurrant seed, and lactic acid leave skin clean and hydrated.
Sept. 15, 2011
Ask a Shop Clerk: Lianne Abalos Goorin Bros. Hat Shop, 195B Fifth Ave., nr. Berkeley Pl., Park Slope; 718-783-4287.
other critics
Sept. 14, 2011
Critics Grudgingly Admire Marc by Marc; Critique Vera Wang’s New Edge “There was a bit too much fairy tale in these clothes to picture them stepping off the runway and into the real world.”
other critics
Sept. 14, 2011
Hot Shot: Shades of Gray at Improvd Models flaunt gray tresses at the spring 2012 presentation.
Hot Shot: A Fashion Week Home Stretch Pick-Me-Up A bevy of male models strut their stuff at Perry Ellis.
Hot Shot: A McQueen-Inspired Topper The infamous armadillo shoes make an appearance.
other critics
Sept. 12, 2011
Critics Adore DVF’s Painterly Prints, Disagree on Tommy Hilfiger’s ‘Pop Prep’ Kaftans “It looked as if he had tossed everything into a food processor and pressed pulse one too many times.”
Best Bet: DeLonghi’s KMix Coffeemaker A hardworking kitchen appliance that makes a decorative statement.
other critics
Sept. 11, 2011
Critics Laud Altuzarra’s Evolution, Criticize Prabal Gurung’s Excess “An off-the-shoulder, cobalt blue cocktail dress wrapped in twisted tulle elicited actual sighs of desire from the front row.”
other critics
Sept. 10, 2011
Critics Praise Jason Wu’s ‘Collectible’ KAWS Prints, Reject Richard Chai’s Kilts “You wonder what young designers feel about the times. Does anything bug them enough to express it with some energy and conviction? Or are they afraid to offend someone?”
Hot Shot: Spiky Updos at Jason Wu Pinned-up styles with edgy embellishments.
Best Bet: Nars Silver Odyssey Collection This glitzy, high-quality duo is available during Fashion Week only.
Sept. 8, 2011
Dumbo Meets Seabiscuit After a 27-year restoration project, the near-century-old Jane’s Carousel will open to riders at Brooklyn Bridge Park on September 16.
Sept. 8, 2011
Conversation Piece: Do-Not-Throw Pillows Interior designer Muriel Brandolini’s glass-bead-covered cushions are more like fine art for your sofa than pillow-fight ammunition.
store openings
Sept. 8, 2011
Dildo Shoes, Vintage Versace, and a Virtual Rico Catwalk in Nicola Formichetti’s Pop-up The Lady Gaga stylist and Thierry Mugler creative director unveils his mirrored concept shop this afternoon.
show & tell
Sept. 7, 2011
Mulberry Creative Director Emma Hill’s New York Haunts The British designer divulges her favorite city spots for vintage hunting, drinking, dancing, and splurging.
buyer’s guide
Sept. 7, 2011
Get Them While You Can: 35 Things to Buy on Fashion’s Night Out Exclusive Louboutin satin heels, Wendy Nichol horsehair bracelets, buffalo leather Mulberry bags, and more exclusive FNO offerings.
fashion week preview
Sept. 6, 2011
Your Live-Stream Guide to Spring 2012 Fashion Week Watch more than 50 spring 2012 shows in real time from your apartment or office.
Best Bet: Novel Posters Cleverly designed wall art for those with literary leanings.
Best Bet: Wild Rose Illuminating Powder A fine mineral powder that gives skin a fresh-faced glow.
buyer’s guide
Aug. 24, 2011
Inside Zac Posen’s Z Spoke Boutique, Opening Tomorrow Browse slinky party-dresses, limited-edition hats, and ostrich leather bags.
Aug. 19, 2011
The Universe of Spending Charting the orbits of 75 new shops, gyms, and salons.
Aug. 19, 2011
Manhattan State Park Two adventure-gear retailers stake competing claims for the local “urbaneer” market.
Best Bet: Chantecaille’s Fall Lip Chics Two moisture-rich berry shades with a high-shine finish.
collaboration station
Aug. 18, 2011
buyer’s guide
Aug. 17, 2011
Inside Nordstrom’s Do-gooder Concept Shop Treasure & Bond Shop brands like Vince, Rogan, and Giles & Brother, and give to a good cause.
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