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Kelsie Schrader

Managing Editor, the Strategist

Kelsie Schrader is the managing editor at the Strategist.

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    The Look Book Goes to Julie Macklowe’s Birthday PartyTo celebrate her 45th, the socialite threw a 600-person “Leather and Lingerie” bash at Cipriani’s Club Musica.
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    The Look Book Goes to a Crypto ConferenceAfter enduring a rocky few weeks, enthusiasts gathered at Benzinga’s “Future of Crypto” event to take stock.
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    The Look Book Goes to a Padel ClubWith the opening of Padel Haus, the racquet sport — a cross between tennis and squash — now has a home in Williamsburg.
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    The Look Book Goes to Kathy Hochul’s Election Night PartyThe governor and fellow New York Democrats hosted a crowd of hundreds at Capitale as the midterm results came in.
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    The Look Book Goes to a Democratic-Socialist ConventionIn a church on the Upper East Side, the NYC-DSA recently gathered to decide on its plans for 2023.
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    The Look Book Goes to a Dinner at MoMA PS1For three nights, the popular Bed-Stuy Nigerian restaurant Dept of Culture Brooklyn took up residence at the Queens museum.
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    The Look Book Goes to Gramercy Park Hotel’s Liquidation SaleThose nostalgic for the hotel’s glory days fought over Champagne buckets and beds at its monthlong “everything must go” sale.
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    The Look Book Goes to We Met IRLWe talked to singles at the speed-dating series for people of color, whose tickets tend to sell out minutes after they go live.
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    The Look Book Goes to KCONDevoted fans waited for hours outside Terminal 5 to be among the first to attend the only New York stop on this year’s K-pop-oriented KCON USA Tour.
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    The Look Book Goes to a Roller DiscoOn a recent Sunday evening, professional and fledgling skaters came out for DiscOasis, Central Park’s Nile Rodgers–programmed summer roller rink.
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    The Look Book Goes to a Governors Island SpaOn a recent sweltering Wednesday afternoon, we chatted with visitors to the newly opened QC NY.
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    The Look Book Goes to 500 WeddingsOn a recent weekend, Lincoln Center invited couples whose weddings had been disrupted by the pandemic to renew their vows.
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    What Sam Sanders Can’t Live Without“They are sturdy as fuck, but they’re also cute enough to dress up and wear to do nice things.”
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    71 Summer Shopping TipsAn accumulation of proclamations and well-sourced recommendations from the Strategist staff.
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    The Look Book Goes to a Greenpoint Climbing GymOn a recent Tuesday night, regulars and day-pass holders alike visited Vital’s 24-hour bouldering gym to climb, work, do yoga, and watch the sunset.
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    The Look Book Goes to a Manhattan Yacht PartyOn a recent Saturday night, guests left Pier 40 for Pure on the Hudson, an annual all-white-outfit-themed dinner cruise and dance party.
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    The Look Book Goes to a WNBA GameOn a recent Sunday at Barclays Center, we spoke to fans moments after the Chicago Sky beat the New York Liberty.
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    The Look Book Goes to a Marc Jacobs Sample SaleShoppers waited for hours — and in some cases bought spots at the front of the line — in hope of snagging their desired designs for less.
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    The Look Book Goes to the Brooklyn MirageAt the season opening of the East Williamsburg venue, ravers braved heavy winds and rain to dance under a new 200-foot-wide video screen.
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    The Look Book Goes to a Harlem Gospel ConcertAn afternoon of music and soul food at Glendale Baptist Church.
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    The Look Book Goes to an NYPD Boxing MatchOn a recent Friday night in Flushing, Smoker Talk convened for its first NYC indoor boxing event since COVID.
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    The Look Book Goes to Herbert Von King ParkOn the first 70-degree day of the year, we joined sunbathers at the century-old Brooklyn park and community space.
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    The Look Book Goes to New York City’s Only CasinoWe spoke to regulars on a recent Thursday night at Resorts World in Queens.
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    The Look Book Goes to New York Fashion WeekWe chatted with guests at Collina Strada’s show at the Angelika.