The first day of spring embodies a time of renewal and what better way to celebrate the new season with a fresh handbag? As more brands move away from fur and leather, we choose to showcase the best bags from sustainable designers for an environmentally-aware approach to spring.
We are defined by what we choose to hear. The Sonos Store in SoHo chose to showcase the voices of rising female artists during their International Women’s Day event, in partnership with international hub shesaid.so. The Sonos retail store transformed into a listening lounge, complete with a female-only playlist and pop-up boutiques by local women-run companies.
Frozen the Broadway Musical still remains the perfect remedy to a frosty February day one year after its premiere. Based on the 2013 film, the infectious musical draws from an all-star leading cast to bring a beloved family classic to life onstage.
Any Anthropologie or Urban Outfitters customer knows Brooklyn Candle Studio, the company behind the minimalist jars that house natural fragrances simultaneously comfortingly familiar while reminiscent of somewhere new. And now, Brooklyn Candle Studio offers a candle that embodies their own memories of the borough they call home.
The seductive Afffair show by Azerbaijani designer Rufat Ismayil concluded New York Fashion Week, with the lingerie-inspired showcase appropriately the night before Valentine’s Day. A mix of barely-there cocktail styles and regal eveningwear gowns, Afffair brought sexy back to Spring Studios.
The alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet F/W ’19 collection told a story of mysterious fantasy, one where a butterfly’s wings could perfectly perch atop a leopard without so much as a growl. Inspired by Fantasia, Bendet’s fall/winter showcase redefined the modern romantic fairytale while reminding audiences to remain empowered through fashion.
The Oxford Fashion Studio I showcase at Pier 59 mixed experimental designs with ready-to-wear silhouettes to spotlight eight newcomer designers.
The stars aligned for the Fall/Winter ’19 collection from Chiara Boni La Petite Robe– both in the timely brilliance of the impeccably tailored dresses and in the front row audience, which boasted a collection of Victoria’s Secret models and high-profile influencers alike.