Ralph Lauren’s Gold Standard: One Fifth Collection
Ralph Lauren’s new One Fifth home collection was inspired by one of New York City’s swankiest addresses, and its Art-Deco style pieces are very Marlene Dietrich and film-noir-ish. With a dramatic black-and-gold palette and rich textures such as gold leaf on shagreen and beaded chevron, the line is a departure from Mr. Lauren’s All-American, equestrian …
Marimekko NYC: Sets Up Shop in New York
When Jacqueline Kennedy appeared on the December 26, 1960 cover of Sports Illustrated with her husband, America’s newly elected president, she was wearing a pinkish-red sleeveless, scoop-neck shift. The dress—a flawlessly simple cotton ensemble she found in a Cape Cod shop—and its designer, the small Finnish textile company Marimekko, became overnight sensations. Founded only nine …
Brizo, Jason Wu and New York Fashion Week!
After spending three design-inspired days with the Brizo marketing and design crew in product review sessions, it is clear, plumbing can be sexy. While others may think this is an industry of simple fittings, fixtures and finishes, Brizo has taken every inspiration and effort to make bathing, cooking and cleaning an experience. I now know …
I Heart NYC and Utique!
We already know NYC has everything, but sometime once you get to terminal 5 at JFK for the trek home, you want something more than a Dunkin Donuts coffee. And at first thought a vending machine isn’t gonna cut it—or is it? You can get just about anything out of a vending machine these days. …
Places That Still Matter: Kiehl’s NYC
New York born and bred, Kiehl’s is a place that still matters since 1851. The original “Kiehl Pharmacy” has been serving patrons at their flagship store at Third Avenue and Thirteenth Street since the mid-1800s. In their earliest years, Kiehl’s humble apothecary prescribed unique remedies such as blood-sucking leeches and Attraction Powder. In his typical …
Upcycle Part Two: New York Transit Token Cuff Links
In 1980, when the City of New York discontinued its “Y” cutout subway tokens, Ward Wallau decided they should be recycled into cuff links. After 11 years spent petitioning the New York Transit Authority for permission to use them, he was granted an exclusive license to incorporate discontinued tokens in his jewelry. Now he also …
Lifestyle: The Tribeca Grand Hotel
Standing between the sectors of high finance and high fashion, the Tribeca Grand Hotel is New York’s exclusive downtown getaway right in the epicenter of the urban universe. Of all the hotels New York has to offer, Tribeca Grand’s location is utterly unrivaled—the quiet cobblestone corner looks out upon one of the richest, most sought-after …
My NY: Balthazar and Other Fabulous Haunts
Every time I visit New York City, I have to treat myself to some of the culinary magic created by Keith McNally. One of my favorites for any meal or just a double espresso, Balthazar serves traditional bistro meals from breakfast through late-night supper. Opened by McNally in the spring of 1997, Balthazar offers a …
Winner, Winner!
Our blog follower, Starr, has officially been announced as the lucky winner of All Modern’s City on a Plate Giveaway! Thank you to those who played and if you just simply have to have your own City on a Plate, visit www.AllModern.com.
A Innovative Seating Option
With my Hawaiian vacation countdown afoot, perhaps it’s time to dust off October’s dreariness and re-introduce that arsenal of patio furniture back into the great outdoors. Even better, maybe it’s time to retire a few outdoor pieces and explore one of the new innovative concepts in outdoor sitting and reclining. In fact, I got a …
