20 Odd Questions with Bronson van Wyck, the go-to party planner for all sorts of bold faced names. Read all about why your tabletop shouldn't match, but you should invest in Magnolia garland, here....
Jill Lindsey is a long time resident of Fort Greene and, despite never having worked in retail, and having a background in fashion design (with an expertise in formal gowns but also knitwear), she has managed to to create a cult shop beloved by the neighborhood, and sought out far beyond the zip code. Read all about it here....
Vilnius, Lithuania might not be on your radar right now,it's a cool place to visit that is not overrun with tourists. For now. With the opening of a Libeskind-designed museum, and a new design hotel, the capitol of Lithuania is poised for greatness as a travel destination. Get all my recommendations, here....
I know, I know. I miss Pastis too. And I wanted to hate this place, but frankly, it was awesome. Read all about it here....
Dom Vetro is a relatively new eyewear brand founded by an ex finance/tech guy. I know, I know, but it really is legit, and you can read all about why here. The net net: the frames are very cool, hand made, and cost less than most designer frames (which, btw, are made in China). You're welcome....
The current issue of JCK has a feature with five jewelry trends for the holidays: abstract earrings (think calder mobile-inspired), gypsy set stones, heart shapes, medallions and opaque stones. Yours truly pulled all the jewelry. Photography by Joel Stans, prop styling by Astrid Chastka. ...
The current issue of JCK magazine features 8 shots with all jewelry pulled by yours truly. Photos by Gavin O'Neill, styling by Nadia Rath ...
Departures current issue focuses on Scandinavia. I travelled to Copenhagen to search out a few stories, and had several in the magazine. My favorite, by far, was the discovery of Arje Griegst. Second, a visit to the Georg Jensen smithy and an awesome visit with Frans at Maritime Antiques, which was super cool. ...
Susan Foslien is the owner of the still-under-the-radar after all these years store Susan, on Sacramento Street in San Francisco. She's got a major cult following despite almost purposely avoiding press and having no website. But, through a friend, I somehow got her to agree to not only be interviewed on the record, but to be photographed for an international publication. The article isn't yet online but I will update this post when it is....
Dennis Hopper designed a tee shirt to commemorate the opening of his art gallery in Taos, New Mexico, in the 1970s. Flash forward a few decades and his daughter, Marin Hopper, had the tee remade and is selling it in her fantastic NYC shop, Hayward House. Read all about it here, with a direct link to buy the shirt here....