“Watches are an object of desire—you really build a relationship with your watch” Raluca Michailov, Ed-in-Chief Celebrating the launch of Lifetime Magazine in the United States last week, at the infamous Domenico Vacca, were artists, designers and fashionistas alike. Paying homage to the modern timepiece, whose inception in 1505 capped the lineage of telling time […]
Author: Farrah Sarafa
SHE IS: Women Empowerment through Art
“SHE IS” is an art show featuring 20 female visionaries. Their profound experiences do not shy away from expressing themselves through mixed media, sculpture, print and canvas. Curated by Marina Dojchinov, the goddess whose expertise spans the spokes of the ultimate culture fractal—One Art Space has the privilege of being blessed by incredible women. Nestled warmly […]
Marcel Ostertag’s ‘Opium’ runway Collection, NYFW 18
‘There is no better a gift on Heart Day, than dynamic fractalized flowers on the runway.’ fs Unveiling an exquisite bouquet of autumn/winter looks this Valentine’s day was German-based fashion fanatic Marcel Ostertag. Titled “Opium”, revealing costumes equipped with conservative appeal graced the Spring Studios’ runway. He fused together the vintage classic with modern edge. […]
Jetzy’s pre-Valentine’s Day Soirées
There’s nothing more ‘fractal’ than an eclectic group of cultured jetsetters celebrating culture, friendship and romance at a classy Egyptian venue. Hosted by Jetzy, the world’s first geo-location based social app, at the elegant, mosaic-tiled and rose laden Casa La Femme in the West Village, the Valentine’s day soirée centered around everyone’s favorite theme: Travel. Founded […]
NYC & L.A. are Siblings: Dismantling myths (of rivalry)
‘The 100-degree L.A. heat in October had me envying the crispy coolness of colors bursting from the east coast’s dying leaves. Craving nothing more than the feel of leather, fur, and toasty fires, a familiarity with NYC certainly could breed complacence; an unfamiliarity with L.A. could just as easily feed loss. L.A. propels you to drown […]
GenerationCURE HOLIDAY PARTY, amFAR
amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research held their fourth annual generationCURE holiday party World AIDS Day last Thursday. Emblazoning the savory Cadillac House, its stunning rides and holiday adorned doric columns had guests donating generously to the cause. The event raised nearly $120,000 just last year. Holiday cocktails and delectable treats by Pinchfood Design, and Hennessy and […]
Glitterati
Glitterati You meet people in the winter Because they sparkle Mesmerizing, the reflection of yourself in the water Freezing and seizing your every stare Refracting momentary glare back unto Angelic faces standing behind you. Glitterati—spying ahead, we wed Those boiling with compliments In the dead of winter. Jacuzzi filled Tears wipe […]
Botanical Metamorphosis: Nature Jewelry by Kira Koktysh
“Nature is the best Artist” Aphrodite’s spring meets the Garden of Eden through Kira Koktysh’s nature-inspired jewelry. She employs her signature Swarovski crystals and natural stones unto mesmerizing fig, mushroom, leaves and flowers moldings. Imbued with an Earth-toned color palette—olive greens, deep purples, burgundy, brown, rich browns—Kira evokes the mysterious laws of Nature. She […]
Mira Nachman’s Infinite Light–Photographing the Real
Mira Nachman’s first exhibit in the United States, at 3Squared Gallery, showcases 28 large-scale photographs that span the globe. Supplying intimate lenses into the lives of real people, phenomena, and scenarios, Mira carves for viewers a single path that forks into many. Curated by Marina Dojchinov, each picture tells a unique story that magnifies a […]
SKIN: The bodily Tongue
THE SIMPLER THE INGREDIENTS—THE LESS HARMFUL A PRODUCT (minus the word ‘fragrance’ of course) We take our skin for granted. The largest organ of the human body, skin on average makes up 5% of our bodies. Each inch of skin contains 12 million cells, 250 sweat glands, 35 sebaceous glands. We breathe through […]