The beautiful Dragon Dance, amid a Chinese New Year’s dinner at Phillippe Chow had me wondering all about the culture –once again. Serving classic Beijing style cuisine amid the luxury, tavern-like ambiance, glamorous crispy duck, carved out into perfection by the founder himself—Phillip Chow—walnut seasoned prawn, chicken satay, dancing dragons, and a golden specialty ‘yunbao’ cocktail […]
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 […]
MOCA Culinary Exposure, Museum of Chinese in America
“The goal of MOCA’spopularNight Market event is to introduce people to Chinese and Chinese-American cuisine in an easy and accessible way. This way you can sample great signature dishes from 8 different Chinese and Chinese-American restaurants. It’s a simple way to bring the Chinese food culture to the masses.” –Edward Cheng, Advisor for Communications […]
Kenneth Cole Fragrance Launch
Celebrating the launch of Kenneth Cole fragrances For Him and For Her at the Bond street location Tuesday night, Beauty Editors, Fragrance Compounders, Skin-Care advisors and fashionistas alike coalesced. Partaking in the mosaic of libations, fragrance bar, vivacious candies and artisanal bites, thematically curated to reflect the titular new blends—Serenity, Energy and Intensity—these new scents […]
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 […]
TheRealReal: Luxury Consignment Authenticators to the Rescue!
The RealReal hosted their generous launch at 80 Wooster this past Thursday.Brilliantly robust hues of couture textiles and brands, furs-silks and – leather blind viewers, with luxury experiences of authenticity, expertise and sustainability. A fractal of business devices and curatorial skills, this Library of Fashion, fine jewelry, art, home and kids fashion renews itself on […]
Le Privé—Manhattan’s Newest French Restaurant
‘Dinez avec nous, nous vous montrerons plus’ Dine with us, and we will show you more…. Le Privé is the newest French fine dining experience to finally grace Manhattan. Bestowing onto the NYC community unmatched elegance and exquisite hospitality, the Theater district and Hell’s Kitchen will never be the same. It […]