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Ciano

Posted on January 18, 2011 by admin
CLOSED Shea Gallante is perhaps best known as the former chef of Cru, the now-shuttered restaurant with a hefty tome of a wine list and prices that went into the thousands. The only thing more...
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Best Vintage Punch Bowls

Posted on January 14, 2011 by admin
As you probably know by now, punch is "in." The trend gained ground in New York a couple years ago through cocktail experts like Phil Ward of Death & Co. and Julie Reiner of Clover...
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Downtown Couple, Union Square, January

Posted on January 14, 2011 by admin
The downtown/Brooklyn crowd has really embraced a retro preppy look of Bean-type snow boots, Pendleton jackets, and toggle coats for winter. Kudos not just for the style but for the practicality of this look -...
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Eataly: A Strategy

Posted on January 13, 2011 by admin
If agoraphobia is a fear of crowds, and claustrophobia is a fear of being trapped small places, then what is that particularly New York fear of being trapped in a mob of people, as at...
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Fur Coat and Knit Hat, Madison Avenue, January

Posted on January 12, 2011 by admin
In the mid to late '80s, possibly the last time fur was as popular as it is now, the typical socialite look was a lavish mink worn with no hat, just a blowout and heels....
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Fair Isle Hat, Prince Street, January

Posted on January 10, 2011 by admin
For men, a good example of how to wear fair isle and still look cool. Just a little of this whimsical pattern is enough.
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Emmanuelle Alt New Editor in Chief of French Vogue

Posted on January 7, 2011 by admin
French Vogue staffer Emmanuelle Alt has been named the new editor in chief of French Vogue, according to WWD. Condé Nast France chairman Xavier Romatet has said "not to expect any radical change at the...
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Tartan Scarf and Platinum Hair, Greene Street, January

Posted on January 7, 2011 by admin
Preppy meets rockabilly in this mix of a traditional tartan plaid scarf and wool coat with PVC leggings, motorcycle boots and a Bettie Page haircut.
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The John Dory Oyster Bar

Posted on January 6, 2011 by admin
If April Bloomfield were a fashion icon instead of a chef, she would surely be a maximalist along the lines of Anna Dello Russo or Daphne Guinness. Just as those two specialize in outrageous outfits...
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Winter White, Fifth Avenue, December

Posted on January 5, 2011 by admin
The winter white look isn't just for women, as this stylish guy on Fifth Avenue demonstrates. As a white wool coat topped with a knit striped scarf, it looks quite debonair.
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Red Rooster

Posted on January 4, 2011 by admin
It seems like every time an establishment of note opens in Harlem, people say, "Isn't it great Harlem has finally gotten its own wine bar/Target/Fairway?" But Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster on Lenox Avenue should not...
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Tulle Skirt and Military Jacket, Fifth Avenue, December

Posted on January 3, 2011 by admin
Expect to see more tulle skirts in the coming months, thanks to the influence of Black Swan and Rodarte. This super feminine piece is even more interesting when paired with a masculine military jacket and combat...
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Last-Minute Foodie Gift Guide

Posted on December 23, 2010 by admin
There are various types of foodies, but certain gifts will be appreciated by all, whether they use their kitchens for massive baking projects or just as a place to mix cocktails. In the food world...
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Last-Minute Fashionista Gift Guide

Posted on December 20, 2010 by admin
Help! You have a fashionista on your list and you haven't even started shopping yet. No worries: The whole world of fashion revolves around pulling it together at the last possible minute. Here are a...
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Carine: A Style Retrospective

Posted on December 17, 2010 by admin
While we're sure she must have something interesting up her sleeve, it's devastating to see Carine Roitfeld leave French Vogue. In her position as EIC there, she attended dozens of fashion shows every season with...
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