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Ohne Titel

Posted on February 19, 2010 by admin
Ohne Titel, an indie label started by two Lagerfeld alums, is one to watch. The crowd at the show was much like the fabulous fall collection itself: chic but relaxed. A black watch cap and...
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Christian Siriano

Posted on February 16, 2010 by admin
Outrageous fashion was the norm on several guests outside the Christian Siriano Fall Winter 2010 show on Friday. Fans and friends of the designer arrived at the backstage entrance in Bryant Park looking for celebrities...
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Street Chic: Mr. Brainwash Party

Posted on February 13, 2010 by admin
Who is Mr. Brainwash? Is he the videographer Thierry Guetta, who set out to do a documentary on British street artist Bansky then became a street artist himself, or, as film critic Manohla Dargis suggests,...
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Ports 1961

Posted on February 13, 2010 by admin
Ports 1961 has gained more and more attention since the brand started showing in the Bryant Park tents at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week a few years ago. Designer Tia Cibani's ethereal but practical designs attracted...
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Williamsburg on a Sunday Afternoon

Posted on February 5, 2010 by admin
It's hard to look hip and stay warm, but if you want to get schooled in how to do it, take a trip out to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Fashion is still on the forefront here, even...
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Bar Henry

Posted on February 3, 2010 by admin
CLOSED If the underground sliver of space that houses Bar Henry hits you with a wave of nostalgia when you step through the door, it’s because it used to house Zinc Bar. Once jammed with...
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Street Chic: Downtown to Midtown, January

Posted on January 29, 2010 by admin
While it may be tempting to bury yourself in a plain black puffer jacket for the fifth day in a row, these fashionable folks prove that you can still look stylish in the cold. Layers...
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Sheer Black Patterned Tights

Posted on January 27, 2010 by admin
Like it or not, Valentine's Day is nearly upon us, so it's time to start getting in the mood. As seen on the cover of WWD, sheer black tights in floral, lace, and polka dot...
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Live Crawfish Delivered

Posted on January 26, 2010 by admin
This Louisiana specialty used to be hard to come by, but thanks to the wonders of FedEx and one dedicated Louisiana family, live crawfish are now just a click away. The Louisiana Crawfish Co. ships...
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Choptank

Posted on January 25, 2010 by admin
CLOSED Has there ever been a real Maryland-style seafood restaurant in New York? You can find Philly cheese steak, Southern food, Austrian food, Cuban food, even Malaysian food faster than you can find a decent...
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BookBook Laptop Cases

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin
Remember books? You know, those things you had to lug home from the library and read page by page. You may not have very many leather-bound hardcover books lying around anymore, but now you can...
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Karen Walker Unisex Sunglasses

Posted on January 20, 2010 by admin
Though different varieties of sunglasses have been on the fashion forefront in the past couple years--Ray Ban Wayfarers in particular--the most stylish ones have one thing in common: they're all unisex. Building on the popularity...
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The Breslin

Posted on January 19, 2010 by admin
The Breslin is a restaurant for people who like to eat. That may sound redundant, but given the lengths to which some restaurants go to accommodate picky eaters (an entrée of “steamed vegetables with boiled...
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Mia Dona

Posted on January 19, 2010 by admin
CLOSED There may be no second acts in American lives, but there are in the New York restaurant business. Donatella Arpaia, who opened davidburke & donatella with chef David Burke, then Dona, Anthos and Kefi...
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Street Chic: Lafayette and Prince Street, January

Posted on January 15, 2010 by admin
When the mercury crept up over 32 yesterday, and New Yorkers emerged from their homes and offices fashionably dressed for the cold. If, like me, you tend to wear the same thing over and over...
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