Author Archives: Christina Mannatt


London Exhibition: Mr. Vice Guy

Recognized as one of the greatest talents in his field, French fashion photographer Guy Bourdin is known for his unabashed - and at times unnerving - aesthetic. (Warning: NSFW)
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Apple’s Grand Scheme

Having successfully completed global domination, Apple returns to New York to open its fifth Manhattan store at the legendary Grand Central station.
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Wax Nostalgic at Cire Trudon’s London Store

  Legendary candle maker Cire Trudon has established its first permanent shop abroad near London's Marylebone High Street.
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Beijing is the New Black

  Luxury fashion now has an official home in Beijing in the form of the Sanlitun Village shopping center.
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Paris Goes Green with Heliocosm’s Sustainable Skincare

Founded in May 2011, Heliocosm creates nourishing skincare products made from raw and organic ingredients.
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Say Yes to the Dress at BHLDN Bridal in Houston

Just six months after launching, bohemian bridal e-tailer BHLDN opens it's first store in Houston.
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Vanishing Elephant Opens in Melbourne

    Though they are based in Sydney, Australian menswear label Vanishing Elephant chose Melbourne for its first brick and mortar location.
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Irving Penn and Issey Miyake: Visual Dialogue

  Tokyo's 21_21 DESIGN SIGHT explores the longstanding creative collaboration between Japanese designer Issey Miyake and American photographer Irving Penn with Visual Dialogue.
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Rio de Janeiro’s Secret Boudoir

  Hiding in plain site on Ipanema's main drag, Ipanema Secreta is a shopping gallery housing local independent fashion.  Secreta's most recent addition is Boudoir Lingerie, a romantic, vintage-inspired intimates label from designer Camila Cozzi.
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Sukha Brings Fair-Trade Joy to Amsterdam

  Suhka is the Sanskrit word for “joy,” and that’s exactly what you’ll find at this tranquil oasis in Amsterdam’s city center.
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