The posh, idyllic town of Gstaad has been in the press recently due to Valentino's raging New Year's Eve party, where Madonna herself was in attendance and the designer blasted the pop idol's songs so loudly into the night that neighbors complained and the cops showed up. But even if you didn't score an invite, there's still a reason to
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Like the touch from a handsome man, some fashion designs have the power to send shivers down your spine. They are those one-of-a-kind gems. No one knows this feeling better than Shannon Hoey, owner of New York Vintage, one of Manhattan's best vintage stores. With a collection of thousands upon thousands of magnificent vintage pieces from the most talented designers in the world,
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A perfect blend of fashion, photography and poetry, if you’re in Amsterdam don’t miss Viviane Sassen’s exhibition at Huis Marseille. A retrospective of Sassen’s 17 year long career, the exhibition covers some of most memorable fashion photography by the Dutch photographer, including pictures from her advertising campaigns for Missoni and Carven as well as stunning portraits and fine art work. -
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The latest flagship store from REDValentino has opened in Milan, a gorgeous exercise in ornate minimalism. Designed to mimic a wonderfully surreal home, this three room boutique was inspired by the dreamy world of fairy tales. Valentino creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli commissioned artists Nikki Nye and Amy Fleury of Atlanta's acclaimed Paper-Cut-Project to create intricate wigs for mannequins,
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If you were in Miami last week for Art Basel, you may have noticed a shiny new player on the men's retail scene.
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Up until now, L.A. based Joie was part of an odd phenomenon in the retail world: brands that are headquartered in a city where they have no flagship store. Joie's breezy apparel, accessories, and footwear could be found at Neiman Marcus and Saks, at their two NYC boutiques, and at one in Newport Beach, California. But now with the opening
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Two wildly different retail concepts from Lucky Brand have opened, one in NYC and one in Los Angeles.
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Gentlemen, rejoice! Christian Louboutin's latest men's only store is now open on beautiful Dover Street in London.
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Seattle is not exactly known as the capital of avante-garde fashion, but that doesn't mean there aren't some shops dedicated to seeking out stellar pieces from cutting-edge designers.
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If you're in lovely Los Angeles today, there are two shopping events totally worth checking out. In Los Feliz, Rebecca Minkoff takes over the Confederacy space once again for her annual sample sale extravaganza, where gorgeous bags and accessories are up to 75% off.
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Jeans aficionados visiting Japan’s denim heartland, Kojima, can now take a bus tour that details how the town has raised denim production to a fine art, while delivering them to shops and factories from some of the country’s foremost denim makers.
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As the holiday season slowly approaches (we heard one too many jingle bells ringing pre-Thanksgiving!), shopping becomes a little less fun and a little more crowded, making it extra hard to find thoughtful gifts for friends, family and the boss you want to score some points with.
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New York artist Thomas Dozol has had a busy year, with a solo show at the Jack Hanley Gallery in NYC and a group exhibition at Paris' Palais de Tokyo.
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Chef Andy Ricker is loved for his authentic Thai recipes and loyalty to traditional ingredients. Following the success of his first street food shack in Portland, he opened two more hotspots, Whiskey Soda Lounge and Noi, and won the James Beard Best Chef of the Northwest award before heading east to dish sweet and spicy Thai to New York's hippest. Here he shares some insight on
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When this beloved boutique shut its doors last May, devotees of Beckley's in-house label had to make do, spending an entire summer without the brand's perfectly trendy wares. Formerly located on Melrose Avenue, Beckley is back, bigger and better than ever, this time in an airy spot on West 3rd Street. This gallery-like space also stocks a range of pieces from
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