The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology reinterprets the original fairy tales written by the storytellers Brothers Grimm, Charles Perrault and others… Not the Disney versions. Since these fairy tales were more like fictional horror stories graphic cautionary tales to keep children well-behaved, the literature is quite horrifying—read Hans Christian Andersen’s story of The Little Mermaid and you’ll […]
After one of my job interviews, I met up with my brother Dylan at Mira Sushi for lunch. I did notice the 2015 Zagat-rated sticker on the front door, but I didn’t piece together how accomplished Mira Sushi until I did a bit more research. Chef Brian Tsao has been delighting the Flat Iron district […]
I was pleasantly surprised to find the Women in New York Fashion: Twentieth Century Retail Mavens symposium on Eventbrite. The general public’s knowledge of fashion is solely focused on the designers and the celebrities who wear their designs. As talented and fascinating as these designers are, there’s a group of people responsible for placing them in the […]
While I was writing my recap on New York Fashion Week, I ran over to Gilt and was pleasantly surprised to find another must-attend event… Fashionista is hosting its “How to Make It in Fashion” conference in the Meatpacking District on Friday, Oct. 23. Writers and editors with various backgrounds in digital media, publishing and […]
My friend Cara and I finally went to New York Fashion Week this year—we bought tickets on Gilt to see Lie Sangbong‘s show at Chelsea Piers. After we checked in, we ran straight to the bar for champagne cocktail hour, then checked out the rooftop bar and the Jay Godfrey SS16 presentation on the second floor. I […]
The current exhibit at The Museum at FIT showcases the fashion and style of cities with burgeoning creativity from all over the world. The exhibit was beautifully curated to illustrate how designers bring their culture to their craft—diversification of the industry is paramount in the digital age when people can travel through social media, blogs […]
Sunday brunches are my favorite, so it’s safe to say that enjoying brunch on Easter Sunday is always something to look forward to. This year, my family and I went to A Voce at Columbus Circle in the city. When Dad said that Dylan picked out an Italian restaurant, I was imagining a place like […]
I love you, New York City. I could not ask for a better way to end the year than spending it in the city with one of my closest friends and my family. Julia and I started out at Macaron Cafe for an early breakfast before heading to the MoMA. We did a good job […]
After spending the day in New York City with two of my closest friends, I forgot how much I missed being there. I love this graffiti Julia, Cara and I went to SoHo to find my American Holy Grail: Ladurée Soho. Ever since it opened Ladurée SoHo opened, I have had a burning desire to […]
It’s hard to get enough of New York City, because she’s like Christmas morning–no matter how many times you experience it, the excitement never dies. Times Square Hotel Wellington Student newspapers from across the country at CMA NYC conference Spending this weekend at CMA’s Spring National College Media Convention in New York City was amazing. […]