Archive for September, 2009

New Romance -Victor De Souza

Victor de Souza’s Spring 2010 collection is fitted and sophisticated with a futuristic edge and a touch of “armor.” The architectural pieces of modern romance appeal to the classic, yet experimental, women of today.

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, New York

New Museum

Designed by Tokyo-based architects Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of SANAA the New Museum building is a home for contemporary art, an incubator for new ideas, as well as an architectural contribution to New York’s urban landscape.

Posted by Joelle in Art, Culture, Design, New York

New Book – The Sartorialist

Selected as one of New York Magazine’s Top 100 Designer Influencers, Scott Schuman, photographer of street style phenomenon and author of a blog that receives 1.3 million hits a month is the center of The SartoriaLUST pop-up shops, surrounding the launch of his new book the Sartorialist . Check the Interview.

Posted by Joelle in Fashion, Photography, Profiles

New Elevated Park

The High Line is a public park built on a defunct railway that runs 30 feet above Manhattan between 10th and 11th Avenues, from 34th Street to Gansevoort Street in the meatpacking district. The first phase opened to the public June 9, 2009.

Posted by Joelle in Design, Lifestyle, New York

Brand-New Boom Boom Room

You hear things. Rumors. Loose talk. A lounge. Madonna. Floor to ceiling windows overlooking the city from 18 floors up. But a little visual proof would be nice. Something to confirm that this Shangri-La, this new Studio 54, actually exists. Check the opening party pictures

Posted by Joelle in Hospitality, Lifestyle, New York

New Hotels Glut – The Ace

After inaugurating their first three locations (Portland, Seattle, and Palm Springs) from a far, I was psyched to learn the hipster-brand ACE Hotel had finally opened an east coast locale in New York City. Decidedly masculine vibed the hotel should soon be crawled with indie bands.

Posted by Joelle in Design, Hospitality, New York

New Hotels Glut -The Standard

Two of the most prominent new York Hotels, Andres Balazs glamorous Standard and the Ace, the first East Coast outpost of the eminently hip Seattle brand run but Alex Calderwood. Both budget-conscious have one aspect in common: husband and wife designers Stephenen Alesh and Robin Standever

Posted by Joelle in Hospitality, New York

New Street Art & Shops to Mogador

I created an East Village Street Art and Shops Itinerary that has become my Summer Sundays routine ending with a majestic brunch at the legendary Cafe Mogador, definitely my favorite in the trendy neighborhood . Check more than 100 interesting photos.

Posted by Joelle in Art, Culture, Shopping