The Lissy Verkade brand is the brainchild of designer and artist Natasha Chambers. This stylish Brit is now based in Brooklyn, but spent the majority of her life wandering the globe. All of Natasha?s easy-to-pack sarongs and caftans are inspired by her travels to Asia, India, and Japan. Read more about Natasha?s wanderlust and shop the Lissy Verkade collection before your next trip. The Lissy Verkade brand is the brainchild...
Read MoreKrysos + Chandi designer Avneet Basi is a Brooklyn-based designer and world traveler. Her collection is inspired by age-old Greek and Indian mythology and culture. This New Delhi-bred designer cut her teeth designing for one of the country?s biggest mass market brands before launching her own line of unique jewels. We recently caught up with this savvy globetrotter and asked her to share the story behind her label. Krysos +...
Read MoreAll of favorite bohemian babes joined us at the Figue boutique last night to welcome Bungalow 8?s Maithili Aluwali to NYC. No worries if you missed the party, you can still shop the latest products from both of our favorite brands. All of favorite bohemian babes joined us at the Figue boutique last night to welcome Bungalow 8?s Maithili Aluwali to NYC. No worries if you missed the party, you...
Read MoreLong known for her luxe Mumbai concept store Bungalow 8, Maithili Ahluwalia?s latest venture is turning her global chic esthetic into a new clothing line called the BUNGALOW. In collaboration with designer Mathieu Gugumus Leguillon, the new BUNGALOW collection is filled with smart and easy clothing inspired by India. We recently caught up with Maithili and asked her to share her favorite must visit-haunts in NYC. Long known for her...
Read MoreRegardless of whether you prefer spontaneity or love planning ahead, it's never too late to book an adventure. Relax, pack a carry-on, and enjoy our 3 favorite last minute getaways from NYC. Regardless of whether you prefer spontaneity or love planning ahead, it's never too late to book an adventure. Relax, pack a carry-on, and enjoy our 3 favorite last minute getaways from NYC. Montauk, New...
Read MoreIntroducing summer's coolest collaboration. Hotel Americano, long known for their minimalist esthetic and laid back Mexican vibe, has partnered with Lapo Elkann's Italia Independent brand to produce summer's coolest shades. Introducing summer's coolest collaboration. Hotel Americano, long known for their minimalist esthetic and laid back Mexican vibe, has partnered with Lapo Elkann's Italia Independent brand to produce summer's coolest shades. Based on the brand's iconic 090 model, this revamped version nods...
Read MoreFinally! Summer has arrived. But let?s face it -- trying to look cool when the mercury soars above 90 degrees Fahrenheit is a chore. Luckily for you, we spend half the year in countries where 33 degrees Celsius is the norm. After years of trying to assemble the perfect warm-weather wardrobe, we finally realized: when in Rome, do as the Romans do. That means borrowing the effortless chic fashion staples...
Read MoreSeeing the same music fest attire year after year is like hearing the same song on repeat. Festivals like Bonnaroo, once known as ground zero for trend hunters, have become the most predictable places on the planet to don fringe, shorts, and floral wreaths. Check out our festival fashion refresh below -- we suggest a few global notes that we guarantee will make you stand out in the crowd. Seeing...
Read MoreMy Grandmother and iconic fashion designer, Katja of Sweden, took the world by storm in the 1960's with her soft, unstructured printed jersey collection. I had the pleasure of interning for her at 17 years-old in her NYC design studio overlooking the Hudson River. I helped hand cut what ever they needed to make a print. Be it 4,000 black squares, 300 yellow dots or whatever shape her designs needed...
Read MoreAlthough personal panache is not a gift passed in the genetic code, it is obtainable by following the art of observation, dedication, and good taste - passed down through generations of fashionable women. Case in point: the list of sophisticated lineages we are highlighting here. While most daughters manage to put their own rebellious spin on the coveted pieces scored from their moms' closets, these super stylish mothers have served...
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