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Milan’s Armani/Nobu Restaurant Reopens with a New Design

Rashad Webb — Mon, 22 Sep 2014 17:24:14 +0000

Image: Davide Lovatti, courtesy of Armani. Fresh off the heels of a summer break and upon the conclusion of Milan Fashion Week, Italy’s most fashionable restaurant, Armani/Nobu, has reopened with a newly-imagined interior in Milan. The redesigned space perfectly combines the understated elegance associated with the Giorgio Armani brand with the bold flavors of chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa’s cuisine.

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Alpina Releases Timepiece to Promote Water Conservation

Rashad Webb — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:41:23 +0000

Image: Alpina. Luxury watch and eco-conscious brand, Alpina is taking part in the fight to conserve water with its newest timepiece, the Alpiner 4 Chronograph. The limited-edition watch was designed to benefit the Race for Water Foundation—a charity dedicated to water preservation—and cleverly incorporates the organization’s blue and white color scheme. Race for Water’s partnership with

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Retail Envy: Saint Laurent New Women’s Store on Rodeo Drive

Rashad Webb — Tue, 16 Sep 2014 18:47:23 +0000

Image: Saint Laurent. While we hate to admit it, women might be are definitely winning the battle of having the best places to shop, as evidenced by the recent re-opening of Saint Laurent’s new retail concept located at 326 North Rodeo Drive. The massive 10,000 square foot space—which was designed by Creative Director Hedi Slimane—is comprised of three modern

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Philipp Plein Opens New NYC Boutique on Madison Avenue

Rashad Webb — Wed, 10 Sep 2014 22:11:05 +0000

Image: Philipp Plein. The newly-opened Philipp Plein boutique at 625 Madison Avenue on Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood is the perfect example of the brand’s chic combination of downtown edge and uptown sophistication. The beautifully-styled high-end retail space—which was designed and conceived by the designer himself and the Milan-based architectural firm, AquiliAlberg—features wall-to-wall black and white

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3.1 Phillip Lim’s New Flagship Boutique Opens Tomorrow

Rashad Webb — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 14:50:44 +0000

Image: 3.1 Phillip Lim. Very few designers have the talent and ability to create cult-worthy clothing and accessories that span the fashion gap between Crosby Street and Park Avenue like Phillip Lim does. The Chinese-American designer has been making waves since he first arrived on the fashion scene in 2005 with his eponymous line,

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Giuseppe Zanotti Homme Unveils New Boot Collection for Fall/Winter 2014

Rashad Webb — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 17:44:14 +0000

Image: Giuseppe Zanotti Homme. A weather forecast that promises lower temperatures, the resurgence of pumpkin treats at your local coffee shop, and the descent of black-clad fashion mavens on Lincoln Center all contribute to the realization that it is fall in New York. One thing we’re officially excited about (other than the two words: humidity-free)

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Volley Launches U.S. Website

Rashad Webb — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 17:40:15 +0000

Photo: PR Web. Volley—Australia’s go-to shoe brand for tennis pro’s down under—has landed closer to home with its recent U.S. site launch. Volley’s offerings combine the necessary grip and support of a sports shoe with a stylish and sleek versatility, making them equally as stylish both on and off the court. The high and low top

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Pop-Up Central Perk Celebrates ‘Friends’ Anniversary

Rashad Webb — Thu, 28 Aug 2014 08:32:15 +0000

Photo: NBC. It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since we first tuned into Friends and rocked out to the catchy theme song by The Rembrandts. Now, fans of the mega-hit TV show can take a stroll back to 1994 and sip a cup of joe in a fully functioning replica of Central Perk—the

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Celebrities Get Iced for ALS

Rashad Webb — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:29:39 +0000

Photo: NBC News. Lately it seems that everyone from Matt Lauer to Martha Stewart has signed up to be drenched with ice water in the name of charity. The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge—a campaign that started as a way to raise awareness (and cold hard cash) for Lou Gehrig’s disease—has been filling up news channels and

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Keeping up with Khalifa

Rashad Webb — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:38:40 +0000

Photo: Eleven Paris. Wiz Khalifa appears to be having the best summer ever. The heavily-tatted Atlantic Records rapper is bringing in record numbers as the headliner in the third installment of his ‘Under the Influence of Music’ tour, his name continues to be mentioned in conversations of personal style and hip-hop, and each week seems to

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