By Jill Smith on Oct 11, 2011 in Uncategorized | View Comments
With multiple extensions and a consistently sold out calendar, Sleep No More has become one of New York City’s hottest tickets. A hybrid haunted house/theatric performance/dance troupe/choose your own adventure, the interactive experience loosely based on Macbeth encompasses six floors and over 100,000 feet of warehouse space on West 27th Street. Now, Punchdrunk, the production creators, [...]
By Jill Smith on Sep 21, 2011 in Uncategorized | View Comments
Terry Richardson may be one of the most controversial photographers working today, but he’s also one of the most sought after. His day job has him capturing icons like Liza Minnelli in thigh high boots for LOVE and shooting the Red Hot Chili Peppers for Rolling Stone. While bouncing around Fashion Week parties can be [...]
By Jill Smith on Sep 8, 2011 in Uncategorized | View Comments
Launched in New York on August 3, BMW and the Guggenheim Museum have partnered to bring a mobile laboratory to nine major cities over the next six years. Part think tank, part community center, BMW Guggenheim Lab hosts public events, screenings and lectures within its three structures with the mission to address issues of contemporary [...]
By Jill Smith on Aug 24, 2011 in Uncategorized | View Comments
If you follow the fashion blog world, it’s hard to miss Tavi from StyleRookie. However, trolling through her influential blog, it’s become even harder to miss the outstanding photography of Spencer Tweedy. At 15, Spencer is a true renaissance (young) man and already has a Funny or Die video with Ben McKenzie, and is making [...]
By Jill Smith on Aug 16, 2011 in Uncategorized | View Comments
So, the editor, Bradley Carbone, might have been featured as one of Refinery29’s Most Eligible NYC Bachelors, but after coping a Nike x Sneeze collaboration issue from an ice cream truck at Dyckman Park (seriously), we can’t get enough of editor AND publication. A self-proclaimed magazine-newspaper-poster-eco-global-printed-MEGA-hybrid with a mission to extend the street inspired culture [...]
By Jill Smith on Aug 9, 2011 in Uncategorized | View Comments
King of the collaboration, Dr. Romanelli, is at it again. This round, the Another Summit collection, is in partnership with Barneys Japan. Made from reconstructed Cowichan sweaters, the toppers showcase the celebrated knitting technique developed by the Cowichan people of southeastern Vancouver Island, British Colombia. Next on the wish list: a frigid winter storm to [...]
By Jill Smith on Aug 1, 2011 in Uncategorized | View Comments
Originating in Kyoto, Japan, dedegumo recently opened their first New York City retail meets workshop outpost on Orchard St on the LES. Artisan crafted and designed with just a bit steampunk influence, it’s hard to turn away from these one-of-a-kind watches with exquisite brass frames and delicate hand-cut leather straps—each signed and numbered by its [...]
By Jill Smith on Jul 23, 2010 in Uncategorized | View Comments
With the World Cup, U.S. Open, Comic-Con, SXSW and countless other events and brands developing promotions with location services, we’re calling 2010 the “Year of the Check-in.” From iPad, to Blackberry, to Droid, and everything in between, we’re more connected to our friends and neighborhoods than ever before. If you’re having a hard time determining [...]