Soleil Toile: a local hotspot for lingerie and swimwear
Modern lingerie may be associated with sheer, lacy fabrics and figure-enhancing frames. But at Soleil Toile, fit comes before style. “If you have something…
Audrius Krulis’ jewelry: sculptures on a microscopic scale
For Audrius Krulis, art is his muse. As the founder of an eponymous jewelry company, Audrius describes his creations as “sculptures on a microscopic scale.”…
Neiman Marcus Westchester welcomes Brunello Cucinelli and Prada
The third floor of Neiman Marcus Westchester recently underwent a facelift. It was an exciting transformation earmarked for designers Brunello Cucinelli and Prada. In…
Saks Fifth Avenue Greenwich to expand
Opening around the corner on East Elm Street in autumn is the 14,000-square-foot 10022-SHOE, named for the Manhattan flagship’s shoe salon, which, the saying…
Simon Pearce preserves an ancient tradition
Simon Pearce wished to preserve the craft of glassblowing. And his business, with locations in Connecticut, has done so for more than 30 years….
A florist with century-old roots
No request is impossible for Blossom Flower Shops, a family-owned business with roots going back nearly a century, threading four generations. “We have a…
Puppies Behind Bars trains dogs for veterans
If dog lovers are asked to describe the relationship with their furry companions, they’ll often mention “loyalty.” That and “unconditional love.” These are just…
His, hers and theirs
Laughter isn’t the only thing binding George Distefano and Maria Bilotta. This North Salem couple brings together two family-owned businesses — his, GlasSolutions, a…
A journey through WAG 2015, in photographs
As the year draws to a close, we at WAG thought you’d enjoy seeing some of the great photos that didn’t make it…
The self-made domestic goddess
Kristin Sollenne greets two visitors to Bocca Di Bacco, a chíc Italian restaurant just a few blocks from Times Square. With the warmth of…
Edie Parker’s customizable clutches
Drawing inspiration from the past with an eye to the future is the philosophy of New York City-based designer Brett Heyman, founder of Edie…
The close ties behind Westchester Granite
Dulce Reyes was only 8 months old when her father, Oscar Reyes, left Guatemala for the United States. “The first time I got to…
Escada’s creative director comes to Neiman Marcus Westchester
A crowd gathers at Neiman Marcus Westchester, awaiting the runway showing of Escada’s fall/winter 2016 collection. Daniel Wingate, creative director for the Germany-based couture…
Tufts University cares for local alpaca
Just 40 minutes west of Boston lies a specialized hospital that treats 8,000 patients annually — both domestic and wild — in a fitting…
Heart Care International touches lives
Greenwich’s Heart Care International has a heart — in more ways than one. The 21-year-old nonprofit provides critical heart services to children in underdeveloped…
East meets West in Michael Ayervais’ Japanese Ningyô collection
Photographs of Michael Ayervais and dolls from his ningyô collection. Photographs by John Rizzo. Michael Ayervais is a hairstylist (owner of Ayervais Salon…
Nature meets couture with Rami Kadi’s fashions
Examples from Rami Kadi’s Fall/Winter 2016 collection. Photographs courtesy Rami Kadi. Franz Kafka, meet Rami Kadi. In Kafka’s “The Metamorphosis,” Gregor Samsa wakes…
Stylish sneakers at Neiman Marcus Westchester
Photographs courtesy Neiman Marcus Westchester. Every woman knows that no outfit is complete without the perfect shoe. But what she may not know…
Scuba-inspired fashions at Neiman Marcus Westchester
Photographs courtesy Neiman Marcus Westchester. Neoprene wetsuits aren’t the epitome of summer fashion — unless, of course, you prefer scuba diving to neighborhood barbecues….
Badgley Mischka’s summer collection for Neiman Marcus Westchester
Neiman Marcus Westchester is spotlighting some of the season’s finest dresses by couture brand Badgley Mischka. Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka use feminine…