New jewels align on gossamer wings
byZip necklaces. Ballerina clips. Dazzlingly compact minaudières. Watches whose hands evoke the filigree flitting of fairies. And jeweled chrysanthemums and dragonflies whose velvety textures…
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Handbags for your inner animal
byWe ladies and our handbags — we’re often joined at the hip. Purses serve as our daily survival kits, carrying everything from planners to…
Accessories designer broadens appeal
byWhen WAG first met with Brian Toohey in early 2013, we were touched by his genuine thoughtfulness. As Toohey catches up with WAG again…
Topping off fashion with Monticristi
byThis past November, WAG profiled Jose Molina, marketing vice president of Monticristi, a New Jersey-based company designing toquilla straw hats. Each hat is handmade,…
Bejeweled by the sea
byAt the recent preview for Tiffany & Co.’s 2016 Blue Book Collection, “The Art of Transformation,” the press was introduced to a room full…
Stuart Weitzman lends a helping heel
byStuart Weitzman, the elegantly accessible shoe and accessories designer, is featuring a new, limited-edition sandal in his stores. But this shoe isn’t just a…
Valentino’s African-inspired collection makes a statement
byThe House of Valentino turned to Africa as the muse for its latest collection. Using African motifs and classical Roman undertones, the result is…
Christian Louboutin’s spring fling
byWhen a woman sees the signature shiny, red-lacquered outsole, she knows it’s a Christian Louboutin. And that name has been synonymous with luxury since…
Dress-ing for the season at Neiman Marcus
byDresses, dresses and more dresses. As women, we can simply never have enough. With spring approaching, dresses are certainly at the forefront of fashion….
Fresh face
byWhen it comes to skin care and men, it’s no longer a brave new world. “Men are paying more attention to their skin,” says…
King of hearts
byTiffany is one company that doesn’t mind wearing its heart on its sleeve. And with good reason. The luxe jeweler’s open heart pendant has to be…
Soleil Toile: a local hotspot for lingerie and swimwear
byModern 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
byFor 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
byThe 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
byOpening 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…
Distinctively Sisley
byWhen you think of Sisley — the luxe cosmetics line developed by one of the most storied families in beauty — you think first…
Time out with Carson Kressley
byMakeover maestro Carson Kressley surveyed the audience of roughly 200 who turned out for “The Makeup Date” at Bloomingdale’s White Plains on a pleasant…
Mixing it up
byWhen Ken Downing speaks, Neiman Marcus – and, by extension, its customers – listens. That’s in part because he occupies a very important place in…
Sleek sophistication
byJeffrey Levinson’s is not the story of a designer who spent his early days working on fashion sketches or studying fabric swatches. In fact,…
Edie Parker’s customizable clutches
byDrawing inspiration from the past with an eye to the future is the philosophy of New York City-based designer Brett Heyman, founder of Edie…