Rory Dobner opens NYC Shop-in-Shop at Maison 24
Posted 04/24/2012 by Lara
Rory Dobner opens a shopp-in-shop! Photo Credit: Wire Image
I need to start this post with… If you’ve never been to Maison 24 and love really edgy modern art and unique eclectic home decor pieces (and have a high decorating budget), you need go!
Started by bother and sister duo, Allison Julius and Louis Marra, the store is a reflection of their travels around the globe and selects of unique products, as well as design their own items. Maison 24 brings together products and designs, artist exclusives (like Dobner) that are modern, traditional, serious, and quirky in a unique and oh-so-hip, setting.
My familiarity with the store bridges from references to their original Bridgehampton’s location. It wasn’t until receiving an invitation for the launch of Rory Dobner premiering a shop-in-shop at Maison 24, that I realized they have an NYC location (which launched last July).
{Rory Dobner Shop-In-Shop at Maison 24}
As for Rory Dobner, international man of art who has worked and exhibited in the UK, USA, Australia, Haiti, Hong Kong, and New Zealand before returning to the UK in 2005 and setting up a studio in Hampstead, London. Rory has completed a variety of impressive commissions and interior design projects in the U.S. including Soho House and Agent Provocateur and has also been commissioned to do projects for will.i.am, Kate Moss, and Robert Downey Jr. And now as of last week, his work resides in a little boutique in the back room of Maison 24.
{Cheers! Aaron & I playing dress-up with their glasses at the opening party}
{Party time!}
{Glitter Gun! Photo Credit: Wire Image}
Ahhhhh! Not since I used to hang out at Leila Sham‘s apartment have I wanted a home makeover so badly! There are so many cool, unique pieces. It was everything I expected and more (including the price tag). Le sigh. Someday…
Maison 24, 470 Park Avenue, NYC
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Henri Bendel Fall Preview
Posted 04/17/2012 by Lara
You know how I live for these Henri Bendel sneak peeks… For fall, expect some of the same bag silhouettes as we saw in summer as well as new shapes to be discovered with a whole new range of prints including leopard, fun metallics, colorful Aztec-like patterns and pink/orange/black color blocking prints.
{Mad Men-esque apron and tea sets}
{Animal print enamel bracelets!}
{Tassle earrings!}
{I do!}
The collection debuts in September. Until then…
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Jo Malone Launches NEW Home Collection
Posted 04/11/2012 by Lara
Jo Malone Home Collection
Does anyone else have total brand envy when it comes to Jo Malone? I literally have fantasies about owning a London flat and having my apartment inspired by their store design and packaging (and of course my imaginary home is fully stocked with their products).
Which is exciting, because this month, Jo Malone plays into my fantasy by introducing an assortment of limited edition home products. The collection consists of Scent Surround Diffusers (165ml/$75), Room Sprays (175ml/$55), Sachets ($35) and Drawer Liners ($45) and is available in three of their signature scents, Lime Basil & Mandarin, Pomegranate Noir and Red Roses. They really are so luxurious and add a little je ne sais quoi to a room.
{Elegant Scent Surround Diffusers and Room Sprays}
{Scent Surround Sachets and Drawer Liners — you can find the Lime Basil $ Mandarin scent in my dresser}
If you’re wondering what I’m taking about as far as Jo Malone aesthetic, step into the their Bleecker Street boutique (or really any of their stores) and you’ll know what I’m talking about.
And while you’re there, if you’re looking for something fresh and new for spring, try their London Blooms collection! It consists of three new fragrances: Peony & Moss (my favorite), White Lilac & Rhubarb and Iris & Lady Moore.
The Jo Malone London Home Collection and London Bloom fragrances are now available at Jo Malone.
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Join Hugo Boss and Bloomingdale’s for the launch of BOSS Home
Posted 02/28/2012 by Lara
Last week I posted about the new BOSS Home by HUGO BOSS bedding collection, and now you can be amongst the first to experience the BOSS line. Hosted by Michelle Adams of Lonny Magazine. join the HUGO BOSS team this Thursday, March 1st from 6-8pm at Bloomingdale’s 59th St, (7th floor) to shop the Spring/Summer 2012 collection.
Let’s go! We can enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres and did I mention Mia Moretti & Caitlin Moe will be performing?
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Hugo Boss Goes Home
Posted 02/23/2012 by Lara
Expanding beyond fashion, HUGO BOSS will be launching a new contemporary BOSS Home collection in March! Exclusive to Bloomingales’s (for the first three month) the collection will then go national throughout the US and Canada in additional department and specialty stores.
Drawing inspiration from the BOSS Black clothing line, the Spring/Summer 20012 Boss Home collection with feature unique detailing, mixing classic tailoring and contemporary designs to create an elegant modern home lifestyle. The collection with comprise of bedding, quilted sateen coverlet & Shams, leather boudoir and decorative pillows, unique duvets and barreta-stitch sheeting
BOSS Home launch party
There will be seven bedding ensembles, Galleria, Como, Cross Patch, Windsor, Water Lily, Pixel and Area mixing abstract Italian prints and jacquards. The color palette revolves around purples, grays, metallic neutrals and white. Boss Home will also have a line of plush bath towels in deep color tones as well as beach towels in bright, eye-popping colors and geometric patterns.
Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe performing
I caught a sneak peek of the home collection at the brand’s launch party which was hosted at the Hugo Boss showroom. And between the clothing on the manikins and the bed display, I could live a very happy life residing in that showroom. Mia Moretti and Caitlin Moe performed their DJ/Violin ensemble. And how could I resist the photo booth?
