21 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in Fashion, 0 Comments

target arrives in harlem with soul food, doug e. fresh and the toledos in tow

Go inside the Target East Harlem launch party that boasted a replica of the Apollo stage and a row of tasting stations from Harlem’s soul food restaurants.

19 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in Fashion, 0 Comments

ride into hamptons polo in the perfect outfit

Stumped on what to wear the season opener of Hamptons polo this weekend? View From the Front Row has you covered with a foolproof outfit and some easy to follow tips.

17 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in L'Epicurien, 0 Comments

on the hunt: the traditional italian meal

We’ve scoured New York City for that quintessential Italian meal. From a restaurant that boasts the best homemade pasta in the city, to an infamous boite that only seats A-listers, we’ve found something for everyone.

16 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in Fashion, Fashion News, 0 Comments

prada fetes its swing sunglasses with a jazz age fete

What do cat-eye sunglasses, Angela Lindvall and electronic punk crooner Nina Hagen make? The perfect ingredients for a Prada party of course.

15 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in Fashion, 0 Comments

menswear corner: company of we

What does it take to sell out your first collection in eight days? View From the Front Row caught up with Company of We founders Christopher Crawford and Jayzel Samonte to find out.

08 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in Fashion, 1 Comments

fall essentials: jennifer sung’s picks

Jennifer Sung

Personal Style: Fashionista with a conscience

Recessionista Tip: Shop brands that stand for ideas and not trends–they’ll become timeless staples in your wardrobe

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08 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in Design Brief, 0 Comments

roberto giulio rida, the “art designer”

The Design Brief is always thrilled when art and design combine–it makes us very, very happy. Roberto Giulio Rida is therefore the perfect treat, an art designer. Rida makes unique and limited edition pieces of furniture with no concern for trends or mass production. His lamps and furniture are bold and modern, and usually covered with glass and crystal. As quite the collector (Rida is known as an important dealer in 20^th century Italian decorative arts), he also incorporates vintage glass and objects d’art into his own creations. He describes it as a collision of science-fiction, the Italian Renaissance and the intensity of mineral light. His work can veer from the sublime to the fantastic to, frankly, wackiness. His work, however, always maintains a very strong point of view, and the Design Brief respects that.

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08 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in Fashion, 0 Comments

fall essentials: leah bourne’s picks

Leah Bourne

Personal Style: Nouveau ladylike

Favorite Fall Collections: Dries van Noten and Louis Vuitton

Recessionista Tip: Fur was all over the fall 2010 catwalks. Opt for a vintage fur (great deals abound at vintage and consignment stores) or a faux fur option to get the look for much less. It’s also an ethical fashion choice

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08 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in Fashion, 1 Comments

fall essentials: carter cramer’s picks

Carter Cramer

Personal Style: The grownup kid

Favorite Fall Collections: Gucci men’s and Burberry Prorsum men’s

Recessionista Tip: American Apparel and Alternative Apparel both make stellar sweatshirts that rival those selling at Dries van Noten and Marc Jacobs so stock up

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08 Jul 2010, Posted by admin in Fashion, 1 Comments

fall essentials: becky malinsky’s picks

Becky Malinsky

Personal Style: Minimal menswear, with a splash of ruffles

Favorite Fall Collections: 3.1 Phillip Lim and Miu Miu

Recessionista Tip: It’s the season of the pant. Get on trend investing in a wool 1970s style in a new neutral such as mustard or burnt sienna. You’ll be surprised by how everything seems to go with these colors. This one item will go a long way this season

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