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Vogue
5 days ago
- Business
- Vogue
Ulla Johnson Resort 2026 Collection
Another New York store is on the way for Ulla Johnson, this one uptown on Madison Avenue. It's been a long time coming for this native New Yorker; her Bleecker Street store opened in 2017 and LA followed in 2023, but slow and steady has always been the Ulla Johnson way. If you haven't been paying attention you might've missed the fact that she's become one of American fashion's biggest success stories: She's not just a maker of pretty frocks. This resort lookbook, shot on location in Paris, is testament to that. At a showroom appointment Johnson said, 'I do care a lot about continuing this narrative of a woman on the move. I am that. But it's especially true in this delivery which is one that touches so many seasons,' from October to May. As has become her custom, Johnson collaborated with a woman artist for her seasonal prints. This time it was the estate of the late Czech artist Anna Zemánková, whose Art Brut botanical drawings, which are now on view at the Barbara Gladstone Gallery, appeal to her flower-loving side. 'She has this surrealist, spiritual, kind of supernatural dialogue with nature, which resonates with me,' Johnson noted. The drawings decorate cotton poplin shirt and skirt sets, a sculptural trench, and a cropped bomber with a pronounced volume in back. Zemánková's palette informed Johnson's, even when she wasn't incorporating prints, and she put together some fresh, statement-making color combinations: pool blue with burgundy, and violet with palest peach. Elsewhere, Johnson let texture do the talking. A special occasion dress was made in orange and gold fringe jacquard; she pointed to the uneven lengths, 'imperfections' that keep it from looking too precious. Other party dresses used a hand crinkled metallic lurex poly satin. 'The irregularity gives them a beautiful sense of movement.' Best of all was a crochet dress, modeled on bedspreads she discovered in Majorca last year and made by a dozen women artisans, that isn't pictured because it didn't arrive in time for the shoot. Working with craftspeople around the world is particularly challenging at the moment, given the current geopolitical situation, but Johnson has no plans to change the way she does business. 'Amplifying women's voices and making women feel beautiful and powerful—those are the two overarching threads.'
Vogue
7 days ago
- Business
- Vogue
Gabriela Hearst Resort 2026 Collection
Gabriela Hearst is always seeking. She's studied Druids, ancient mythology, and groundbreaking women across time. Lately, she's turned to the Tarot, pulling a card each morning and writing down the results. The Lovers card in the Marseille deck gave this collection its color palette: pink, green, and blue, instead of the black, white, gold, and red she typically favors. It also gave her a template for this photo shoot; in the Marseille deck, there are three figures on the Lovers card rather than the usual pair: two women and a man. Hearst did some rearranging, she's got one woman and two men in these pictures, and more power to her. Power women are Hearst's clientele—she reports that tailoring is 24% of her sales. To better cater to these customers, she's added a bespoke service at her Madison Avenue boutique; presumably, if it's successful, it could be rolled out across her store network. She's cut a pre-fall pantsuit in cotton, a material she typically avoids because of the extraordinary amounts of water it requires to grow/ This cotton is grown on a regenerative farm in Italy; 'it gives this fresh, sharp look to the suiting,' she said. Other suit jackets were swaddled under bomber jackets, soft power being the look she was going for. As ever, Hearst's materials are remarkable, whether its the floral silk jacquard of a romantic dress, lifted from a drawing of her daughter's; the fine cashmere knitted with beads of a sweater and matching midi skirt; or the plongé leather of an M-65 field jacket. New this season is a double-face cashmere coat in black that reverses to camel, which bumps up its functionalty (she also showed it in a burgundy and pink version). Another novelty: 100% recycled denim used for jackets and jeans with wool, enamel, and leather buttons that you can twist off so you can throw the pieces in the washing machine to clean.
CBS News
21-05-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Some NYC carters say sanitation overhaul threatens their livelihood
While the New York City Department of Sanitation handles household trash, the city's commercial waste has long been the purview of private companies like Liverpool Carting, which Louis Gino Fava's father founded in 1945. The arrival of a new policy for New York City's commercial waste means only three carters will be permitted to operate in each of a series of citywide zones. The Department of Sanitation awarded contracts to the winners, and Liverpool Carting was not one of them, putting an end to operations once the rollout reaches them. "This thing is totally unfair" Fava says the future of his commercial waste carting business is in peril. "I had to think twice about buying brand-new trucks with the gloom and doom hanging over my head here," he said. The family says Liverpool takes pride in offering white-glove service to businesses including high-end retail along Madison Avenue. "I did all the paperwork, application, everything, and here I am. I'm denied a zone," he said. "This thing is totally unfair." The Department of Sanitation told CBS New York in a statement in part: The Commercial Waste Zone program created under Local Law 199 of 2019 is a massive, massive overhaul of an industry that had for too long been a race-to-the-bottom. The idea is to create safer conditions for private sanitation workers, better service for businesses, and improved environmental outcomes without seeing massive increases in price. "There's going to be winners, and there's going to be losers" Though he is calling for more transparent communication from the Department of Sanitation, Lew Dubuque with the National Waste & Recycling Association is optimistic about the new strategy. "In a process like this, there's going to be winners, and there's going to be losers," he said. "I think that the city did a great job of selecting a perfect group of companies to roll this process out." Others in favor of the reforms are calling into question the speed and efficiency of the rollout. "The rollout ... has fallen short" Council Member Shaun Abreu, chair of the sanitation committee, told CBS News New York in a statement: The rollout of commercial waste zones has fallen short. At our recent oversight hearing, we finally got some long-overdue answers on the implementation schedule, but the details are still too vague. DSNY announced the order of zones, but we still don't have clear launch dates. That lack of transparency hurts everyone involved. Environmental justice communities have waited years for this reform and deserve accountable timelines. Businesses—whether scaling up or seeking subcontracting opportunities—need clarity to plan responsibly. This is a major operational shift, and the city must treat it with the urgency it deserves. The Department of Sanitation said getting it right takes time, adding in part: It took years of very careful contracting – and a competitive RFP process – to select the carters and do just that. In 18 of the City's 20 zones, there will be at least one awarded carter operating below the current Business Integrity Commission rate cap, and in the remaining two, the increase is in the single digits. This is amazing and is a testament to what can be done when the work is done right. You can email Elle with Queens story ideas by CLICKING HERE.
Forbes
09-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
‘Italy On Madison,' A Pop-Up Showcase Of Italian Style In New York
Vespa is an iconic Italian motor scooter manufactured by Piaggio, one of many symbols of Italian design and manufacturing getty The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is inviting the public to experience authentic Italian lifestyle and culture at its Madison Avenue townhouse in New York City. For the first time, the much-anticipated third edition of Italy on Madison will take place at the beautiful ITA headquarters. On Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15th, 2025, more than 90 Italian brands—spanning fashion, design, beauty and wellness, food, and wine—will offer visitors a unique, immersive experience akin to a trip to Italy. The ITA is housed in a historic five-story townhouse at 33 East 67th Street. Constructed at the turn of the 20th century, the neo-Georgian-style mansion was commissioned as a residence for Hugh D. Auchincloss, a prominent businessman and financier. The showcase will recreate the ambiance of an Italian home and the rhythms of Italian life with a collection of more than 100 pieces by over 40 iconic Italian brands and designers. Each room will focus on a different aspect of the Italian lifestyle. INTERNI, a leading interior design and architecture publication, curated the exhibition. 'With Italy on Madison, we are not just showcasing products,' says Erica Di Giovancarlo, Commissioner Director of the ITA in the U.S. in a press release announcing the event. 'We are inviting the public to experience the spirit of 'Made in Italy' in a deeply personal and sensory way.' Recognized globally, the 'Made in Italy' brand is synonymous with excellence in creativity, quality and craftsmanship. On the runway at Milan Fashion Week getty The series of masterclasses, demos and experiences led by experts will include: Face Yoga: Glow & Let Go! A wellness session blending facial yoga with premium Italian skincare brands Framed and Styled the Italian Way Live hairstyling and trends in Italian opticals Casa Italiana Talk A conversation on the future of Italian design, interiors and sustainable craftsmanship, and a talk on the relationship between design and history Fashion Photoshoot: Behind the Scenes A renowned fashion photographer and elite runway models will honor Italian fashion Stirred in Italy: An Immersive Risotto Experience Chef Riccardo Orfino will prepare this iconic dish with elegance and flair Wine & Spirits Activation: What Drink Are You? A playful tasting experience The complete Italy on Madison program can be found here: Events are free of charge, but registration is required and spots are limited. About the Italian Trade Agency Italy on Madison is hosted by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), the governmental agency that supports business development of companies abroad and promotes foreign investment.
Forbes
07-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Why Luxury Customers Are Heading To Madison Avenue For Jewelry
Madison Avenue on a sunny day, Manhattan, New York City, USA getty Synonymous for decades with advertising (remember Don Draper falling from a Madison high-rise in the Mad Men credits?), New York's Madison Avenue long left luxury to neighboring Fifth Avenue, which runs parallel through Manhattan. Luxury fashion flagships eventually began appearing in the 1980s, keen to capitalize on a well-heeled New York clientele. But with the Covid pandemic, came store closures and now jewelry brands are vying to Madison's fill vacant lots in an Uptown renaissance that is seeing heritage and independent jewelry brands alike flocking to the Upper East Side. One of the most recent to do so, is Marina B, which opened a flagship last month at 673, in the Maison Avenue Historic District. After years of selling successfully through retailers like Net-a-Porter and MyTheresa, the brand was keen to have a 'jewel box', a bricks-and-mortar retail space, which speaks to a broader trend for physical brand touchpoints also noted in cities like London. 'Like the Rue St Honore in Paris and Via Monte Napoleone in Milan, Madison Avenue has always been a destination for a sophisticated clientele. Both heritage houses and innovative boutiques are equally at home on this storied avenue: IYKYK,' says Marina B Creative Director and majority owner, Guy Bedarida, who described the opening as a 'homecoming of sorts. One of the first boutiques [the brand founder] Mrs Bulgari opened was at Madison and 68th Street.' A gold and diamond Trisola ring by Marina B, a luxury jewelry brand that has just opened on Madison ... More Avenue. Marina B He believes that the Madison boom can partly be put down to a migration uptown from Hudson yards and Nolita, 'which are more challenging destinations. The renaissance of the Upper East Side and Madison Avenue is holistic, and also extends to high-profile restaurant openings and exciting residential developments, plus the renovation of the Frick Collection and Sotheby's move to the Breuer Building. Many cultural forces in the city are consolidating in this exciting and elegant neighborhood.' The area now attracts shoppers who are 'international and local, sophisticated and adventurous; 'independent' decision-makers with a strong bias towards quality, craftsmanship and longevity,' according to Bedarida, a target which has been like catnip to jewelry and diamond brands over the past two years in particular. Jewelry from the Untamed Nature collection by Boucheron, a French heritage jewelry brand that ... More recently opened a store on Madison Avenue. Boucheron 'Madison Avenue isn't just any location –- it's a perfect match for our Maison,' says the Boucheron CEO Hélène Poulit-Duquesne. The Parisian heritage brand favors intimacy and exclusivity for its international clientele and spent a long time searching for the right location in which to bring a corner of Place Vendôme to New York City, before finally opening in September 2024. 'In the post-Covid era, Madison Avenue has regained strength as a destination for exclusive and quieter experiences, in contrast to the hectic golden mile on Fifth Avenue with its mass traffic." She believes that the location "allows Boucheron's creativity and heritage to truly shine, enabling us to fully express our family spirit in what feels like a Parisian home with New York's distinctive Art Deco character.' Despite having a flagship nearby on Fifth, fellow Paris heritage brand Van Cleef & Arpels also has a plush townhouse boutique on Madison and 62nd, and Fred Leighton, Buccellati and Pomellato have long had stores there. De Beers moved its New York flagship to Madison from Fifth in 2005, with CEO François Delage later telling WWD that 'Fifth Avenue became less and less a reflection of the brand… Madison is more in line with what we want to offer our customer and what our customer wants.' Less footfall perhaps, but from clients who are more likely to buy. Creative director and founder Beth Hutchens in FoundRae's Madison Avenue store, which opened in ... More 2024. FoundRae Independent luxury jewelry brand on Madison Avenue Amongst the bold heritage flagships, are also carefully crafted destinations for independent brands. Marlo Laz, Seaman Schepps and the sculptural Brazilian jewelry brand Sauer all now have Madison addresses. James Taffin de Givenchy also has his headquarters here, with a showroom decorated in his inimitable style, and a separate space for craftspeople. After a store near her home in Tribeca in 2018, FoundRae opened a second New York address on Madison in September 2024, with an interior inspired by Diana Vreeland's Park Avenue apartment a few blocks away. 'Before I ever set foot in the space, I had a feeling it would be FoundRae's newest home, because of its auspicious address: 777,' says the brand's founder and creative director, Beth Hutchens. 'Seven is my favorite number and has often appeared in my life as a sign that I'm on the right path.' The store is infused with all the symbolism of the brand itself, along with art and objects from Hutchens' personal collection displayed amongst her cult jewelry and collectibles. Uptown girl: a model wears jewelry by Marina B Max Catena At the other end of the design spectrum, Danish jeweler Sophie Bille Brahe's new space is the very essence of pared-back Scandinavian minimalism. White, bright and airy, the second-floor showroom was curated by the designer herself and includes meaningful items from her personal collection in her first store outside of her native Copenhagen. Speaking to Vogue Scandinavia after the opening in November 2024, she described it as a 'Scandinavian palazzo, where every detail is purposeful and thoughtfully considered,' in the image of her pearl and diamond brand. With Jessica McKormack — who saw big buzz at the start of the year after creating an engagement ring for Zendaya — and French diamond jeweler Messika opening on Madison soon, it looks like the dynamic is set to continue. As Francesca Simons, one of New York's most in-demand jewelry brand consultants puts it, 'Madison Avenue is having a moment — there's a renewed energy with a mix of heritage and modernity that feels exciting again. With brands like Marina B. leading the charge, it's quickly reestablishing itself as a go-to destination for fine jewelry.'
