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Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Thom Browne Opens Two New Boutiques In New York City, Side By Side
Inside Thom Browne's latest boutiques on Madison Avenue thom browne On July 16, Thom Browne opened the doors of his latest location on Madison Avenue in New York City, two stores, in fact. One is an accessories store, focusing on his noteworthy handbags, eyewear and shoes, while the other is a boutique devoted to his latest jaw-dropping ready-to-wear collections. The store is already getting a lot of buzz. The private opening party had VIP guests like Christine Baranski, Walton Goggins, Cristin Millioti, Louisa Jacobson and more posking alongside the designer who swooped them in and showed them around as guests sampled small cups of ice cream. Just look for a hedge shaped like a giant dachshund outside and you know you've found the right place. Both of Browne's new stores are on a clean, dapper corner of the Upper East Side, right off 72nd Street. The neighboring boutiques focus on accessories and attire. The accessories store features Browne's iconic animal-shaped bags, from the original Hector bag, which was first released in 2016, to collections of foxes, sheep, bears and even giraffe handbags in this accessories store. It is like walking into an art gallery, a grey stone one, that is. Thom Browne Celebrates The Opening of Madison Avenue and 72nd Street Stores Bre Johnson/ Everything is laid out on sparse shelves like contemporary art, as it should be. This includes footwear, eyewear and more. The stores are located at 898 Madison Ave. The brand is currently offered in over 300 leading department stores and specialty boutique doors across 40 countries and 118 retail stores. But these stores are special. This marks Browne's first accessories store. The walls are covered in a cool grey travertine in both stores (only the New York store and the Palm Beach store have it). The New York store has wooden blinds; the same Browne has in his own home. Inside the accessories store in NYC. thom browne The design of the stores was created by Studio Albanese, an Italian design firm, as the firm founder Flavio Albanese has a long-standing partnership with the brand designing their retail spaces across the world, which is inspired by retro office design from the 1950s. However, Browne has a strong creative hand in the store design, as well. The accessories shop is a dream for any Browne fan. There is a collection of new soft leather handbags, including a soft leather Mr. Tom luggage bag. They also have rare items, like their black tie-friendly Limousine Clutch with Swarovski crystals, which is from the brand's glitzy Fall 2021 collection. The store also features Browne's eyewear collection. Previously, they had a contract with eyewear brand Dita. Now, they have brought all of their eyewear production in-house and their eyewear is made in Japan. Their Wayfair-like styles are a classic chunky frame that brings us back to the 1950s. Outside Thom Browne on Madison Ave. thom browne Among the latest animal bags, the Browne accessories boutique sells a selection of black leather handbags in the shape of a hippo. a pig, a sheep and a giraffe. They also have full-sized bags of the hippo and the bear. Yes, they even have an alligator-shaped bag. Each animal keeps on becoming more and more unique. Browne's animal bags are works of art in themselves which have gone viral several times since first launching in various forms in 2020 as part of the Noah's Ark series, though the original Hector bag dates back to 2015. They're a conversation starter at any event, drawing public interest. The Hector is based on Browne's own dachshund dog, who is named Hector. Last year, the dog even got his own Vogue photo shoot. Thom Browne at Thom Browne Celebrates The Opening of Madison Avenue and 72nd Street Stores Bre Johnson/ The accessories store also features their Bermuda bag series, which has adjustable sleeves to change up the design. It's a versatile bag to keep restyling instead of buying an entire new bag. Now, Browne's animal bags can be custom ordered in up to 20 different leather colors. The new custom color program launched a few months ago and is rolling out globally. This year marks the 10-year anniversary of the original Hector bag, so 2025 will be all about Hector at Thom Browne. Stay tuned for their special items coming out this fall. Follow @thombrowne on Instagram. Walton Goggins at Thom Browne Celebrates The Opening of Madison Avenue and 72nd Street Stores Bre Johnson/
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Condé Nast Traveler
21-07-2025
- Condé Nast Traveler
The Cheapest Nicest Hotels in Venice
Venice hotels have long been associated with grand old palazzos-turned-luxury properties; from their opulent Gothic architecture and interiors swathed in Renaissance art to lavish suites featuring dazzling canal views. While the city inherently lends itself towards languorous stays at the grande dames, charming boutique stays at affordable (for one of Europe's most visited cities) prices are hidden in the labyrinth of cobblestone streets and small canals, offering the same immersive qualities that will make you feel stuck in time. Of all the affordable hotels in Venice, Italy, these are the nicest ones to know about, with prices starting from around $147 per night.
Forbes
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Inside Five Stylish Hotel Rooms Designed By Iconic Luxury Brands
The Roche Bobois-designed villa at Skyline Villas in Turks & Caicos Skyline Villas Couture and designer brands have a new showroom—the hotel guestroom—offering guests a chance to immerse themselves in artfully designed spaces furnished with unique pieces. Admirers of Paris-based Roche Bobois will love the new all-villa boutique resort Skyline Villas in Turks and Caicos which is entirely furnished with collectible pieces from the company. Anne Coppenrath, developer of Skyline Villas, explains why they opted to go all-in with one brand, 'We wanted guests to immerse themselves in this unique design and living concept and creating an unparalleled stay and integrating our favorite designer brand was part of that commitment. We love the brand and designed our own home with this furniture, which is simply fun.' If sleeping with a designer revs your engine, here are a few more destinations to add to your list: Roche Bobois dining room at Skyline Villas Skyline Villas Artsy, eclectic sophistication courtesy of Roche Bobois is showcased at Skyline Villas, the newest property in Turks and Caicos. The collection of six three and five-bedroom villas enjoys a premium cliffside perch with luxe amenities such as butler service and private chefs, and while the Caribbean vistas are compliments of mother nature Roche Bobois gets credit for the rest. Entire villas are furnished with pieces from the desinger's collection, and, says Anne Coppenrath, who selected the Paris-based brand because of its uniqueness, 'it consists of many different collections, as each designer brings his or her own ideas to the table. As a result, it never gets boring in the Roche Bobois world.' Main living spaces are furnished with Mah Jong pieces—designer-created multi-textured sofas that look like modern art installations. Pieces with carpets and accessories with exotic trippy splashes of color are courtesy of the Bombom collection, and the Bubble collection features distinctive, handmade curvaceous sofas and chairs. Even the turquoise outdoor furniture was selected to reflect the vivid blues of the Caribbean. The furniture is not exclusively made for the villas but comes from the latest Roche Bobois collections. Lobby at Lafayette Matt kisiday San Diego's iconic Lafayette Hotel features the unmistakable bold, maximalist textiles from House of Hackney, a British interiors brand known for their exotic prints, fabrics, wallpaper, home accessories, and clothing design; they are also a B Corp rated company. The hotel's complete overhaul—its first proper restoration since opening in 1946—brims with House of Hackney's vivid design aesthetic. Guestrooms and spaces are a riotous composition of animal print, florals, fringe, velvet and silk, yielding the sense of being ensconced in the vivid, textural energy that defines the brand. Leigh Salem, Partner at Brooklyn-based Post Company which oversaw the design of The Lafayette, explains the vision, 'House of Hackney fabrics reflect a quality of detail and intricacy in their patterns and products that deeply resonates with us. The Lafayette has always been an expression of layering, reinvention of historical references, all in ode to the grand hotel.' An icon deserves intricacy, impact and feeling. The last space to be unveiled Le Horse, soon the be the newest restaurant in the hotel, will feature the brand as well, slated to open in 2025. Forest bathing with an urban twist sits deep in the splendor of 60-acre birch forest in Kennebunkport Maine at the award-winning luxury resort Hidden Pond. Here, 20 one-bedroom bungalows are clad in fashion designer Todd Snyder's signature motifs of military camouflage, menswear plaids, and his exclusive red-and-black Heritage Plaid (designed in collaboration with L.L. Bean). Elements are woven into each cottage's design, making appearances on the oversize wingback chairs, custom Stephen Kenn benches crafted from repurposed Army tents and plaid window treatments that frame the forest views. Each 650 square-foot bungalow features floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, an outdoor rain shower, screened-in porch with a cozy daybed, marble bathroom, and ample windows to best enjoy the surrounding forested landscape. Snyder also created a custom Spotify playlist featuring his personal favorites, as well as a dark and stormy cocktail kit - Snyder's favorite libation. Guests can accessorize their stay with exclusive co-branded merchandise in the room, including rock glasses, leather jewelry trays, and small charcuterie boards. 'As one of the premier luxury resorts in Kennebunkport, we seek to create unrivaled and unexpected experiences for all types of travelers,' says Emily Nelson, General Manager of Kennebunkport Resort Collection. SLS Baha Mar x Restoration Hardware Restoration Hardware brings their chic, stylish look to the interiors of the newly renovated SLS Baha Mar. Located along a quiet, sandy stretch of Nassau's Cable Beach, the property just put the finishing touches on a complete renovation of 299 guest rooms, suites, and residences—all entirely furnished by Restoration Hardware. Graeme Davis, President of Baha Mar loves the brand's 'bold designs, refined furnishings and effortlessly chic aesthetic,' noting that it's a perfect complement to SLS Baha Mar's vision of merging unparalleled luxury with a touch of playful whimsy. The bespoke furnishings were custom made by Restoration Hardware specifically for the resort and cannot be purchased elsewhere. Consider the sinuous lines of Restoration Hardware's popular Sylvain sofa—which for the hotel was reimagined as a sleeper with plush pull-out beds. The hotel's signature bed is the sleek sculpturally minimalist Copenhagen bed by Restoration Hardware, but this one has a slightly modified base for enhanced functionality. Underfoot, guests can enjoy sensuous custom rugs from the RH Raku collection. When you aren't reclining on your curvilinear sofa sleeper, pop into the state-of the-art fitness center for a workout and an IV recovery drip or dip into one of the property's three pools. Ralph Lauren x Round Hill Jamaica Imbued with history and tradition dating back to 1953, this iconic Jamaican resort in Montego Bay has long been home to celebrities, artists, royals and politicians (Think JFK, Bob Hope, Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr) so it makes sense that the icon of relaxed sophistication himself, Ralph Lauren, designed the resorts 36 oceanfront rooms. Lauren, who is also a proud villa owner at Round Hill, has been instrumental in shaping the hotel's design, infusing it with his elegant but preppy style. The ocean view rooms feature his influence most of all with bamboo four poster beds clad in bleach white linens contrasted with pops of navy and pink color. The textiles in these rooms are all from Lauren's Home Collection, a collection that was inspired by his experience in Jamaica. Most recently, the hotel renovated the aptly named Ralph Lauren Cocktail Bar—a space devoted to his timeless style with bench seating clad in striped Lauren fabrics and a grand wall of black and white photographs of the famous names who have frequented the resort over the years.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Inside Thom Browne's Upper East Side Store Opening Party
Leave it to Hector to draw a crowd. Thom Browne's dachshund was rendered in a bright green topiary stationed on 72nd Street, drawing the curiosity of casual passersby. The troupe of people dressed in coordinating seersucker was another clear sign that something was afoot on the Upper East Side block on Wednesday: the opening of two new Thom Browne boutiques, including a store dedicated to accessories, on Madison Avenue. More from WWD Tyriq Withers Celebrates 27th Birthday With Premiere of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' EXCLUSIVE: Thom Browne Opens Two Stores on Upper East Side of Manhattan Fashion Designer B Michael Honored at Smithsonian for Donating Couture Items Worn by Cicely Tyson Hector himself had dropped by briefly earlier in the day (he's not big on crowds), but the late afternoon cocktail party had plenty of other VIPs in attendance. Guests included recent Emmy nominees Walton Goggins and Tramell Tillman, who both attended the Met Gala with Thom Browne in May, and Cristin Milioti; Christine Baranski and her 'The Gilded Age' costar Louisa Jacobson; 'Materialists' director Celine Song, and Jack Innanen. 'I love everyone's red accents,' said Ella Emhoff, a red handbag slung on her arm, as she took stock of the sartorial theme throughout the room. Everyone, naturally, was dressed in their Thom Browne best, including the man himself. ' It's nice to finally be in the neighborhood,' said Browne, holding court throughout the evening. 'It's an idea I've had for a long time. I live around here, so it's just nice to get this store together.' Coups of Champagne and trays of ice cream — served in Thom Browne-branded cups — were eagerly accepted as guests made their way around the intimate boutique. Goggins, dressed in a blue and white seersucker suit, paused to browse a rack of clothing upon arrival. The 'The White Lotus' star had an icy glass of lemonade in hand. ' I'm not used to carrying a bag,' said Tillman, navigating the top handle accessory that accompanied his Thom Browne pleated skirt and cashmere mesh basketball jersey, layered over a white button-down, as he posed for photos. The actor is firmly Team Thom after attending his first Met Gala with the designer in May. ' It's very clean, very simple but also elegant — it has a statement, which I truly appreciate,' said Tillman of the designer's approach. On Tuesday, the 'Severance' actor received his first Emmy nomination, for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series. ' It's a dream come true and 100 percent honor to be amongst all the nominees,' said Tillman. 'And 27 nominations for 'Severance' — it's absolutely incredible.' ' It's been very lovely 24 hours,' said Milioti, who also received her first Emmy nomination this week, for her lead role in 'The Penguin.' 'I'm blown away by the amount of nominations we got. And then also 'Black Mirror' got a bunch of nominations — it's been really great.' The rest of the summer holds 'a little bit of work, a little bit of play' for the actress, and then it's back to Los Angeles for the lead-up to the Emmy Awards in September. The actress, dressed in a long tailored gray dress, had a front-row seat at Browne's runway show in New York earlier this year. ' It was like witnessing art — walking, breathing art,' she said. 'You feel so fabulous in his clothing. It's so structured and timeless and classic, while being its own creature.' Launch Gallery: Christine Baranski, Walton Goggins, and More at the Thom Browne Madison Ave Opening Party Best of WWD A Look Back at SAG Awards Best Dressed Red Carpet Stars SAG Awards Wildest Looks of All Time on the Red Carpet, Photos From the Archive: A Look Back at Marc Jacobs Annual Holiday Party [PHOTOS] Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-07-2025
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Inside Thom Browne's Upper East Side Store Opening Party
Leave it to Hector to draw a crowd. Thom Browne's dachshund was rendered in a bright green topiary stationed on 72nd Street, drawing the curiosity of casual passersby. The troupe of people dressed in coordinating seersucker was another clear sign that something was afoot on the Upper East Side block on Wednesday: the opening of two new Thom Browne boutiques, including a store dedicated to accessories, on Madison Avenue. More from WWD Tyriq Withers Celebrates 27th Birthday With Premiere of 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' EXCLUSIVE: Thom Browne Opens Two Stores on Upper East Side of Manhattan Fashion Designer B Michael Honored at Smithsonian for Donating Couture Items Worn by Cicely Tyson Hector himself had dropped by briefly earlier in the day (he's not big on crowds), but the late afternoon cocktail party had plenty of other VIPs in attendance. Guests included recent Emmy nominees Walton Goggins and Tramell Tillman, who both attended the Met Gala with Thom Browne in May, and Cristin Milioti; Christine Baranski and her 'The Gilded Age' costar Louisa Jacobson; 'Materialists' director Celine Song, and Jack Innanen. 'I love everyone's red accents,' said Ella Emhoff, a red handbag slung on her arm, as she took stock of the sartorial theme throughout the room. Everyone, naturally, was dressed in their Thom Browne best, including the man himself. ' It's nice to finally be in the neighborhood,' said Browne, holding court throughout the evening. 'It's an idea I've had for a long time. I live around here, so it's just nice to get this store together.' Coups of Champagne and trays of ice cream — served in Thom Browne-branded cups — were eagerly accepted as guests made their way around the intimate boutique. Goggins, dressed in a blue and white seersucker suit, paused to browse a rack of clothing upon arrival. The 'The White Lotus' star had an icy glass of lemonade in hand. ' I'm not used to carrying a bag,' said Tillman, navigating the top handle accessory that accompanied his Thom Browne pleated skirt and cashmere mesh basketball jersey, layered over a white button-down, as he posed for photos. The actor is firmly Team Thom after attending his first Met Gala with the designer in May. ' It's very clean, very simple but also elegant — it has a statement, which I truly appreciate,' said Tillman of the designer's approach. On Tuesday, the 'Severance' actor received his first Emmy nomination, for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series. ' It's a dream come true and 100 percent honor to be amongst all the nominees,' said Tillman. 'And 27 nominations for 'Severance' — it's absolutely incredible.' ' It's been very lovely 24 hours,' said Milioti, who also received her first Emmy nomination this week, for her lead role in 'The Penguin.' 'I'm blown away by the amount of nominations we got. And then also 'Black Mirror' got a bunch of nominations — it's been really great.' The rest of the summer holds 'a little bit of work, a little bit of play' for the actress, and then it's back to Los Angeles for the lead-up to the Emmy Awards in September. The actress, dressed in a long tailored gray dress, had a front-row seat at Browne's runway show in New York earlier this year. ' It was like witnessing art — walking, breathing art,' she said. 'You feel so fabulous in his clothing. It's so structured and timeless and classic, while being its own creature.' Launch Gallery: Christine Baranski, Walton Goggins, and More at the Thom Browne Madison Ave Opening Party Best of WWD A Look Back at SAG Awards Best Dressed Red Carpet Stars SAG Awards Wildest Looks of All Time on the Red Carpet, Photos From the Archive: A Look Back at Marc Jacobs Annual Holiday Party [PHOTOS]
