Blog

Hermès says considering new name for iconic Birkin handbag

Hermes Birkin handbag; image courtesy of Portero French leather goods house Hermès is speaking with actress Jane Birkin about potentially renaming its handbag bearing her surname. Last month, following the release of a PETA video claiming to show one of Hermès’ crocodile suppliers mistreating animals, Ms. Birkin put out a statement saying she wanted her name to be removed from the style, not wanting to be associated with practices she

Aston Martin blends style and service in strategic yacht brokerage partnership

Aston Martin British automaker Aston Martin is entering a multi-year partnership with yacht brokerage firm Northrop & Johnson to deliver bespoke services to consumers at shows and cultural events worldwide. The pair will collaborate on events such as the Monaco Yacht Show, the Fort Lauderdale International Yacht Show and Art Basel Miami, as well as automotive industry happenings including Pebble Beach and the Goodwood Festival of Speed. For both of

Stuart Weitzman shows VMA viewers its dance moves in first TV commercial

Gisele Bündchen on set of “Make That Move” U.S. footwear and accessories label Stuart Weitzman is highlighting its connection to pop music with its first television commercial set to air Aug. 30 during MTV’s Video Music Awards. The 30-second spot features frequent brand face Gisele Bündchen performing the Electric Slide accompanied by a specially created track and a troop of male dancers. With a history of dressing the feet of

Bloomingdale’s bikes to benefit amfAR in nationwide charity event

Image courtesy of Bloomingdale’s Department store chain Bloomingdale’s is pedaling toward a cure for AIDS with an in-store event and partnership with amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research. From Aug. 27-30, consumers can go to their nearest Bloomingdale’s location to participate in a virtual bicycle race, a metaphor for the medical race to end the epidemic through research funding. Bloomingdale’s has pledged $75,000 toward the cause, but getting consumers actively

Brooklyn's 50 Best Restaurants

There was a time when dining in New York City was synonymous with dining in Manhattan, but all that feels like ancient history now. In the past decade, Brooklyn has become the city’s culinary incubator, the borough where innovative chefs create food trends that go on to take over the rest of the city, the country, and even the world. Thanks to the diverse population, there’s a dizzying array of