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New York-based fashion designer Alexander Wang has teamed up with Samsung for his latest bag creation: a drawstring gym tote made from lambskin. Named “Wallie,” the haute handbag features a drawstring closure, reinforced leather corners and a black and gray abstract print. To create the design, Wang asked friends, stylists and photographers to use the […]

Tim Gunn is a co-host and mentor for the fashion-design reality show, Project Runway, currently in its twelfth season on Lifetime. When he’s not helping contestants solve fashion dilemmas, he works as the Fashion Dean at Fifth & Pacific Companies Inc. (formerly Liz Claiborne), where he is responsible for attracting, retaining and developing the creative […]

[highlight_text] “He was like, your life is so interesting with the celebrities, supermodels, photographers, stylists and music. How could you not document this?” [/highlight_text] It’s Saturday night in New York City and Scott Lipps, the CEO and founder of One Management, is at home relaxing. “Saturday is a weird night in New York because I feel […]

When Ariana Rockefeller’s Spring/Summer 2014 collection hits the runway, some of the prints may look familiar to those in the art world. “I am inspired by my family’s artwork as always,” the 31-year-old fashion designer tells Haute Living. And who can blame her? When you’re the great-granddaughter of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller—the driving force behind the […]

“I’m sick of fashion,” Tommy Hilfiger says jokingly. “I’ve been doing it for too long.” It’s a sunny day in late July and the 62-year-old designer is padding around his temporary home in Greenwich, CT, barefoot, waiting for his wife, Dee, to finish getting ready. “My real passion is flipping houses,” he adds with a […]

Jessie Muller has just been cast as the title role in a new Broadway play about the life of celebrated singer/songwriter Carole King. Written by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Douglas McGrath, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical will begin previews Nov. 21 at the Steven Sondheim Theatre. The play, which has been in the works for two […]

When Mayor Michael Bloomberg leaves political office in January, he’ll have plenty of time for rest and relaxation—in his brand new bespoke bathtub! The 71-year-old Mayor reportedly shelled out $13,300 for a copper bathtub made by hand in France. “He requested a nickel finish, to give a slightly glossier effect,” Etienne Dulin, owner of the […]

For more than seven years, StreetEasy has helped New York City residents find a place to live. And real estate giant Zillow took notice. Yesterday, it purchased StreetEasy for a cool $50 million in cash. “StreetEasy is an excellent strategic fit with Zillow, as we share a common goal: To help consumers become smarter about […]