NYC Interviews
In late 2007, five young professionals, long connected by both friendship and family, decided to pool and tap into their own altruistic nature while encouraging others to do so. Their forum - the party. Calling themselves ‘fun-raisers’ their track record bears evidence. Each party, named symbolically to represent the initiative, donates 100% of ticket sales to a chosen non-profit organization. The first party, L’Altruist Noir, gave them their name and was arranged to benefit Sudanese High School students. Then Amal, meaning ‘hope’ in Arabic, raised money for Alliance Investment Fund to help orphans and children of sex workers in Ethiopia. More »
[Photos by Seana Cavanagh]
We sat down with handbag designer Paige Gamble in the middle of a whirlwind of a busy season. With Whitney Port trotting out her Paige Gamble clutch with her Luca Luca gown at the 2009 CDFAs, trunk shows at Bergdorfs and Bendels, and the opening of a summer shop in the Hamptons, this designer has never been more in demand. In 2005, Gamble left her career in finance in New York City to create her own exotic leather handbag label. Her eponymous collection of one-of-a-kind clutches, totes and headpieces is most recognized now for her partnering of precious leathers such as alligator, stingray, anaconda, lizard, and crocodile with exotic gemstones and minerals from around the world… More »
Alan Philips and Josh Shames. Take two childhood friends, give them a few minutes (weeks or months), and they’ll give you the marketing plan to make trendy restaurants, hotels, and casinos scorching hot. But that’s just the beginning. Alan Philips and Josh Shames, the masterminds and founders of The SKY Group, a hospitality firm specializing in strategic marketing for the nightlife scene among other things, are branching out into social networking for event planning with the launch of Deluxe Experiences. And while some trends and hot spots come and go with a swig of champagne, the venture is new ground for the pair who’ve managed to keep their business running and in demand for eight years. We’ve got the exclusive interview with this dynamic duo on their past, working their to the top of the list, and their plan to revolutionize the nightlife scene. More »
Via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Designer and “hipster icon” Steven Alan just opened an East Hampton pop up store for the summer and, after meeting him last Sunday, team GofG Hampton couldn’t wait to get their hands on an interview with him. They found out that Steven is as laid-back and cool as his clothing. MORE >>>
From hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Matt Levine is gearing up for a busy summer. While The Eldridge and the Hotel on Rivington are still kicking it in NYC, his latest venture, The Georgica, is getting ready to open its’ doors in the Hamptons this Friday. We had the chance to ask him a few questions about the new “eastbound getaway” which will host its’ grand opening over Memorial Day weekend. Levine talks thinking outside the box, the essence of Georgica, and The Chrystie, of course. More >>>
Forget everything you thought you knew about indi-folk music. Don’t know anything to forget? Then you don’t know Rebecca Schiffman, the talented up and coming singer songwriter who recently released her new album, To Be Good for a Day, which received Vice magazine’s “Album of the Month”. Rebecca, who also works as a painter and designer, sat down with me to discuss her life, her music, her music video, and her plans for the future… More »
You may have seen her making the crowd go wild at the newest brunch party in NYC at the Hudson Terrace on Sundays, heard her smooth beats on several Fridays at Greenhouse, or attended a fabulous private event with just the right music to create the atmosphere… and if you have not seen her yet, you probably will soon! A fusion of natural beauty, witty sense of humor and overflow of creativity define the passionate Natasha Nova, who has been able to capture her innovations through the years best through music- mixing beats at some of the world’s most coveted venues. More »
I had previously met Anna Coroneo, the dark-glossy haired Australian beauty through a mutual friend. But, it was on a rainy day during Fashion Week, where I had the chance to collect a few insights about this multi-dimensional up-and-coming designer and artist. Anna Coroneo currently calls the magical New York City her home. But her upbringings take her back to the shores of Australia where she grew up in Sydney, and first acquired a taste for design while closely observing her stellar designer grandmother. The former Harper’s Bazaar and Henri Bendel intern, is one among the many faces entering the golden gates of fashion… More »
Spinning at some of the hottest spots around the globe, DJ Berrie has already been hailed as “the sound of Tenjune” by nightlife guru Eugene Remm, and dubbed “one of America’s premier party-rockers” by Vanity Fair, all at the tender age of 22. He honed his skills early on by spinning at high school parties, and later on by listening to recorded sets from DJ AM and Jazzy Jeff. Although his father amassed a fortune from marketing the 80s Troll doll, DJ Berrie has become a success in his own right. His sound, best described as a mix between house, hip-hop, soul, rock and funk, blares at many exclusive events for high-end clients like Veuve Clicquot and GQ where you’ll find him amping up the crowd from his turntables sans headphones. In a recent interview with us, DJ Berrie grants us a closer peek at what he’s been up to… More »
Keith Lissner has been a little well kept secret among many of NYC’s top socialites and celebrities. However, not even his incredibly humble nature can hide the gorgeous dresses he is responsible for from leaping into the limelight. Though the mega press outlets and television shows (he is going to star in Bravo’s latest designer show in May) are just catching on, Keith has been making me feel like a million bucks for many months. And, with the launch of his Keith by Keith Lissner line TODAY on his site (yes, now anyone can buy his recession-proof dresses from anywhere in the world!), I figured it was just about time to sit down with my friend and get an official interview, you know, so I can tell Oprah “See I knew him when…” More »
In late 2007, five young professionals, long connected by both friendship and family, decided to pool and tap into their own altruistic nature while encouraging others to do so. Their forum - the party. Calling themselves ‘fun-raisers’ their track record bears evidence. Each party, named symbolically to represent the initiative, donates 100% of ticket sales to a chosen non-profit organization. The first party, L’Altruist Noir, gave them their name and was arranged to benefit Sudanese High School students. Then Amal, meaning ‘hope’ in Arabic, raised money for Alliance Investment Fund to help orphans and children of sex workers in Ethiopia. More »
[Photos by Seana Cavanagh]
Alan Philips and Josh Shames. Take two childhood friends, give them a few minutes (weeks or months), and they’ll give you the marketing plan to make trendy restaurants, hotels, and casinos scorching hot. But that’s just the beginning. Alan Philips and Josh Shames, the masterminds and founders of The SKY Group, a hospitality firm specializing in strategic marketing for the nightlife scene among other things, are branching out into social networking for event planning with the launch of Deluxe Experiences. And while some trends and hot spots come and go with a swig of champagne, the venture is new ground for the pair who’ve managed to keep their business running and in demand for eight years. We’ve got the exclusive interview with this dynamic duo on their past, working their to the top of the list, and their plan to revolutionize the nightlife scene. More »
Via hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Designer and “hipster icon” Steven Alan just opened an East Hampton pop up store for the summer and, after meeting him last Sunday, team GofG Hampton couldn’t wait to get their hands on an interview with him. They found out that Steven is as laid-back and cool as his clothing. MORE >>>
From hamptons.guestofaguest.com: Matt Levine is gearing up for a busy summer. While The Eldridge and the Hotel on Rivington are still kicking it in NYC, his latest venture, The Georgica, is getting ready to open its’ doors in the Hamptons this Friday. We had the chance to ask him a few questions about the new “eastbound getaway” which will host its’ grand opening over Memorial Day weekend. Levine talks thinking outside the box, the essence of Georgica, and The Chrystie, of course. More >>>
Forget everything you thought you knew about indi-folk music. Don’t know anything to forget? Then you don’t know Rebecca Schiffman, the talented up and coming singer songwriter who recently released her new album, To Be Good for a Day, which received Vice magazine’s “Album of the Month”. Rebecca, who also works as a painter and designer, sat down with me to discuss her life, her music, her music video, and her plans for the future… More »
You may have seen her making the crowd go wild at the newest brunch party in NYC at the Hudson Terrace on Sundays, heard her smooth beats on several Fridays at Greenhouse, or attended a fabulous private event with just the right music to create the atmosphere… and if you have not seen her yet, you probably will soon! A fusion of natural beauty, witty sense of humor and overflow of creativity define the passionate Natasha Nova, who has been able to capture her innovations through the years best through music- mixing beats at some of the world’s most coveted venues. More »
I had previously met Anna Coroneo, the dark-glossy haired Australian beauty through a mutual friend. But, it was on a rainy day during Fashion Week, where I had the chance to collect a few insights about this multi-dimensional up-and-coming designer and artist. Anna Coroneo currently calls the magical New York City her home. But her upbringings take her back to the shores of Australia where she grew up in Sydney, and first acquired a taste for design while closely observing her stellar designer grandmother. The former Harper’s Bazaar and Henri Bendel intern, is one among the many faces entering the golden gates of fashion… More »
Spinning at some of the hottest spots around the globe, DJ Berrie has already been hailed as “the sound of Tenjune” by nightlife guru Eugene Remm, and dubbed “one of America’s premier party-rockers” by Vanity Fair, all at the tender age of 22. He honed his skills early on by spinning at high school parties, and later on by listening to recorded sets from DJ AM and Jazzy Jeff. Although his father amassed a fortune from marketing the 80s Troll doll, DJ Berrie has become a success in his own right. His sound, best described as a mix between house, hip-hop, soul, rock and funk, blares at many exclusive events for high-end clients like Veuve Clicquot and GQ where you’ll find him amping up the crowd from his turntables sans headphones. In a recent interview with us, DJ Berrie grants us a closer peek at what he’s been up to… More »
Keith Lissner has been a little well kept secret among many of NYC’s top socialites and celebrities. However, not even his incredibly humble nature can hide the gorgeous dresses he is responsible for from leaping into the limelight. Though the mega press outlets and television shows (he is going to star in Bravo’s latest designer show in May) are just catching on, Keith has been making me feel like a million bucks for many months. And, with the launch of his Keith by Keith Lissner line TODAY on his site (yes, now anyone can buy his recession-proof dresses from anywhere in the world!), I figured it was just about time to sit down with my friend and get an official interview, you know, so I can tell Oprah “See I knew him when…” More »
