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These days, anyone who opens a brick-and-mortar store likely hears the same question over and over: “Doesn’t everyone just shop online now?” That’s fair, but the thing about Debi Greenberg (the former owner of Louis Boston) and Denise Williamson’s new Tribeca shop, 180, is that it isn’t just a store.
Walk in the airy, whitewashed space and you’ll find Chimala jeans on one rack, Anaak’s hand-embroidered linen dresses on another, and Visvim’s new women’s collection hanging nearby. There are vintage cases filled with delicate Kataoka jewelry and tables covered in Eyevan 7285 sunglasses.
And there’s also a beauty section with products by Apotheke and Surface; a selection of vintage cookware and drinking glasses; a Greenfingers pop-up of leafy plants, mini cacti, and succulents; and a rotating schedule of events and classes.
“I thought New York was kind of lacking a diversified place to go,” Williamson tells Vogue. “Big department stores can offer a lot of different products, but there wasn’t really a small, independent place doing that.”
At the calm, serene 180(named for its address, 180 Duane Street), you can feasibly buy a new outfit, kit out your living room with decor and greenery, and refresh your beauty routine—then take it all home on a candy-color Tokyobike. “I think people do want a nice experience. In a world where things are moving so fast all the time and things are changing so much, it’s really great to have a place where you can explore and learn,” she adds.
As the founder of Williamson PR—the office is in the same building as 180—she represents several of the brands in stock, including Visvim and the label Nanamica. But she’s also committed to discovering and supporting new talent, whether it’s a young New York designer or a ceramic artist from Japan, and the offering will constantly evolve and change. “We wanted to create a space where we could promote new designers and give them the opportunity to use it as a pop-up, or an event space, or just a way to test the market for new ideas,” she explains. “Here, they can try something out for a month, and we have the trained salespeople who can communicate their story. That’s something I learned from Debi—customer service and product knowledge are so important.”
For many of these smaller designers, 180 is their only U.S. retailer, but even the established brands might not be able to afford the cost of opening their own stores in Manhattan, where rents are through the roof. Of course, for Tribeca residents, it’s a luxury to have so many brands at one address, and indigo-dyeing lessons, to boot. It’s safe to say they’re going to spend a lot less time commuting to Soho.
It’s the Broadway equivalent of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sardi’s, the legendary theater-district hangout where caricatures of stage legends line the walls, honored Groundhog Day’s Andy Karl Wednesday with his very own portrait. “I love the resemblance,” the 2017 Tony nominee mused of his drawing by Richard Baratz. “He’s much more handsome than I am, actually.” Karl’s modesty was made up for by the enthusiastic group of family, friends, and colleagues who came out to mark the moment and the man of the hour. The cast of Groundhog Day, which had just wrapped the matinee, were joined by Karl’s former stagemates, including Richard H. Blake from Legally Blonde, The Wedding Singer, and Saturday Night Fever, and Terence Archie and Kevin Del Aguila from Rocky. Karl’s real-life leading-lady, wife Orfeh, and his Groundhog Day equivalent, Barrett Doss, were also on hand. “Andy’s one of the most giving and game actors I’ve ever worked with,” Doss said. “It’s a great honor to work with someone who has as much fun doing what he does—and it makes it more fun for us.” Doss recalled that when she was photographed in the April issue of Vogue (she was also featured in June), he displayed a similar sense of candor. “He was the same way when he did his Vogue shoot,” she said. “But I know he keeps the magazine in his dressing room!” In a fitting twist, both Karl and his caricature were dressed in smart gray suits, and the actor took the same considered approach to his autograph, scrawling the words champions adjust next to his signature on the portrait. The not-so-hidden meaning behind the phrase was a nod to the serious leg injury Karl sustained during previews. “That was the big statement that we all had in our heads to help us get through it,” Karl said. “Be a champion of Broadway; adjust, get up there, and just make it happen.” That show-must-go-on mentality extends beyond the actor’s most recent turn on the Great White Way and into the legacy that is the Sardi’s wall. “This is a throwback to when I first came up here 20 years ago to try to be an actor in New York, and I looked at these pictures and thought, ‘There’s the goal, there’s the mission, and you’re going to be part of this legacy’ . . . This is it.”
Rihanna can head to Cannes in couture and pull off avant-garde Commes des Garçons, but her love of dramatic fashion is only one side of her persona. This bad gal looks just as good when she opts for simplicity. For her trip to Revolve and Madeworn’s Los Angeles bash last night, she proved this point slipping into a warm weather staple. Wearing an oversized Juun J menswear shirt cinched in with a clear Maison Margiela PVC belt, Rihnanna borrowed from the boys to provide a fresh take on the shirtdress. Elegant, uncomplicated, and best of all just right for the California heat, the outfit was a win. Unbuttoned to reveal a silver link necklaces, and a hint of her tattoos the shirt looked far sexier on Rihanna than it seemed on the runway. The right belt can transform an ensemble, but Rihanna’s choice of a transparent option added a modern touch. Unique without drawing attention away from the shirt itself, the Margiela piece complemented the oversized pockets and voluminous sleeves, making the combination feel seamless. With her slick waves and neon manicure adding to the summery feel, Rihanna seemed ready for everything the night had in store.
During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly threatened that he would exit the landmark 2015 Paris climate accord, an international treaty signed by 195 countries pledging to fight climate change, were he to win the election. Unfortunately for all of us living on this increasingly warm planet, it seems, in this case, he’s decided to stick to his word. On Thursday, the White House confirmed that Trump had decided to pull out of the Paris climate deal. Minutes before Trump made the announcement, as a Marine jazz band played in the White House rose garden, a White House memo was sent out explaining his decision. “The Paris Accord is a BAD deal for Americans, and the President’s action today is keeping his campaign promise to put American workers first," it read. The withdrawal comes only days after the president met with global leaders at the G7 summit in Sicily, where he notably refused to sign a pledge promising to significantly reduce carbon emissions, made vague threats toward America’s NATO allies, and provoked German chancellor Angela Merkel to remark over the weekend that “the era in which we could rely completely on others is gone, at least partially.” Aside from facing international pressure to stay in the accord, Trump also dealt with strong opposition back in the United States, and reportedly even from within his White House. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, economic adviser Gary Cohn, and daughter Ivanka Trump were all reportedly lobbying Trump to stay within the Paris deal. Additionally, hundreds of corporations, including Starbucks, eBay, Tesla, and Monsanto signed an open letter since November affirming their commitment to fighting climate change and urging the president to honor the accord. “We want the U.S. economy to be energy efficient and powered by low-carbon energy,” the letter read. “Failure to build a low-carbon economy puts American prosperity at risk.” Earlier this month, Exxon Mobil’s CEO argued that the United States should “maintain a seat at the negotiating table” in the fight for climate change, and that remaining in the Paris climate agreement would “achieve economic growth and poverty reduction at the lowest cost to society.” When asked during Tuesday’s press conference where Trump stood on the Paris accord, press secretary Sean Spicer said that the president was still weighing his options. “He wants a fair deal for the American people,” Spicer said. But the White House seems to be conveniently forgetting that the majority of the American people, 69 percent to be exact, actually want the United States to stay in the Paris agreement. In fact, only 28 percent of Trump’s base believes the U.S. should drop out of the accord. In the end, even those concerned with job creation and “making America great again” still want to be able to breathe in fresh air. So what happens now that the United States, the world’s second top carbon polluter after China, exits the agreement? Scientists and economists fear the U.S.’s decision could potentially trigger a domino effect of other countries abandoning the deal, leading to a global increase in carbon emissions and a dangerous rise of global temperatures at a much faster rate. According to Michael Oppenheimer, a professor of geosciences and international affairs at Princeton University, the aftermath of pulling out of the accord could be catastrophic for the planet. “Four years of the Trump administration may have only modest consequences, but eight years of bad policy would probably wreck the world’s chances of keeping warming below the international target of 2 degrees Celsius,” he explained. “The odds of our avoiding the climate danger zone would fade to zero.” Now how is that a fair deal for the American people?
Sisters are having a major moment in fashion right now. (See: Balmain Fall 2015 campaign.) Joining the ranks of stylish sibling pairs like Kendall and Kylie, Poppy and Cara, Beyoncé and Solange, are Gigi and Bella Hadid—the next It sisters on everyone's radar. And while Gigi Hadid may already have an impressive résumé as a model, both on runways and in magazines, little sis Bella is following fast and close—as evidenced by her latest gig.
Jessica Alba is speaking out in the wake of a new $5 million lawsuit filed against her business, the Honest Company. Entertainment Tonight reports Jonathan D. Rubin filed the lawsuit in the District Court of Northern California in San Francisco, alleging Alba's company makes false claims about its natural products. The suit states the company promotes products "deceptively and misleadingly," and that products contain "unnatural" and synthetic" ingredients. The suit names specific products, including Honest Diapers, Honest Hand Soap, Honest Dish Soap and Honest Multi-Surface Cleaner On Friday, Jessica released a statement in which she adamantly defends the company and its products. "The allegations against us are baseless and without merit," she stated. "We are steadfast in our commitment to transparency and openness.I know my children, Honor and Haven, are growing up in a safer home because of our products." The Honor Company is valued at more than $1 billion. In August, the company faced public backlash on social media, as numerous consumers voiced complaints about the company's sunscreen and its failure to adequately protect them. Jessica responded in a company blog post, telling the public: "We've gone through extensive third-party testing in accordance with government regulations and our Sunscreen Lotion passed all SPF 30 testing requirements. It also received the best score possible from the Environmental Working Group (EWG)."
In the business of blogging, it's a numbers game. Growing your social media followers should be a top priority, as it often translates directly to more opportunities as a blogger. There are a few ways to grow on each channel and network, so the tips are a little different for each separate platform. Below, I broke up the go-to tricks that most bloggers use to boost their counts on Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat.
We may have a way to go until we achieve actual equality in the workplace, but the number of women leaders is growing—and The Limited wants to celebrate that. For their fall campaign "The New Look of Leadership," the company features more than 60 women who are forces in their industries, from motivational speaker, life coach, and author Gabrielle Bernstein to Tiffany Dufu, Levo League's chief leadership officer. The faces are a diverse, beautiful, and powerful reminder that absolutely anyone can be a trailblazer.
Really, truly, there is nothing more shiver-in-your-flippers scary than that moment when you emerge from a peaceful dip in the ocean to walk back up the beach to your towel. Things have shifted. Things are sheer, bunched, and clingy. And body parts are moving. As soon as I make the decision to get out of the water, I'm filled with dread because, while I picture myself looking effortlessly sexy whilst making that slow walk up that runway of a stretch of sand, I know it's just not the case. At all.
Disney and Warner Bros. will go head-to-head, both gearing up to release movie adaptations of The Jungle Book. Disney’s movie will star Lupita Nyong’o and Scarlett Johansson, while Warner Bros. has announced Cate Blanchett and Christian Bale as part of its lineup