The Daily Front Row

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN…

We’re back, baby. Menswear and Couture Fashion Weeks have wrapped in Paris—what a wild ride that was!—and now all eyes are on the city that never sleeps. • NYFW returns starting February 10, and we’re ready to feast our eyes on what’s coming our way. • Thom Browne and Rodarte are back on the schedule, and notable newcomers include Heron Preston, Koltson, Cucculelli Shaheen, Ayama Studio, Kallmeyer, Kate Barton, Nayon, and Zimo. Now, let’s get down to business!

VALENTINE’S DAY VIXENS! SAYING BYE TO AN OG SUPER

Tatjana Patitz, 1966–2023

The German model—one of the five supermodels featured in George Michael’s iconic “Freedom!” video—was celebrated and remembered online by her pals Naomi, Linda, Christy, and Cindy.

RIP

Dame Vivienne Westwood, 1941–2022

Designer extraordinaire, couturier, activist, and icon.

DAILY DOUBLE!

Heartbreakers? Si!

The smarties at SKIMS

The White ’s irresistible schemesters Mia and Lucia for its latest campaign.

ALL EYES ON THE FIRST MONDAY IN MAY!

This year’s dress code: In honor of Karl, mais oui. Cochairs for the Met Gala celebrating the late designer’s legacy are Dua Lipa, Pénelope Cruz, Roger Federer, and Michaela Coel. Will Choupette make a surprise appearance? We like to think!

THINGS TO DISCUSS!

1. Sought-after brand Cult Gaia is opening its first NYC store at 60 Wooster St. The proverbial ribbon cutting happens February 8.

2. While hustling between shows, you’ll catch us bingeing on Shea Coulée’s new podcast, “It’s Giving Fashion.” Work!

3. The SIL, Natalie Bloomingdale’s curation of indie labels, is popping up in Aspen for an exclusive trunk show February 22–23.

THE ICON WE DESERVE!

Get to know our favorite gay icon from Montreal, Tika the Iggy! You’ve just become a big sister to Kala. Tell us more!

It’s been an adjustment! A young cute blonde Italian greyhound arrives in my queendom? I was definitely apprehensive. Is she stealing your clothes? She tried, but I’m a size XXS and she’s an XXXXS, so not much fits her. I was reluctant, but my dads pointed out that if I gave her some of my old garments, I could get new outfits.

What’s your favorite thing about Fashion Week?

Traveling, meeting new people, the energy of all the incredible fashion, and making the best-dressed list, of course. How do you relax when it’s all over?

I’ll order room service to my hotel suite and put on my bathrobe. I usually sleep 20-plus hours a day, so I need to pace myself throughout the week.

Celine Dion was left off Rolling Stone mag’s greatest singers list. Discuss!

How could they forget the greatest singer!? My Canadian queen is on every playlist I’ve ever made for road trips, shower songs, and karaoke. Not to mention, she’s a fashion icon and an overall amazing human.

#JusticeForCéline

Are you a Shania Twain fan? What do you think of her new fashion look?

I am a Shania fan! One of my first celebrity tributes was inspired by her Marc Bouwer leopard outfit from her music video for “That Don’t Impress Me Much.” She’s always had incredible fashion moments, and the most recent looks from her Vegas residency are no exception. And her recent cover for InStyle? Perfection! No notes!

You’ve also reached Canadian style Icon status. How does it feel?

I’m just a girl from Montreal who loves to dress up, but if The Daily says I have reached icon status, I’ll gladly accept. What’s next for Tika?

I wrote a book! It’s full of fabulous wisdom from a small fashionista (me!) and it’s coming out this fall. It’s stunning—I can’t wait for everyone to read it!

Every time we see Christine Quinn outside a fashion show, she brings to mind another Hitchcock blonde type, Jerry Hall—albeit with more eyeliner, lip liner, and latex ’fits.

Christine Quinn Jerry Hall

4. Britain’s buzzy “shared wardrobe” concept By Rotation is finally coming to the Big Apple. Get on the app’s waitlist ASAP!

5. Acclaimed fashion journalist Marylou Luther’s new Rizzoli tome, Be-Spoke: Revelations From the World’s Most Important Fashion Designers, is out this month, featuring 150 spectacular watercolor illustrations from Ruben Toledo. A must-have for any fashion history enthusiast!

Viktor & Rolf Spring ’23 Couture

Thom Browne

Laura Mulleavy

Kate Mulleavy

Karl Lagerfeld

Choupette

IT’S TINA TIME!

Now radiating on a screen near you on Bling Empire: New York, meet the dazzling Tina Leung.

AM routine during NYFW?

Reach for my phone.

Last thing you do before bed during NYFW?

Again, my phone! Not good. But I have some sleep and meditation apps I use.

Show you’re most looking forward to?

All my friends’ shows. You know who they are!

Worst thing about NYFW?

The security outside.

Best thing about NYFW?

Seeing everyone.

Most used app?

Google Maps—I get lost everywhere, even though I’ve lived in NYC for years.

What’s always in your bag?

Wallet, keys, at least two or three lip things, some sort of snack, and all the energy drinks!

What kind of snacks?

Typically candy. Celsius or Red Bull, coffee, Diet Coke…you name it!

OBSESSION ALERT!

Kris Jenner…The Musical?!

From the creator and star of celebrity musicals about Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart, Calvin Klein et al comes Mother of the Year. Nine months in the making, Ryan Raftery dissects the greatest marketer in pop culture history, Kris Jenner of the House of Kardashian, in the thought-provoking, satirical, and LOL-a-minute theater piece running at The Public in NYC from March 15–26. Get your tix now!

ALL THAT GLITTERS…

The energy we’re channeling this season? Valentino’s Le Club (but make it) Couture! • As for what else we’re obsessed with? Muzo Essentials, a new collection of trend-driven fine jewelry that celebrates the brilliance, rarity, and diversity of Muzo Colombian emeralds. Crafted locally in New York City using 18K yellow gold and set with a range of vibrant Muzo emeralds, the silhouettes are entirely genderless and intended to be stacked and layered with existing jewels for everyday wear. Divine!

MY PERFECT

FEBRUARY 14…

Catching up with Victoria’s Secret campaign star Candice Huffine

How do you think we should spend Valentine’s Day?

It should be full of red and pink, and hearts. Do something fun and out of the ordinary. Treat yourself. Wear something sexy and thrilling for yourself! Look at yourself in the mirror and say, “I love you!” Or get a tattoo…get a heart!

Tell us about working on the campaign with your dachshund, Jerry.

He’s still humble. He’s a bit of a diva on set though! He actually just barks the whole time at the craft services table. He will only give the camera a few takes, but a long-haired icon like Jerry knows that the photographer got it. He does have a great walk, too!

What are you most passionate about right now? The future. This is the year where I can breathe, be myself, celebrate who that is, and live this new chapter!

STEAL THEIR STYLE!

The Nader sisters are on point and in sync.

On Brooks: Rowen Rose cotton and linen blend jacket, $1,645, and skirt, $488; B-low the Belt Gissel mini chain belt, $160; Mikimoto White South Sea cultured pearl earrings set in 18 white gold, $6,600

On Grace Ann: Oscar de la Renta stitch detail tweed dress, $3,490; B-low the Belt Willow chain belt, $156; Caviilou Cecilia choker, $55; Chanel Cruise ’23 metal and resin bracelet, $2,625

On Mary Holland: Chanel Cruise ’23 glittered guipure jacket, $9,800, and pants, $7,300; GUESS Amy tweed top, $79; Chanel mini bag, $4,750

On Sarah Jane: St. John bouclé plaid tweed bra top, $495, and skirt, $1,195; Mikimoto White South Sea cultured pearl earrings with diamonds, $102,000, Ginza White South Sea pearl necklace in 18k white gold, $34,000 (as set), Akoya cultured pearl double row strand bracelet with diamonds, $9,000

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Lifestyle Editor

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ON THE COVERS:

All shoes by SCHUTZ Makeup: Bruce Dean, Juliette Perreux Hair: Cassie Carey, Erickson Arrunategui

(Clockwise from top) Mary Holland, Brooks, Grace Ann, and Sarah Jane Nader, photographed by Jon Moe. Alexandra O’Neill and Martha Hunt, photographed by Giorgio Niro. Nina Agdal, photographed by Vivian Arthur.

Tina Leung

Valentino Spring ’23 Couture

LIGHTING Up

WALL STREET

It wouldn’t be the holiday season without The Daily Front Row’s annual festive bash. This year, we joined forces with The Wall Street Hotel for a soirée to remember, with guests raising a glass (read: an espresso martini) to the scene-stealing “Makarian-tini” festive tree designed by Alexandra O’Neill of Markarian.

The cocktail party took place at the luxury downtown hotel on Wall Street at its Lounge on Pearl. Guests arrived to the ambient sounds of a live keyboard and acoustic upright bass duo playing Christmas music as they headed to the bar for Absolut and Kahlua espresso martinis.

The focal point of the evening was, of course, the 14-foot tree that celebrity favorite designer O’Neill had decked out in martini glasses, shooting stars, caviar, olives, champagne, and oyster shell ornaments in pearlescent hues. The tree also incorporated elements of pearls, in a nod to the hotel’s owners, the Paspaley family, and their background in pearling.

Photography by CAROLINE FISS

Mariah Strongin

Alina Baikova

Alex Lundqvist

Keke Lindgard

Yada Villaret

Elizabeth Kurpis

Serena Goh and Nandini Vaid

Sophie Sumner

CT Hedden

Freya Drohan

Zach Weiss

The festive Markarian-tini tree designed by Alexandra O’Neill of Markarian.

Marc Bouwer

Brooks Nader

Among those in attendance were Brooks Nader, Keke Lindgard, Mariah Strongin, Alina Baikova, Melissa and Luke DiTella, Igee Okafor, Fern Mallis, Keytt and Alex Lundqvist, Daphne Oz, Elizabeth Kurpis, Gigi Burris, Luiz Mattos, Lisa Benson, Paul Margolin, Marc Bouwer, Zach Weiss, Sam Vartholomeos, Sophie Sumner, Olivia Caputo, Irina Kro, Max Eicke, Katya Tolstova, Karina Bik, Serena Goh, Sarah Nader, Michelle Madonna, Tucker Des Lauriers, Dusty Lachowicz, Matthew John Sinnaeve, and many more.

Attendees also discovered new seasonal offerings from Talbots, with each guest receiving a cashmere scarf as a keepsake from the evening.

Guests also sipped on Wölffer’s Summer in a Bottle wines while enjoying passed appetizers, such as Black River caviar blinis, steamed pork belly buns, mushroom arancini, beef sliders, shiitake-tofu summer rolls with black truffle mayo, and smashed avocado tostadas.

Special thanks to… The Wall Street Hotel, Savannah Engel Public Relations, and the team at Markarian

Katya Tolstova and Eddie Roche

Wölffer Estate wine

Savannah Engel, Claire O’Connor, Kay Cruz, Carly Walsh, and Lauren Gassel

Tucker Des Lauriers, Dusty Lachowicz, and Matthew John Sinnaeve

Tom Ierna and Michelle Madonna

Genie Parada-Fishman

Danielle Naer and Jordan Goldberg

Luke and Melissa DiTella

Sam Vartholomeos and Ellen Comita

Guests went home with a gift from Talbots.

Charlotte Bickley

Karina Bik

Espresso martinis with Absolut Vodka and Kahlua were the signature drink of the evening.

ART PARTY

The Daily Front Row and LAGOS Jewelry came together to fête the holiday/Art Basel issue and cover star Sterling “Steelo” Brim with a dinner and cocktail bash at Irma’s at W South Beach in December. Guests arrived to Irma’s, the hotel’s lush poolside cocktail bar and eatery, to a disco soundtrack and posed for pictures at the coral-hued LAGOS flower wall. After snapping their outfits at the photo booth, they discovered what was new from the jewelry brand this season, while meeting founder Steven Lagos.

After content, content, content, attendees sat down to a delectable family-style dinner with Irma’s favorites, such as tuna tartare with truffle vinaigrette, Italian ceviche, hummus and grilled naan, chicken alla diavola, salmone alla mugnaia, fried mac and cheese, and buttermilk mashed potato. Wine was provided by world-famous Uruguay-based brand Bodega Garzón. The beautiful flowers on the tablescape were the work of Ati Fiori.

Among those who joined team Daily over the course of the cocktail soirée, dinner, and after-party were Sterling “Steelo” Brim and Alahna Jade, Jessica Wang, Karen Blanchard, Nicole Williams English, Steven Lagos, Jenee Naylor, Lucas Castellani, Amina Vassallo, Coco and Kaye Bassey, Daniel Muñoz Raquel, Blair Voltz Clarke, Grace Atwood, Idalia Salsamendi, Monica Ahanonu, Nasteha and Nuni Yusuf, Samantha Angelo and Peter Ostrega, Zach Weiss, Greivy, Mara Siegler, Kristie Nicolosi, Amanda Willinger, Jamie Hector, Lauren Maxwell, Chris Coffee, Francesca Vuillemin, Jeff Thomas, Katya Tolstova, Luca Fröhlingsdorf, Eliad Cohen, Eef Vicca, Elena and David Florentin, and more.

Cocktails by female-founded tequila brand 21 Seeds came in two tongue-in-cheek options in both a nod to the out-of-towners descending on Miami for Art Basel, and our favorite retail and entertainment complex, American Dream, being based in New Jersey: Bridge (with Seeds and soda) or Tunnel (a jalapeño-infused spicy Seeds margarita). While sipping their drinks and enjoying catch-ups, guests were captured by fashion illustrator A.E. Kieren, giving them a memorable keepsake to take home. And for instant digital gratification, the American Dream interactive video booth also made for plenty of social media moments.

Guests also took home a goodie bag with items from LAGOS; gift cards to treat themselves to something by elegant Australian intimates brand Sevigne; a Jonathan Adler candle; courtesy American Dream, a day trip excursion to American Dream (see you on slopes!); and more.

Sterling “Steelo” Brim and Nicole Williams English

American Dream photo booth

Photography by KARLA KORN

Karen Blanchard and Nasteha Yusuf

Katya Tolstova

Luca Fröhlingsdorf

George Brown

Kim Willecke

Kendis Gibson

Grace Atwood and Eddie Roche

Francesca Vuillemin

Dani Frank, Eliad Cohen, and Eef Vicca

Chris Coffee

Jessica and Daniel Wang

Idalia Salsamendi

Samantha Angelilli and Amina Vassallo

Nuni Yusuf and Jenee Naylor

Le Déjeuner avec frédéric malle

The Daily Front Row and Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle came together at the Miami Beach EDITION for an afternoon in celebration of Art Week. The intimate luncheon gave guests the chance to discover their quintessential fragrance, thanks to personalized sessions with experts from the French luxury fragrance house.

Upon arrival at the stylish five-star hotel, attendees were welcomed with cocktails into the iconic ovalshaped Matador Room, with its restored original chandelier and 1950s-era glamor still very much intact, thanks to a reinvention by Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten.

Attendees met with the Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle team and delved into the history and significance of the perfumer-led brand and many of his 47 offerings, some of which, like the adored Portrait of a Lady and French Lover, they were already familiar with. What many learned, though, is that Malle considers himself an “editor of perfumes” and regularly works with the industry’s most prominent noses—“authors of perfumes”— and by “publishing” their creations, he has revolutionized the luxury fragrance world and the visibility of those shaping it.

After taking an interactive quiz, which sought to uncover more about the wearer, their taste, interests, and hobbies, each attendee received a customized digital mood board and suggestion of three scents best suited to them. Then, it was time for a consultation and sampling to hear more about the type of mood those three scents evoked, before narrowing down their selection to find their perfect perfume.

Photography by KARLA KORN

Samantha Angelilli

Heather Macbeth and Lizzi Bickford Meadow

Anna Citarella, Elise Morris, and Cameron Silver

Guests at The Chequit

Nasteha Yusuf

Samira Ahmed

Karen Comer Lowe

Lizzi Bickford Meadow

Afro Child

Monica Ahanonu

Lille de la Motte and Stephanie Theis Fajardo

Tynan Sinks

Igee Okafor

Sabrina Claudio

DIAMONDS Under the STARS

The Daily Front Row fêted 110 years of Worth Avenue mainstay, Hamilton Jewelers, with a cocktail soirée at Palm Beach’s iconic pink paradise, The Colony Hotel.

Hosted at the lush East Garden by The Daily’s Lizzi Bickford Meadow, guests gathered under the twinkling lights to raise a glass to the fourth-generation familyrun jewelry company. Dressed in quintessential Palm Beach pinks and prints, attendees were welcomed by a life-size timeline wall that shared the rich history of Hamilton, from 1912 to present day. Sitting pretty in the center of the garden were glass cases that housed the incredibly special Anniversary Capsule Fine Jewelry Collection, which is comprised of archive-inspired diamond necklaces, rings, bracelets, and other one-ofa-kind pieces. Guests mingled and enjoyed passed bites, diamondthemed sparkling cocktails from Malfy Gin Rosa, and upbeat music by DJ Adam Lipson.

Among those who joined for the milestone moment were owners Lisette and Hank Siegel, Andrew Siegel and Denny Siegel, Magda Coven, Kristin Urrutia, Sarah Stone, Bettina Anderson, Nikki Cooney, Julia and Minot Amory, Todd Meadow, Kelly Pohrer, Bridget Borman, Marina Cocher, Kai Lassen, and many more.

Kai Lassen, Kristin Urrutia , Nikki Cooney, Lizzi Bickford Meadow, Sarah Stone, Bettina Anderson, Kelly Pohrer, Bridget Borman, and Helen Bergin

Photography by KARLA KORN

Hank Siegel, Anne Russell, and Andrew Siegel

Magda Coven and Claudia Hochman

Alex Dodge and J. Logan Horne

Elodie Gora, Marina Cocher, and Nathali Russell

Malfy Gin Rosa

Freya Drohan

Ayzia James, Anne Russell, Phyllis London, and Kendra Broomer

Nicole Steindall, Lizzi Bickford Meadow, Julia Amory, and Cora Gabriella

Marina Cocher and Matt Yeandle

Nikki Cooney, Lizzi Bickford Meadow, and Amanda Coleman

Hank Siegel, Denny Siegel, Lisette Siegel, and Andrew Siegel

5more reasons to go to The Colony

If you’re reading this, it’s your sign to book a vacay. While we’re down for a trip to picturesque Palm Beach any time of the year, we were even more incentivized to use our air miles ASAP once we saw this season’s programming at The Colony.

Ashley Longshore x À L’EST

What’s that sound? Popping corks, mais oui. “Fashion’s art darling” Ashley Longshore has teamed up with female-founded, purpose-driven wine company Out East on a limited-edition version of its À L’EST rosé champagne, with a beautiful bottle decorated in pearls and featuring a bluebird. To celebrate the partnership, Longshore will present her Palm Beach art collection inspired by The Colony Hotel. As for the bubbles, they can be enjoyed exclusively at the hotel (or purchased online), while the pop artist’s colorful work will also be available to buy on site.

Dolce & Gabbana

No need to head to the boot to get your Italian luxury fashion fix. Dolce & Gabbana is creating its first Palm Beach boutique, located in the hotel’s new retail space The Colony Edit. Indeed, there a reason to bring an empty suitcase and indulge in a little chic spree.

Isaac Boots

Coming in hot! Calling all fitness fans, celebrity-adored workout concept TORCH’D by Isaac Boots will be in residence for February and March, with classes also open to the public. If you’re wondering what workout magic keeps Kelly Ripa, Jessica Chastain, Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts, Faye Dunaway, and Lucy Liu hooked, then you better book your place—stat!

Dr. Barbara Sturm

Speaking of celebrity wellness secrets…Dr. Barbara Sturm will host a limited time–only spa residency at the hotel, with a new revised facial method brimming with her renowned, glow-boosting, lifting, and antiinflammatory treatments. Available from now through March, you can also enjoy the pampering in the comfort of your own hotel room. Bliss!

Petite Plume x The Colony Hotel

It’s here! Petite Plume’s Emily Hikade and The Colony’s Sarah Wetenhall worked together for months on the elevated sleepwear brand’s new Palm Beach Collection. Petite Plume, which counts Miranda Kerr and Anderson Cooper among its many fans, has created a line of favorites for the whole family (including dogs, too!) in signature luxe pima cotton and 100 percent mulberry silk—all available to shop in-person at the hotel and online.

Dr. Barbara Sturm

Petite Plume x The Colony Hotel

(From left) The Colony’s Sarah Wetenhall, Ashley Longshore, and Out East’s Cori Lee Seaberg

Dolce & Gabbana Palm Beach boutique

Isaac Boots

CLASSICS ROCK

Two long-running staples in Tommy Hilfiger’s collections are its Oxford shirt and shirt dress. The legendary American designer tells The Daily why these classics have endured.

Why was it time to focus on the Oxford shirt and the shirt dress again?

It’s always time for classics. The interesting thing is finding a balance between timelessness and progression.

Our roots have a preppy heritage that will never change. Yet when we revisit our icons and give them a new twist, we allow the rising generations to express themselves in their own unique way. That reflects the spirit of fashion to me.

Let’s discuss them. What has been the long-term appeal of the Oxford shirt and the shirt dress as a wardrobe staples?

The appeal of the Oxford shirt and shirt dress are that they’re parts of our collection from season to season. They’re comfortable, sophisticated, and versatile classics that can take you from day to night, and from the office to the restaurant.

Their style has an enduring quality that always outlasts trends.

You have had the Oxford shirt in your collections since the beginning of your career. Do you credit this particular look with a big part of the lasting success of the Tommy Hilfiger brand? It’s certainly a signature of ours, giving a modern twist to a preppy look. It has that “classic American cool” feel that has always been at the heart of our brand. There’s a duality in the appeal of classics. We keep them consistent for our loyal audience, and reinvent them for the next generation.

You have a new campaign coming out. What can you tell us about it?

The upcoming campaign celebrates the reinvention of timeless prep style, as worn by a new generation. We want to keep mixing up our codes to attract the next generation. There are certain iconic pieces that you can dress up or down, and that comes through in the campaign as the cast was given freedom to express themselves.

They bring a new identity to timeless silhouettes.

What have been some of your favorite ways these looks have been styled over the years?

I love the modernization and reinterpretation of prep. I think it’s cool when the classics are reimagined by different creative communities—from hip-hop to punk. These timeless looks also tie into your focus on sustainability and fashion. What are some of the ways the brand is focusing on sustainability right now?

We’re always trying to reproduce our classics in a more sustainable way. It’s about

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creating a future we can all look forward to, and we all have a shared responsibility to make a positive change. We’ll be releasing a campaign that offers iconic prep pieces modernized through sustainable innovations. It features materials that are crafted from recycled textiles and integrates cutting-edge technology creating new fibers out of recycled textiles.

In August 2022, Tommy launched your first collection using Infinited Fiber Company’s regenerated fiber, made from discarded clothing. Tell us a little more about this process.

Yes, this is one of the ways we’re looking to become more sustainable by using cutting-edge techniques. The innovative fiber has a soft and natural feel, and is made from cotton-rich textile waste that would otherwise end up in landfills or be burned. It’s one of the materials we’re using as we work toward a better tomorrow. We haven’t touched base with you since your show in September in Brooklyn. What a night! What was going through your mind when it was raining? It turned out to be pretty spectacular.

The rain poured down but in true NYC style, the show went on. It turned out to be an incredible evening. It was such a thrill and energizing experience to be able to connect with people in the flesh again after we had been separated for so long. We can’t wait to harness this spirit to bring our collections to life in innovative ways in the future. We hear you’re interested in the metaverse. How do you envision fashion and the metaverse? Combining the powers of the metaverse and the fashion industry will present endless opportunity, and we’re only at the beginning of the journey. The metaverse is somewhere that provides an endless opportunity for creativity, collaboration, storytelling, and community-building. Whether its NFTs, avatar fashion shows, or something else we haven’t explored yet, I’m excited to see what’s to come.

A lot of people still can’t quite grasp the concept of the metaverse. Because you’re passionate about it, how would you explain it to someone?

The metaverse is an immersive virtual ecosystem with infinite possibilities. I think of it as a spatial evolution of the Internet. It won’t replace the physical world, but as we integrate the digital and physical worlds, it presents a lot of opportunity as we consider how we build our community in unique new ways. We found a fun way to engage in the digital world last year with the Tommy X Roblox Creators collection, then launched Tommy Play, an immersive social space with ongoing updates for the Roblox community. There are so many possibilities in the metaverse, and this is just one more offering that we’ve created together.

We know you’re skipping NYFW this season. Will we see a runway show at some point? We’re always creating new ways to connect with our audiences around the world. I can’t share too much about what we’re doing in the future at this point, but I can assure you the best is yet to come.

How has life in Palm Beach been treating you?

It’s always so enjoyable to be here, connected with my family. I try to find joy in the day-to-day, and Palm Beach has always been a place where that’s come easy to me.

Tommy Hilfiger

The Oxford shirt and shirt dress have appeared in many Tommy Hilfiger ad campaigns over the years.

Lewis Hamilton

Winnie Harlow

Hailey Bieber

ResortREFRESH

Keefa cutout metallic leather sandals in Silver, $168

PACKING

Wherever you’re taking your midseason break, the Resort 2023 collection has what your heart, and itinerary, desires. From city breaks to beach bars, a destination wedding or a sightseeing trip, the Brazilian footwear brand’s latest offering ticks every box. Already in our virtual cart are on-trend Raika and Arissa ballet flats—key for getting in those 10,000 steps in style—plus, casual yet chic options, like the Western buckle on the Jeane pumps that means business and pleasure. Regardless of what’s on your agenda, each carefully designed quality-crafted pair fits the bill. Bonnes vacances!

Jeane leather pumps in Black, $168

Amunet block leather sandals in Silver, $148

Filipa casual nappaleather pumps in Black, $158

Arissa flats in Silver, $198

Filipa patent leather sandals in White, $148

Amunet mid-block leather sandals in Gold, $138

Raika patent leather flats in Black, $148

Chamberlain tweed blazer, $850

Hallie blouse, $390

Mavi crystal mini skirt, $1,050

Karly dress, $430

L’AGENCE is for lovers

No matter what she has in store this season, there’s plenty to keep the L’AGENCE muse satiated. The Spring/Summer 2023 collection is a smorgasbord of romantic floral prints, punchy pops of color, feminine tailoring, and a healthy dose of sparkle for good measure, too. “We never lose sight of our DNA. This collection is full of emotion and is quintessentially L’AGENCE,” agrees Fashion Director Tara Rudes Dann. As always, the name of the game is making sure their woman feels both empowered and stylish, whether she’s reaching for the brand’s signature denim or something a little more daring. All eyes on that pink power suit!

Seridie dress, $595

From babes in matching clothes and pigtails to navigating the fastpaced world of fashion, modeling, and media in NYC, the Nader sisters are the girl gang you would want to navigate your twenties with. Let’s get to know Sports Illustrated star Brooks, financial whiz Mary Holland, and models and students

Grace Ann and Sarah Jane

What was it like growing up?

Brooks: I’m the oldest, so I had it the worst! Our parents were so young. We’re all back to back, within five years, so it was total chaos with our 25-year-old mom. We all even shared a room at one point. I always took on the role of caretaker, and still do.

Sarah Jane: I’m the youngest, so I had more freedom. I agree that Brooks is the caretaker mom. When we each moved to the city, she would host us at her apartment for weeks. Her and [Brooks’ husband] Billy are like our cool New York parents.

Grace Ann: Brooks was definitely bossy, in a good way! With fashion—she’d always be telling me, “Don’t wear that, you look weird!” I very much enjoy exercising that power over Sarah Jane. We all found our little bit of power where we could get it. Brooks is definitely the reason why I try so hard to be fashionable and cool. Mary, you never really tried!

Mary: I’m second in line and more quiet. I was the only one who played sports competitively, and I was really into reading and they were all into cheerleading and dancing. I was a little bit more of an outcast, but as we were all so close in age we were tight-knit. Built-in best friends!

You look so cute in your childhood pics. Were there secret fights, though?

Sarah Jane: Most of the stuff we fought about is ridiculous. Clothes, for sure.

Brooks: Also boys! We’re very opinionated about that.

Grace Ann wearing DANIELLE GUIZIO suede tie top, $398; Sarah Jane wearing ZEYNEP ARCAY knit BB catsuit, $1,200; Brooks wearing cashmere cross-halter bodysuit, $650, wool waisted palazzo trousers, $1,290, both MICHAEL KORS COLLECTION, B-LOW THE BELT Bret leather belt, $192, BEA BONGIASCA two-tone Flower Power earrings, $790; Mary Holland wearing GUESS Esther jumpsuit, $178, CAVIILOU hydrangea choker, $55

Grace Ann

Sarah Jane

SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES

Mary Holland

Brooks

Story & Styling by FREYA DROHAN

Photography by JON MOE

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Sarah Jane: Y’all would bully me—they put me in a dog cage at one point when a babysitter was there.

Brooks: We were like brothers the way we would physically fight.

Mary: Our parents were good about making us formally apologize if we fought, though. They’d never let us go to bed angry at each other; we’d always have to hug it out or talk it out.

Who gives the best advice?

Brooks: I think I do! But Sarah Jane gives good advice, too.

Sarah Jane: Aw, thanks!

Grace Ann: I think I do!

Sarah Jane: I think Brooks and Mary Holland…sorry, GAN! Brooks, I would go to for anything business or work-related. Mary Holland I go to for financial advice.

Who is the most fun?

All: Grace Ann!

Tell us about your collective involvement with City Harvest.

Brooks: When I moved here, I learned a lot about food insecurity and how not everyone knows where their next meal is coming from. I e-mailed City Harvest in 2017 and asked how to volunteer. I’ve now become an ambassador for its annual gala, which has been a big honor as working with them has been so rewarding. This year for the first time, they asked all four of us to be on the board for the gala in April. Mary, financial literacy is important to you. How are you helping your sisters navigate that?

Mary: When we started getting these exciting opportunities, I realized my sisters had

Grace Ann

Brooks

Grace Ann wearing CUCCULELLI SHAHEEN open-back beaded and embellished crystal La Curva dress, $16, 800; ANITA KO pear diamond drop earrings in 18K gold, $32,150 Brooks wearing MARC BOUWER vintage 1996 velvet gown, made to order; ANITA KO diamond loop earrings in 18K gold, $5,900

no idea where to even put their savings to earn a generous yield. I also volunteer with kids through my bank, teaching them financial literacy and helping them get into colleges. Money is so stressful, but my rule has always been to share that knowledge I’ve learned with other women. What that looks like is me sitting down with them and explaining the difference between accounts. Where can you get the most yield on idle cash? What’s the easiest way to invest to grow your money? How do you set up an IRA, and what kind of IRA to use if you’re self-employed?

What lessons has Brooks been teaching you all about the modeling industry?

Grace Ann: Brooks has always said, “Make sure we introduce ourselves to everyone. It’s a small world, so chances are you’ll see that person again.”

Sarah Jane: She’s shown us how important relationships are—remembering that person’s names and facts about them. We all experience that when she’s talking to us, but it’s cool to see her in action talking to other people. I’m shy, but she’s so charismatic and like a magnet when she walks into the room.

Brooks: I feel like I’m at my own memorial service!

Do you all always agree on fashion, or do you call one another out?

Brooks: Some of us are more fashion-forward than others! Obviously I have the best taste. [Laughs] But the girls have their own sense of style...aside from Mary Holland, who simply has none. [All laugh] Just kidding. She has her little work CEO vibes.

Sarah Jane is very Euphoria, Y2K. Grace Ann is all over the place. Every time she shows up, we’re like…“Oh, my God!”

Grace Ann: One day I’m feeling Indie Boho, the next I’m in all black leather.

Sarah Jane: She’s brave and bold with her style, which I respect.

What are your goals for the rest of the year?

Grace Ann: To get more immersed in my master’s program, global public health, keep modeling, and learn more about fashion! I loved this shoot and found myself more curious about curating my style.

Sarah Jane: Push modeling further, and hone in on my major, which is technology and emerging media.

Brooks: It’s always been a dream of mine to work with my sisters, and somehow I manifested it into real life! This cover is a huge highlight for us. I dreamed about this forever, and I can’t believe I’m doing it with my sisters. This is a pinch-me moment!

Sarah Jane

Mary Holland

Sarah Jane wearing VALENTINO cropped shirt, $1,300, and skirt, $4,500

Mary Holland wearing ANDREW KWON corseted tulle bodice, kissing peplum, and silk metallic lamé gown, $5,100; CUCCULELLI SHAHEEN tulle, lace, beaded, and crystal gloves, $1,600; KATKIM floating pearl pavé ear pin in 18K gold, $2,520

Nina’s Next Moves

Stunning Nina Agdal has entered a new decade and is feeling better than ever. She tells The Daily how she’s grown over the years, what she’s looking forward to, and all about her new romance with Logan Paul.

By EDDIE ROCHE

Photography by VIVIAN ARTHUR

You turned 30 this past year! How did it feel to enter a new decade?

It felt great! My twenties were absolutely incredible. They were filled with adventures and fun times but also brought a lot of tough lessons, hard times, and not-so-pleasant discoveries about the reality of life and myself. I know that’s part of life, no matter how old I am, but I feel as if the older I get, the more I learn how to navigate the tougher times with more ease. It’s as if I’m building a tool box on how to live the best way I can. The older I grow, the bigger that tool box gets. I’m so excited for this decade and to see what it has in store for me! Also, the thirties are definitely the new twenties!

What did you do to celebrate?

I spent a weekend with my closest friends in Miami, which was the first place I lived in the U.S. We went to the Ultra Music Festival there, and danced the night and day away. It was the perfect wrap to my twenties!

What are the biggest changes you’ve seen in yourself in a decade?

Great question! I have definitely become a lot more comfortable being honest, vulnerable, and sensitive with myself and people around me. I feel like I have entered a phase in my life where I’m okay with cutting the bulls**t and being transparent about how I truly feel, even if it makes me or others around me uncomfortable. I’d rather be honest and uncomfortable than hold in my thoughts or feelings just for the sake of pleasing. I also find myself valuing quality when it comes to people, conversation, and experiences over quantity.

What’s been keeping you busy these days?

Besides working and doing shoots, I’ve spent a lot of time practicing self-discovery and self-care. I was quite busy over the past several years, and I neglected myself in many areas. I’m basically picking up some of the pieces I was struggling with for a while, both physically and mentally, so I can be stronger. This pertains to both personal and business success. Therapy, meditation, prioritizing physical/mental health, and spending time figuring out how I can feel my best have been big priorities in addition to dealing with regular life programming.

What’s new with your app?

We are relaunching in 2023. I’m very much looking forward. You’ve accomplished so much. What are you still eager to do?

I’m still so passionate about wellness and spreading awareness on how everyone can start their own health and wellness journey. I think that’s the first step to happiness, so if I can inspire or help one, 10, or 100 people in finding that path for themselves, that’s what fuels my fire. Even though there are already many methods, I believe there is room for improvement, so I’m working on curating the “cheat code” that has helped me. This way, I can spread that to more people and hopefully inspire, encourage, and help them. Additionally, I look forward to building a family, but that will happen when the time is right for me.

Wellness is such an important part of your life. What workout are you into these days?

Unfortunately, I hurt my back playing pickleball last year, so I’ve been taking it easy. I’ve been doing lots of physical therapy, gentle walks, slow jogs, and my usual The Agdal Method body weight routines. It almost feels like I’m starting over, especially when it comes to cardio/running. I welcome the journey and the testing of my patience. What kinds of food do you usually eat?

It depends on my week and where I am. I have been traveling nonstop, so it’s not easy to stick to a plan. I try to keep it balanced while never feeling like I’m depriving myself of anything. I don’t believe in restrictive eating. I eat a lot of eggs, lean protein, rice, potatoes, nuts and nut butters, fruits, and berries. That said, I would be lying if I said I didn’t eat pasta quite often. Carbs fuel my workouts and make me feel energized.

What’s on tap for the rest of the year?

I have a lot of travel coming up, so I’m gearing up for that. I’m looking forward to getting back into The Agdal Method more this year and focusing on aspects other than just fitness, including nutrition and mental health practices.

We know you’re from Denmark. How often do you get back? What do you like to do when you return home?

On average, once a year. I was back in December for a few days to show my boyfriend my hometown. I go home to see my family, so when I’m there I’m dedicated to spending quality time with them. And I’m also dedicated to eating hot dogs. The Danish hot dogs are incredible!

Thanks for the tip! We saw on Wikipedia that your middle name is Brohus. What’s the backstory with that name?

I actually don’t know the full story, but it comes from my dad’s side of the family and translates to “bridge house.” Maybe someone had a house under a bridge way back then? I should find out!

What designers are you wearing lately?

Jonathan Simkhai, LaPointe, Meshki, and Jacquemus for going out. Wardrobe.nyc, Isabel Marant, Off-White, and Anine Bing for upscale everyday. Agolde and Re/Done for pants/jeans. Zara and The Frankie Shop for basics. White Fox Boutique for sweat sets. Larroudé, YSL, and Alexander Wang for heels.

We’ve noticed you seem extra happy these days in your new romance with Logan Paul. Where did you meet?

Awww, I am! We met at an event in NYC. I found out he was there and my gut was screaming that I had to say hi to him. I basically convinced him to meet me and my friends upstairs for a drink. I didn’t want to walk downstairs because of my bad back. He came upstairs and we started joking around. It instantly felt like I had known him for years, and here we are. It was wild!

10 Things We Didn’t Know About Nina Agdal!

1. I’m well above average at ping-pong.

2. I was studying to be a dentist before dropping out of school.

3. I subscribe to Tennis TV and keep up with the tournaments pretty much all year round.

4. I have an extra long torso but short legs.

5. My favorite meal is a good meatball and a chopped salad at the same time.

6. I lived in Denmark for 18 years before moving to the U.S.

7. I carry a fingertip pulse oximeter in my bag when traveling. It helps calm me down if my heart is racing because of anxiety.

8. I’m obsessed with roller coasters and have never turned down a ride.

9. I used to bite my nails and now I can’t go one day with a chipped one without being bothered.

10. I put ketchup on my Bolognese.

MADE toMEASURE

Markarian’s Alexandra O’Neill is the girl’s girl of designers. Intimately in tune with the needs and wants of her customers, she’s equally as comfortable creating a custom red carpet moment for leading ladies or the most important dress of a bride-to-be’s life as she is grabbing burgers with her team after a New York Fashion Week show. This season, she’s opting to take her Fall/Winter ’23 collection off the runway and into an immersive, old-world experience, taking a lead from the woman who inspired it all—her adored late grandmother, who taught her how to sew.

By FREYA DROHAN Photography by GIORGIO NIRO

Congrats on the outfit you designed for Dr. Jill Biden on Inauguration Day being entered into the Smithsonian!

I’m so excited about it. It’s such a career milestone! It was incredible to be a part of something like that. One of the most special things is that Dr. Biden was really supporting American artisans, and there were so many hands that went into making the outfit that are based right here in New York. I’m so proud of my team and everything we were able to accomplish; it was such an honor. What have been some other recent milestones for you and the brand?

Doing our first runway show! This will be our fourth physical event. It’s fun seeing the entire collection come together, have it presented in such a holistic way, and showcase all the hard work that we’ve done over the past six months to get it ready.

You’re opting to do something a little different. Tell us about the experience!

We’re doing more of a salon-style show. It’s much more intimate, which I think will be nice because our work is so detailed. It’s great for people to get up close and see the construction.

What can you tell us about the garments themselves?

It definitely has a 1930s, early 1940s vibe to it.

I was thinking a lot about my grandmother for this season. Sadly, she passed away in October. She used to tell us all these stories about how she and my grandfather, when they were living in New York City, used to go to all these nightclubs in the city, like Zanzibar Club. They grew up together in Astoria, Queens, and their families had known each other since they were in Greece, basically. They got married when my grandmother was 17. She was the one who taught me how to sew, but my grandfather was also a designer and used to make beautiful dresses for her. Whenever they were going out at night, he would have her stand on the kitchen table and he would whip up a beautiful gown for her so they could go dancing! So I was thinking about them while designing this collection. Do you still have access to some of her dresses? No, sadly! My grandmother was a very

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modern woman and one of the most special things about her, and important things to her, was keeping up with the times and not getting stuck in the past, so everything she did was very modern. She had a modern approach to life and that included her clothing, too!

You always have amazing music at your shows. How far out are you thinking of production like music and venue?

Music is so important to me; I love all types of music. I listen to music when I design. I always have a playlist on in the background and I’m listening to it on repeat for months, so I think it becomes a part of the collection, and in that case, part of the show. So it develops over six months, then I work with [DJ] Matthew Mazur for our music, and he’s so wonderful. He has a similar taste to me, and our music always vibes together. We usually do that a few weeks before the show.

Who else is inspiring you and motivating you right now?

My team! I feel fortunate to have them and wouldn’t be able to do any of this without them. They’re such a wonderful support network, and they all believe in Markarian just as much as I do…if not more! It’s so refreshing to have that in my life. My family, too. They’ve always been a big motivator!

Speaking of your team, what’s the mood now pre-NYFW?

It’s funny, the excitement gets exponential before the show. It starts ramping up a week or two before. Things are calm at the moment; we’ve just been banging out the samples. We feel fortunate to be working together in person, so that’s boosting morale, too.

Have you noticed a demand for anything in particular recently?

In this age of social media, everyone wants something that no one else has. A big part of our business is our custom and private client business. That’s been strong over the past year. Our clients love to be involved in creating, and also it’s something that’s only their’s. You’ve had lots of red carpet moments, too!

Katie Couric was adorable to work with—so sweet, kind, thoughtful, and gracious. Ava DuVernay was also someone I was so excited about; she’s a powerhouse— cool, interesting, and beautiful. She looked incredible in her Markarian dress! We really started off as a red carpet brand. We only added Bridal a few years ago, and obviously it’s been a natural progression for us. So many people would come in asking for our main collection pieces in white for their wedding, so it made sense to add a full Bridal collection. It’s been nice to be able to get back to red carpet after COVID.

What are you hoping for this year?

We’re always looking to grow organically. I’m excited for the salon experience! It’s at a place called 632 On Hudson; it’s a big old house that feels very Art Deco and 1930s. It has lots of rooms, so people can wander around and explore. I think that’s something interesting and fun. It’s like a little palate cleanser for us, too. A runway show is so much fun and so much work, but it’s nice to mix it up and do something that feels more intimate, so we can connect with press and clients in another way.

What’s the go-to post-show meal for the team?

We always go get burgers and martinis! It used to be at Chumley’s… [but since it closed down], we’ve been trying new places. Pastis has a great burger, but we’re still trying to find the new Markarian burger spot!

Martha Hunt

ALBERTA FERRETTI SPRING/SUMMER ’23 MISSONI SPRING/SUMMER ’23

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SHEER DeLIGHT

The assignment this season? Dare to bare. The Spring/Summer ’23 runways were awash with thrilling transparent pieces, from barely

NENSI DOJAKA Cutout tulle bodysuit, $423, mytheresa.com

NENSI DOJAKA Cutout silk maxi dress, $1,059, mytheresa.com

LAQUAN SMITH Chiffon shirt in Purple, $825, modaoperandi.com

OSÉREE Feather-trimmed mesh bodysuit, $483, revolve.com

FRENCH CONNECTION Ramona lace jersey dress in Linen White, $148, frenchconnection.com

MIU MIU Metallic leather PVC mini bag in Silver, $1,950, modaoperandi.com

Spring

BREAK

It’s time to leave behind the winter blues and lean toward bold, fresh, and alluring new styles from LAGOS. Speaking of the hue, eye-catching and rich ultramarine is here to announce itself as the sparkling star of the spring season. A shade known as being the finest and most expensive pigment used by Renaissance painters, ultramarine has retained its sought-after quality and this season, we’re channeling its special nature

Signature Caviar Link Bracelet, $5,600

Blue Caviar Statement Diamond Ring, $3,600

Blue Caviar Diamond Hoop Earrings, $3,900

Caviar Bracelets, starting at $675

Meridian Circle Diamond Ring, $2,750

Meridian Diamond Earrings, $2,800

Signature Caviar Link Ring, $1,850

Luna Pearl Ring, $350

Caviar Lux Diamond Ring, $1,650

Smart Caviar Blue Sapphire Watch Bracelet, $9,500

THE MAKING of an ICON

Sam Edelman’s globally adored shoes are all created the same

designs rooted in fashion, brand heritage, and a deep understanding of the customer. Libby Edelman, the brand’s co-founder, fashion director, and Sam’s life partner and perennial muse, prompts the designer’s creative process, leading the duo to develop product with an uncanny sense of what their customer loves. The many influences of Sam and Libby Edelman’s life spark inspiration for each collection, whether they’re admiring a Parisian passerby in the Marais or appreciating the craftsmanship of an equestrian saddle found at their farm. Quality, comfort, integrity, and consistency create the foundation for the brand’s offering and set the perfect stage for its key styles.

An icon isn’t just born; it develops over time. An icon starts as a style in the collection that fills a void in the customers’ closet. A desire for fashion and sensibility that fits the needs of a busy lifestyle is what Sam Edelman does best. When an item takes off at retail, it’s like magic. It becomes a collaboration across all teams to keep the momentum high and the customers wanting more. When that momentum builds and maintains itself over a period of time, an Icon is born. Once an item becomes indoctrinated to “Icon” status, it doesn’t just stay that way forever; it requires unwavering attention to detail and constant reinvention.

Throughout the years, there have been many “Edelman Icons.” Each season key styles emerge from the collection, culminating in an assortment of must-have items that become the basis of customers’ wardrobes. As time goes on, these iconic styles continue to take their place in the fashion industry as top-selling staples. When most fashion/footwear companies have one, two, or (maybe) three well-known styles, the Sam Edelman brand has 12 and counting.

Sam Edelman pays a close eye to the market and keeps an ear to the customer to react quickly to any updates that would improve the Icons. The brand’s iconic styles are the epitome of its long-standing heritage and a reflection of Sam Edelman’s core values of timeless, aspirational luxury fashion.

Each season a particular focus goes into ensuring that the fit and comfort are best-inclass and utilize the top quality materials possible. Each season the Icons bring new excitement by reintroducing themselves in the highest-grade materials, unexpected new colorways, and never-before-seen textures.

Let’s meet some of “The Icons”

Hazel Pump

A classic pump, with a twist. This timeless silhouette has an attention to detail that sets it apart from the rest. The quiet luxury and powerful impact of The Hazel’s expertly engineered fit, artisanal Italian last, and all-day wearability make this item the No. 1 U.S. dress pump, year after year (according to market research group NPD’s top footwear items report).

Bay Slide Sandal

The Bay Slide is a must-have warm weather staple. The double-E logo compliments Sam Edelman’s heritage croco leather sole, making it an easily recognizable brand classic. This slide, although simple, is far from average. It lends a luxurious feel with comfort that is tough to match.

Felicia Luxe Ballet Flat

A simple ballet flat with unmatched comfort. The Felicia is the perfect example of an icon reinvented. With its round toe and padded insole, this timeless style is being reintroduced in 2023 to look more elevated than ever. The delicate “SE” charm bow, redesigned sock, and new leather materials maintain the sophistication of this brand staple.

Gigi Sandal

The Gigi started as the ultimate vacation shoe…until it was everywhere—flying off the shelves of the world’s top boutiques and seen on the feet of every celebrity. This simple, elegant, and undeniably functional sandal is the foundation of the Edelman brand. It epitomizes the aspirational luxury that customers crave. If you’ve heard of Sam Edelman as “The King of the Flat Sandal,” The Gigi is exactly why.

way—with

Bay Slide Sandal

Felicia Luxe Ballet Flat

of ART The Lingerie

Like any masterpiece, CUUP’s new Carmine and Fuchsia styles are designed to be shown off. The boldly saturated red and pink hues seen on the lingerie company’s latest bra and underwear line take their inspiration from selected works by the late influential American painter Cy Twombly, with their vibrant energy and self-assured strong aesthetic. No matter what you’re wearing this season, equip your top drawer with flattering, functional, and always fashionable favorites to harness that sense of soft sensual power.

The Balconette mesh bra in Fuchsia, $68

The String thong in Carmine, $20

The Plunge mesh bra in Carmine, $68

Sustainably made The Fishnet Tights in ECONYL® regenerated nylon, $45

The Brief in Fuchsia, $20

The Plunge Mesh Bra in Carmine, $68; The Highwaist in Carmine, $20

STUDIO to STREET

If you’ve taken a workout class recently, or just walked down a boardwalk or city street, chances are you’ve spotted the Alo logo on the sleek activewear of many passersby. What began in Los Angeles in 2007 as an outfitter of yogis has grown to a globally recognized power player in the lifestyle clothing sector, boasting both fashion-conscious celebrity fans and athlete approval. Next on the agenda: Alo is coming for the Pilates category! We called up Abby Gordon, Alo’s longtime head of design, to ask the questions we end up daydreaming about when we’re mid-exercise ourselves.

By FREYA DROHAN

When did you join Alo, and tell us about your role as head of design?

I’ve been here since Alo started in 2007. My role is to ensure that we’re bringing styles to market that embody studio-to-street styling and that we remain true to our brand in all categories, whether it’s women’s, men’s, accessories, and beyond.

What keeps your job challenging and interesting?

Everything! No two days are the same. No two hours are the same! Managing a growing brand and staying true to its heart is a constant challenge, but I love it. How do you anticipate what the Alo customer wants and needs in each collection?

We can’t give away the secret sauce here, but I will say that I trust my gut and do my best to stay informed on relevant trends.

Alo always seems to have a high fashion element in its pieces. Do you look to the runways and designers’ collections for inspiration?

I find inspiration everywhere, but I also go out of my way to surround myself with people I find inspiring. And, of course, I’m inspired by fashion, art, and just walking down the street.

Where else do you seek inspiration and ideas from?

I would say traveling to new places and back to favorite places are the things that fill my “inspiration cup” the most.

Tell us about the Spring/ Summer ’23 collection!

It’s one of our most beautiful and largest collections to date.

When we launched Alo, we designed mainly with yoga in mind; this

This season, you will see us launch some cool new accessories that are perfect for Pilates.

What other pieces are you and the team excited about?

Our first product launch from Spring ’23 is one of my favorites: The Soft Sculpt Collection. Its pieces are built in a longtime fan-favorite fabric, which has a super soft buttery feel, but it’s now been used in highly stylized pieces and slightly unexpected shapes that are just beautiful. And, of course, the new accessories for Pilates mentioned above.

In your eyes, what criteria does the perfect “activewear” piece you’ve designed have to meet?

There are four things for me: style, fit, fabric, and something about it that is slightly unexpected. What activities would we find you doing in your own Alo pieces? Working! I work in Alo every day. And I love working out; it’s one of the ways I decompress. My favorite workouts to do in my Alo are cardio or weight training with one of our trainers at Alo’s state-of-the-art wellness club. What are some other wellness favorites that get you through a busy workweek?

Meditation, walking my dogs, or going in the Alo HQ infrared saunas—and if I’m feeling brave enough— finishing with a cold plunge.

What’s the next big focus for Alo this year and beyond?

There are so many big things on the horizon for Alo that it’s hard to pick just one! But we’re continuing to find new and innovative ways to inspire wellness.

Warrior Mat in Smoky Quartz, $128

Alo Spring ’23

Airlift laser-cut Speedy bra tank in Mars Clay, $78; 5-inch Airlift high-waist laser-cut Speedy short in Mars Clay, $74

Mindful Magnesium Bath Soak, $48

A BRIDGEHAMPTON

310 Brick Kiln Road is a restored and reimagined four-bedroom, five-and-a-half bathroom 1790s timber frame barn set on an acre with a heated gunite pool and expansive lawn space. Entering this grand home through double-height sliding doors offers a first look at the large vaulted spaces, oversize format windows, wide plank flooring, and the original beams within. The voluminous great room is centered around a massive stone fireplace surrounded by custom built-ins and allows for space for dining and entertaining. The open kitchen designed by St. Charles New York features appliances from La Cornue and Sub-Zero, fumed-oak and brushed-steel cabinets, soapstone countertops, and Barber Wilsons faucets. Three bedrooms with en suite baths designed by Custom Tile in NYC, a den, powder room, and laundry room complete this level of the home.

Up the stairs to the east wing of the home, find the sun-filled primary suite with an oversize and outfitted dressing room, spa-like primary bath, and an additional bedroom and bath. The western upper-level boasts a generous playroom with vaulted ceilings and an en suite bath, which easily transforms into a second primary suite. Through a second barn door, find space for alfresco dining via the outdoor kitchen with a builtin barbecue and dining area, or relax by the gunite pool leading to a beautifully landscaped and gracious lawn.

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HARD

An ode to the rich history of Music Row, which filled the same section of West 48th Street in Manhattan for decades, and musicians who are from and inspired by the city, Hard Rock Hotel New York brings a musicinfused vision to life. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, Hard Rock Hotel New York opened in April 2022 and features 446 guest rooms and specialty suites with floor-to-ceiling windows. The hotel also has a rooftop bar and lounge offering expansive views and a steakhouse, NYY Steak, in partnership with the New York Yankees; and entertainment with legendary musicians at The Venue on Music Row and the stateof-the-art performance studio, Audacy Live.

Spearheaded by award-winning design firm Jeffrey Beers International, the interior brings a music-infused vision to life, accented by legendary memorabilia honoring musicians from and inspired by New York City. The project was influenced by music in all its forms—from sound waves to instruments to notes—allowing guests to be transported to a new and engaging atmosphere that exudes the entertainment energy of New York, the history of Hard Rock, and the artistry of music and performance.

From the moment guests enter the lobby, they are greeted with an impressive stone floor featuring a circular sound-wave pattern and a grand marble stairway, which has the illusion of being held together by guitar strings. Bold materials include lush dark

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woods, striking marbles, luxurious brass finishes, and tactile leather and velvet fabrics, while the color palette is elevated and timeless, featuring the property’s signature blue, rich neutrals, warm golds and brass, as well as surprise pops of metallic silver, lush greens, and vibrant reds. A memorabilia collection can be found embedded throughout the hotel, including a classic leather motorcycle jacket owned and worn by Joey Ramone, a pair of silver patentleather boots worn by Lady Gaga, and handwritten lyrics for John Lennon’s 1972 ode to his adopted home, “New York City.” Music to our ears.

MOVING UP

Upstate New Yorkers are in for a treat this winter with the news that Scarpetta will be popping up in the Catskills next month.

LDV Hospitality’s John Meadow tells The Daily what’s on the horizon.

By EDDIE ROCHE

Tell us about the Scarpetta pop-up coming in March at Deer Mountain Inn in Tannersville.

We’re excited to bring Scarpetta to the Catskills from March 17–19, and to introduce our offering to New Yorkers in a new and enchanting setting. We’ll be serving dinners throughout the weekend, as well as our popular VinVivo School of Wine. Everyone should come and check it out!

Besides the food, what elements of Scarpetta will you be bringing to the space?

Scarpetta’s success is a result of our exceptional culinary and hospitality staff, who are key to making

weekends like this a possibility. In addition to staff, we’ll incorporate Scarpetta’s signature décor to make the space feel authentic to us, as well as custom gifting. What was it about the Deer Mountain Inn that felt like a good match for Scarpetta?

The Catskills are a special place. As New Yorkers, we’re constantly on the go, so it’s nice to have a destination close to the city where we can unwind in the most magnificent setting. Deer Mountain Inn is one of those unique and authentic places that feel like a cozy home away from home. Its community living room—a place for locals, weekenders, and visitors to meet, greet, and eat—aligns so well with our approach to hospitality. What will be on the menu?

The menu will feature Scarpetta’s most classic dishes with a local influence and emphasis on winter favorites, like our signature spaghetti and braised short rib. How can guests make reservations?

Reservations can be made through exploretock.com/ scarpettanewyorkcity.

Could you potentially open a full-time Scarpetta in the Catskills someday?

We’re always exploring new destinations that align well with the brand and our customer—and the Catskills is certainly one of those destinations, so you never know! Any other pop-ups coming?

We’re continuing with our pop-up chef series in NYC, which we’ve hosted several times this past year with great success, in partnership with Michelin starredrestaurant Caviar Russe. Scarpetta is also opening its first-ever location in Italy later this year, launching in Rome, which we could not be more excited about!

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DREAM Day

The Daily Front Row doesn’t do things by halves, so when we invited a whole host of our favorite content creators to join us for a day out at the 3.5-millionsquare-foot entertainment and retail complex American Dream, you best believe that the itinerary spanned everything from shopping to screaming while hanging upside down—and we’re not joking.

Arriving at the East Rutherford, New Jersey, location—a quick 20-minute spin from the west side of Manhattan—we began our day with a quick orientation and overview of what was in store. While everyone was itching to hit up some of American Dream’s hundreds of fashion brands for some retail therapy, we had a different kick-off ready for

our guests Jérôme Lamaar Rice; Darren Kennedy; Caleb Thill; Justin Livingston; Karina Bik; Alina Baikova; Greivy; Aleksandra Markovic; Anthony Urbano; Charlotte Bickley; Carl Curry; Severine Keimig; Nicholas Skidmore; Melissa, Luke, and Rhodes DiTella; and The Daily’s Eddie Roche, Freya Drohan, and Alex Dickerson.

And by that, we mean it was straight to the indoor theme park Nickelodeon Universe (Kim Kardashian and family are already notable thrill-seeking fans!). Billed as the Western Hemisphere’s largest indoor theme park and boasting rides for both tots and

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adults. Highlights include the heart-stopping The Shredder, the world’s tallest and longest freespinning coaster—certainly not for the faint-hearted.

After all that excitement, our guests needed a welldeserved feast, so it was over to the delectable Italian eatery Carpaccio, which was recently voted the best restaurant in Bergen County. Over delicious pasta, meat, and seafood dishes, we also surprised Darren Kennedy with a mini birthday celebration.

Nicely satiated, it was time to splash the cash. Everyone made a beeline toward Saks Fifth Avenue to peruse the latest from major designers and contemporary labels, as well as stock up on favorites from the beauty hall and footwear department.

Elsewhere in The Avenue luxury wing, happy shoppers took home pieces from Saint Laurent, Hermès, and more. Meanwhile, others took part in additional activities like Blacklight Mini Golf, iceskating at The Rink, Angry Birds Mini Golf, and a trip to the virtual experience Blast7D.

To end the trip, we descended on the DreamWorks Water Park for snacks, drinks, and relaxation in the Jonathan Adler–designed private poolside cabanas with their tropical climate—or a dip in the wave pool and on the massive waterslides for those who still had a sense of adventure left in them.

Our only question as we headed back to the city was, “When can we go back!?” All in a day’s work!

NICKELODEON UNIVERSE THEME PARK

The Western Hemisphere’s largest indoor theme park attracts kids of all ages for an unforgettable day of fun.

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Greivy with Trolls Poppy and Guy Diamond at Dreamworks Water Park

Caleb Thill

Anthony Urbano

Nicholas Skidmore

Jérôme Lamaar Rice

Alex Dickerson

Luke and Rhodes DiTella

Karina Bik

Guests took a Sprinter van from New York City to New Jersey and arrived at American Dream in less than 20 minutes.

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DREAMWORKS WATER PARK

The largest indoor park in North America offers something for everyone. Visitors can also enjoy private skybox suites and poolside cabanas.

LUNCH AT CARPACCIO

Our guests took a break from the action for a delicious Italian meal.

Severine Keimig

Jérôme Lamaar Rice

SHOPPING AT SAKS FIFTH

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Our guests received gift cards from Saks to go shopping. The store at American Dream is the only location in New Jersey.

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Severine Keimig

Charlotte Bickley

Alina Baikova and Karina Bik

Darren Kennedy

Severine Keimig

Karina Bik

THE GREAT WALL

Pier59 Studios’ founder and president Federico Pignatelli has long been a visionary when it comes to embracing the latest technology. This Fashion Week, he’s launching a new era of innovation with the debut of the Virtual Production Megawall. He and Steve Baum, project lead consultant for Virtual Production, tell The Daily about this technology expected to be a game changer in the fashion and advertising worlds.

Tell us a little about Virtual Production.

Federico Pignatelli: As a disruptive technology, Virtual Production is comparable to the digital photography revolution of the late ’90s. By delivering significant cost savings, while providing creative flexibility and quality control, Virtual Production is going to radically change the way fashion and advertising content will be produced. In simple terms, instead of going to a location to shoot, we bring the location of choice into our studios in a realistic and fully immersive context. In comparison, Virtual Production can even bring deeper market-changing conditions than the recent digital revolution as a natural advancement of it. I’m confident that the fashion and advertising industries will rapidly evaluate and adopt this technological advancement and fully embrace it. How did this project come to you?

Steve Baum: Federico has always been committed to the effect of digital technology and disruptive technology on the media and communications end of the business. Pier59 Studios was very involved in the transition from film to digital. He’s always had an eye out for the next great disruptive opportunity to come along. Virtual Production was starting to generate interest right before the pandemic, and it got going in the pandemic with the production of The Mandalorian. That caught his eye. He began to see this as the next natural evolution for Pier59 Studios.

Federico, why did you want to do this?

Pignatelli: It’s the logical evolution for Pier59. When I opened, it was analog photography. We had the No. 1 photographers in the world working in the studio, and they were attached to what they knew. They knew analog film. We went from digital photography to digital motion. Most of the advertising today is done in video and some in photography in still. Now we have the next evolution in advertising, and that is virtual. I wanted to bring Pier59 up to date. Everyone talks about virtual, virtual reality, and augmented reality. We’re entering an era of digital evolution. These large screens can bring any location you want into the studio, instead of the past where the team goes to a location. We know how complicated that is. We know how complicated it is to travel. We have the highest level of liability. The screen has a cost, but it’s a fraction of the cost of bringing people to a location.

Let’s say someone wanted to shoot on a beach. Would it look like a beach?

Pignatelli: We could present a beach to the client that they would like or if they want a specific beach, we can capture images of that beach. We would send someone there to capture the images and then use those images on the screen. Instead of sending the whole team, you send one or two people.

Wow! What are some of the other ways people will be saving money?

Pignatelli: The production companies will be saving money. For example, years ago a menthol cigarette brand wanted to do a shoot on a glacier, so I went with the photographers and crew to Alaska. Finding the location took us two days. We finally found the right location and the day we wanted to shoot, it started snowing and it kept snowing for days. Five days later, the photographer shot three models against a white wall. The whole thing cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. They couldn’t control the weather. Shooting in studio can eliminate these kinds of problems.

Roughly, how much will this cost to use?

Pignatelli: We haven’t set up a price yet, but we’re in the range of $50,000 to $60,000 a day for the Megawall.

Is the wall permanently in one place at Pier59?

Baum: It is, but we do have additional movable walls. We have side lighting walls made of LED panels that are used for creating additional lighting and reflections. We can bring them together for a smaller virtual shoot.

How long did this take to make?

Baum: We started designing and sourcing it at the beginning of the summer. We went through a number of suppliers for different options. One of the things I think we did incredibly well is we have an absolutely premium product. It’s a first-class professional installation. It will be convenient and easy for any production company to come in and utilize the stage. Most of these things will consist of a rat’s nest of wires and cable. Ours has been thought out all the way through. All the cable management is completely there. The studio floor is completely bare and ready for any production company to come in and bring their equipment and plug in to our stage.

Why did you want to launch it during Fashion Week?

Pignatelli: The fashion advertising community is there during Fashion Week. The

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international community travels from Paris or London. What better time to launch than Fashion Week? We wanted to be the opening party for Fashion Week. It was a good opportunity to show the community this new technology.

Any other benefits?

Baum: One of the most significant ones is the ability to come into the studio, do a shoot, have the virtual environment set up the way you like, and then come back another time and set the stage exactly in the same condition you were in days, weeks, or months ago. Let's say you wanted to shoot a beautiful sunset scene at 4 p.m. in a spring or summer setting and your client realizes months later they want to do a reshoot or they need to adjust something. If we were doing this on location, the seasons have moved on, it’s now winter and we can’t get the same shot. If you come to the Virtual Production stage, you press a button and we’re right back to where we were months earlier.

What’s new with Industry Model Management?

Pignatelli: As any fashion service company, Industry is constantly evolving and on the forefront of new technologies in the media-entertainment field. Currently, we’re expanding on digital social media and also working on cutting-edge technologies, such as 3-D representation of models or avatars. Realistic avatars of models will allow models to be “eternal” in their current look and allow the ones that develop themselves as a brand to continue working conveniently and profitably for a longer time than the usual few years. From an operational point of view, Industry is already the largest model agency in Los Angeles and so the next big push is to have the New York office, strategically located in Pier59 Studios, to grow substantially more to rapidly surpass Los Angeles in revenues, as ultimately New York is the capital of the fashion world. With this goal, we have and are continuously expanding our model and agent roster.

Federico, you are always a visionary when it comes to the next thing. What do you think of the state of the industry right now?

Pignatelli: The advertising, fashion, and entertainment industries at large are faced, like any enterprise, with the technological revolution and so in need to adapt to it. Technology wants to bring more advancements and experiences, and generally at a lower cost, so it’s all about performance and efficiencies. The typical example of a substantial advancement in the digital media era is exactly what we’re now launching at Pier59 Studios with Virtual Production!

What else is new at Pier59?

Pignatelli: At Pier59 Studios we continuously strive, since we opened 27 years ago, to stay ahead of the market and technological changes and to continuously serve our clients, at our very best, with the top equipment and services available. The next step will be 3-D volumetric capture, on which we have already been experimentally working for few years. It’s a technology that allows to transform 2-D images in 3-D in a realistic mode as the world we live in is a three-dimensional one. This is important, because it means that we will be able to dramatically reduce the costs associated with post-production, such as 3-D facial and body animation.

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The LED Volume consists of a main 65-foot curved LED screen and 40-foot articulating ceiling, housing more than 25 million pixels capable of generating more than 25 billion colors. The 4K system is controlled by one of the most powerful virtual production systems in the world, generating more than 200 teraflops (200 trillion calculations per second) of computational power. The interactive image-based lighting is delivered at 1,500 nits (more than 5,000 lumens), producing photorealistic lighting, shadows, and reflections.

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MOVING Forward

The evolution of COTERIE is here! Returning to the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from February 21–23, this year’s show will feature new designers and fresh ways for attendees to discover established and emerging brands. Kelly Helfman, president of Informa Markets Fashion, tells The Daily what’s in store!

COTERIE had a reboot last season! Tell us more about the continuing evolution of the show. COTERIE will continue to evolve by nurturing newness in the contemporary category, bringing global brands and designers to the forefront, connecting them with key industry players and lending fresh voices to important conversations around sustainability, technology, and community. Attendees will be able to see and feel this evolution energy throughout the show.

What’s new this year, and what can attendees expect to see?

There are some incredible additions coming for 2023. This February, we will feature a new focused space on the show floor, which will highlight a portfolio of designers that represent the new era of COTERIE—an assemblage of sought-after designers with discerning perspectives that will be called the Gallery. Moving forward each season, the Gallery will present a new focus. This season will be a mixed-merchandised story of new-to-show and of-the-moment designers, each advancing the confines of their categories with their distinct points of view. This edition will have brands such as Simon Miller, Reike Nen, and Jennifer Fisher Jewelry.

What new aspects are you most excited for attendees to experience at this upcoming COTERIE?

I’m excited for our attendees to get to see the new brands, because that’s always the primary reason they come to our show—to discover the new. We have some innovative designers joining us for the first time, including some more established brands, as well as fresh emerging brands in the contemporary and advanced contemporary women’s market space. Dubié and Naya Rea will be coming to COTERIE for the first time, alongside returning advanced contemporary brands Mes Demoiselles, Madeleine Thompson, Amur, and Maxime Simoens. COTERIE is known for having a strong global community with brands from all over the world, including Korea, Turkey, France, Ukraine, and Spain. This show, we will again have a dedicated section that will house more than 70 brands from Italy all merchandised together. International labels will account for nearly 30 percent of exhibitors. New to COTERIE for February 2023 will be the addition of IMFC (Informa Markets Fashion for Change) brands including Kaphill, Liselle Kiss, and Autumn Adeigbo. This program was created in 2020 as on ongoing initiative to foster allyship, inclusion, and equality in the fashion community through programs that support, nurture, and elevate minority-owned, female-owned, and LGBT+-owned fashion brands. Our goal is to continue growing this program through each of our events.

We know one of the pillars of COTERIE is sustainability. What are some sustainability-related events and activations we should be looking for?

As a leader in the fashion industry, we want to encourage brands to become more socially and environmentally conscious. With our reach as a global organization, we have the

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opportunity, as well as the responsibility, to make a positive impact on how the fashion industry overcomes our negative contribution to the environment. At COTERIE as well as our other shows, brands have the opportunity to become Verified as Sustainable through a process that’s powered by Hey Social Good. This is done by collecting and analyzing data based off their environmental impact and social good deeds. This year, the following COTERIE brands have been verified or are in the process of becoming verified: Amur, Brodie Cashmere, Crush Cashmere, DL1961, Haris Cotton, MM33 Milano, Marine Layer, Mavi, Mia Peru, NIC+ZOE, Outerknown, Tanavana, and Vagabond. Technology plays a big part in the evolution of COTERIE. Tell us about what we can experience featuring the latest fashion technology onsite. There will be a fusion of both sustainability and technology as we move forward. Guests

COTERIE at the Jacob K. Javits Center

will be able to step into an Augmented Reality (AR) experience in a partnership with Arcadia Earth, focused on circularity, sustainability, and technology with the purpose of creating meaningful conversations to uncover new ideas and solutions to protect our environment. In addition to the educational component of the installations, our panel discussions will cover various topics with the goal of educating our attendees on innovative discoveries and new ideas in the fashion industry. This season, we’ll be providing a thought-provoking discussion on a variety of methods to become more sustainable when it comes to textiles, technology, retail solutions, and trade. Be sure to check back closer to showtime to get the full lineup of experiences and education sessions. Any special brand callouts that you might have for the upcoming COTERIE?

I’m particularly excited for Lelet New York, which is an incredible and beloved hair accessories brand in the Gallery, and they’ll be doing a styling bar where they will perform demos and provide styling opportunities with their pieces for buyers. EDIT, which is the home to an incredible assortment of handselected international collections, will have brands such as MooRER, Colombo, and Missoni shoes. We’re also launching a new Beauty area, where we’ll be welcoming some favorites like 19-69 and Alder New York.

What kind of feedback did you get about the new changes from the brands showing?

The feedback from the first iteration of our COTERIE evolution last September was beyond positive and embraced by the community. Attendees were inspired by the new look and feel, our core pillars around what we stand for, the extensive content, how we relooked at merchandising the show floor to better address how buyers shop and, of course, our interactive experiences. I think the changes were all reflective of what’s happening, not only in our industry, but in our world and it was time we took action to make impactful changes. We received numerous comments about the digitalization of our show with the use of more screens and less paper use, the AR/VR experiences, interactive digital show maps and directories, and QR codes throughout the event for curated brand edits. Attendees also expressed their appreciation for how much more intentional we were with curating our brand assortment,

which adds value for them to visit the show. Buyers asked and we listened. We want our community to know that we hear their feedback, and we’re doing everything we can to work it into our programs and strategies as we move further into 2023 and beyond.

What kind of programming is in the works?

Our show is not only about brand discovery and order writing; the on-site activations and experiences are always memorable for our attendees and inspire ideas for their own businesses. For example, just within our Accessories category we have DIY jewelry experiences, eternity bracelet giveaways, a nail art bar, and complimentary permanent accessory activations. Each year we present a physical trend display to help guide our retailers on what to shop for, and this year we’re kicking it up a notch by offering a COTERIE New York interactive trend display, where guests can activate with the press of a button to uncover a curation of the latest trends. All this content, including our robust trend reports, are complimentary for our attendees.

How do you and your team typically celebrate when the show is over?

Personally, I like to take a spa day and a long nap. Most of our shows take a minimum of six months to plan, produce, and create with a limited staff. It’s incredible what our team pulls off in such little time. We’re always strategizing or planning; we never have downtime. For example, I’m setting all the 2024 show details now while planning and executing our Q1 events. With Informa Markets Fashion organizing 14 shows a year, it’s crucial that the team and I all take some well-deserved time after each major event to reset and recharge to avoid burnout.

We give the team a few days off after each show to make sure they do just that! I’m a major advocate of self-care and a healthy work-life balance.

Anything else you’d like to add?

Things are just beginning for the COTERIE community. As we all know, change doesn’t happen overnight. That’s why we call this an “evolution.” We’re making headway and starting to evolve our show’s offering for both brands and buyers in a way we never did before. COTERIE is not only about bringing brands and buyers together, but also industry tastemakers, whether that be stylists, top press, influencers, investors, and activists. It’s about the full ecosystem coming together to make business happen and move our industry forward.

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The MAN With the PLAN!

There’s never a dull day for Antonino Laspina, Trade Commissioner of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). And with 70 “Made in Italy” brands about to showcase their wares at COTERIE this season, Laspina has had a particularly busy start to the year. With the total export of Italian fashion to the U.S. continually growing and valued at a record high, the Italian Trade Agency is expanding its focus across the country with new initiatives, more trade shows, and even bigger events. Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store for 2023 and beyond.

What is your outlook at the start of 2023? What are you most looking forward to?

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is now hosting more trade shows, networking events, and consumer-facing events than ever before to support Italian brands as they recover post-pandemic and look to the future in more regional American markets than ever before. Simultaneously, we’ve been able to provide digital solutions proprietarily designed to enable Italian brands to do business more easily and effectively with American wholesaler and retailer partners. Our presence and impact in the American fashion market has grown exponentially, as has the successes of the best “Made in Italy” brands we’re honored to support.

How are you feeling ahead of another busy February?

COTERIE is always highly anticipated because it allows us to bring two sides of the womenswear world together and fosters trade through personal relationshipbuilding. The challenges of COVID-19 travel restrictions will not soon be forgotten, so the Italian Trade Agency treasures opportunities to reunite brands and buyers face-to-face. Plus, we just wrapped up the Chicago Collective menswear show, where we sponsored 62 of the best “Made in Italy” brands to show their collections to U.S. retailers, so this is a tremendously busy month for us.

What has been keeping you busy lately as ITA brands get ready to return to NYC?

This season ITA will sponsor 70-plus brands at COTERIE, positioned together on the show floor in our dedicated Italian Pavilion. As always, we’re dedicated to supporting our brands to ensure they are set up for success during the precious time they have with U.S. retailers. Logistically, this task requires an enormous amount of preparation, but it’s also equally important to us to create memorable experiences for U.S. retail buyers attending the show that convey the Italian lifestyle that everyone aspires to, no matter where they’re from.

Is there anticipation among the brands ahead of COTERIE?

The anticipation has grown more profound than ever. ITA is dedicated to supporting our brand partners and is highly invested—not just in the economic sense, but emotionally as well. It’s a joy to support their wins, and we’ve seen some big ones lately. Some of our COTERIE brands, past and present, have been picked up by world-known retailers of the highest caliber, like Saks Fifth Avenue. We’ve amassed some impactful “proof of concept” for Italian brands, which proves that relationship-building and consistency in marketing messaging and content creation can absolutely result in the international expansion every entrepreneur dreams of.

Are there any new ways that the ITA is supporting Italian brands this season?

This season, we will be hosting a lounge in the center of the Italian Pavilion, which in the mornings will host a complimentary espresso bar and afternoon aperitivo with Italian-curated cocktails and bites. We’ve commissioned famed fashion illustrator Meredith Wing to create stunning artwork for the lounge, and we’ll have an impressive Italian wanderlust-inspired “floral flash,” which is sure to be a showstopper—and an Instagram dream!

Do you have many new brands this year?

About one-third of our 70 presenting brands will be new to the COTERIE show. There are many new designers to discover in the categories of women’s RTW, handbags, shoes, and fashion jewelry, as well as our perennial favorite returning brands.

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How were brands feeling after 2022? What were some positive takeaways?

We saw a continued post-pandemic comeback for our brands in 2022. Thanks to the resilience and the spirit of the Italian entrepreneurs—and certainly thanks to the measures adopted by the Italian government—we’ve seen a growth of the Italian export in the U.S. in many sectors, and fashion has been among the best performers. At the end of 2022, we estimate an approximate 15 percent growth, while at the end of 2021 the growth was approximately 54 percent. Combined, the total export from Italy to the U.S. has shown continual growth, and we estimate an all-time record of export around $70 billion at the end of the 2022.

What have been some highlights for the ITA since we last spoke in September 2022?

Sustainability will continue to play a central role. We must continue to communicate on product specialization and transparency as production cycles are scrutinized for their sustainability commitments, both environmental and social. The ongoing beIT campaign will continue to grow its positive impact. The best-inclass quality associated with “Made in Italy” remains ingrained in [the minds of] baby boomers and Gen X, but where we’ve seen remarkable ethical shifts is with younger generations—specifically younger millennials and Gen Z—who have a refreshed desire for quality and nondisposable purchases that when cared for will last a lifetime. This changing consumer ethos bodes very well for “Made in Italy” fashion and accessories; younger generations care more about life cycles of goods, sustainability, and passed-down production techniques. It’s also worth mentioning the two promotional campaigns ITA conducted across multiple floors of Saks Fifth Avenue, introducing new and emerging designers from Italy. We also had a fantastic experience with our NYC shopping festival “Italy on Madison,” where we collaborated with Manhattan’s Madison Avenue business district and approximately 80-plus Italian brand commercial activities, promoting the Italian lifestyle for an entire week.

What are some initiatives you and your team are working on for this year?

ITA will be debuting its first-ever fashion “road show” starting in March in Los Angeles and then moving to Dallas, Miami, and Atlanta, bringing new Italian brands to regional U.S. markets via B2B appointments with retailers and buyers. This spring, we will unveil a new site refresh for EXTRAITASTYLE, ITA’s proprietary digital platform with wholesale tools designed to make it easier for American retailers to discover 100-plus Italian brands online. We have a busy summer ahead partnering with the Cosmoprof North America beauty show in Las Vegas, the Feel the Yarn show in NYC featuring world-class Italian yarns, and the National Bridal Market show in Chicago. Then we’ll move directly into supporting the next round of U.S. fashion trade shows in the fall previewing Spring/Summer 2024 collections, followed by the Functional Fabric Fair in Portland, Oregon, highlighting Italian technical fabrics—plus, a few more yet-to-be-announced surprises!

Antonino Laspina

READY TO WEAR

Without further ado, let’s meet the Italian brands showcasing their wares at COTERIE from February 21–23 at the Javits Center.

OPIFICIO MODENESE

This Capri-based brand prides itself on unique design and quality fabrics. With garments rooted in traditional Italian craftsmanship, expect rich and vibrant colors that mirror the picturesque landscapes of the Italian coasts. (Agent: Matteo Bautti; matteo.bautti@gmail.com)

QUEEN MODA

Born on the rocky coast of Positano, Queen Moda’s luxury beachwear selection has always been reminiscent of its sun-kissed corner-of-paradise beginnings. (Contact: Maria Gentile; maria@queenmodapositano.com)

ETiCi

ETiCi’s brand ethos is simple—cool, calm, and collected. Operating out of the Carpi district for more than 25 years, the womenswear label aims to impress its diverse customer base while maintaining its low environmental impact.

(Contact: Andrea Vignoli; andrea.vignoli@etici.eu)

MAURIZIO MIRI

Maurizio Miri champions tailoring and attention to detail in a way that only Italians know how. Its chic menswear and womenswear collections alike are underpinned by the view that “what is simple is always beautiful.” (Contact: Maurizio Miri; info@mauriziomiri.com)

DON THE FULLER

Celebrating the longevity of denim and concentrating on this timeless fabric, this brand has been able to use innovative techniques to prolong the life of used denim in order to create unique and modern designs. (Contact: Chiara Iachini; sm@donthefuller.it)

GAIOFATTO

Venice-founded label Gaiofatto is much more than what meets the eye, which is elegantly bold womenswear. Namesake founder Michela Gaiofatto aims to deliver fashion that not only empowers women, but does so with a feminine aesthetic and eco-conscious manufacturing.

(Contact: Michela Gaiofatto; michela@gaiofatto.com)

OPIFICIO MODENESE

DON THE FULLER

MAURIZIO MIRI

ETiCi

MAURIZIO MASSIMINO

Specializing in sharp tailoring, Maurizio Massimino focuses on wearability and creates elevated basics that are refined, elegant, and timeless. (Contact: Cristina Massignani; massignanicristina@gmail.com)

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PHISIQUE DU ROLE

PDR Phisique du Role have a distinct vision of what beauty is to them. Combining light and breezy fabrics with androgynous design, this brand succeeds in merging cool with comfort, while using fashion for social justice. (Agent: Stylistico Inc.; marcello@stylistico.us)

AZA LEA

Clean lines and geometric shapes, Aza Lea reconceives classic Italian tailoring through continuously seeking out new perspectives. Luxurious fabrics and intricate tailoring are the cornerstones of its elegant designs. (Contact: Marta Liberatori; altamoda@aza-lea-italia.com)

DE SANTIS

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Sleek fashion-forward garb that will make you do a double take. Founded in 1961, the luxury label has grown synonymous with avant-garde style, unfaltering tradition, and elegant couture for men and women alike. (Contact: Carmine De Santis; desantismoda@gmail.com)

BESSI

If anything is for certain, it’s that Italians know how to have fun—and Bessi’s splashy prints and colorful palettes are proof. (Contact: Antonella Gennari; antonella@averardobessi.it)

CALIBAN

Operating out of the same camiceria at which its first shirt was sewn in 1979, Caliban is an enthusiast for clean design and undeniably Italian excellence. (Agent: Gruppo Mattei USA; michela. petrali@gruppomatteinc.com)

VLT’S BY VALENTINA’S

A leading force in the women’s shirt and blouse sector, VLT’s focuses on keeping its stock in line with trends, while never compromising on timeless dependability. (Agent: Lino Puccio & Co.; pucciofashion@aol.com)

CALIBAN

AZA LEA

BESSI

PDR PHISIQUE DU ROLE

DE SANTIS BY MARTIN ALVAREZ

MAURIZIO MASSIMINO

VLT’S BY VALENTINA’S

READY TO WEAR

GIOVANNA NICOLAI

Giovanna Nicolai needs no introduction—and it’s easy to see why. Its high-fashion repertoire of madeto-last pieces favor bold silhouettes, tasteful prints, and a city-meets-chill state of mind. (Contact: Daniele Macellari; info@giovannanicolai.it)

GOODMATCH

Goodmatch has been designing with the modern working woman top of mind for more than half a century. Stitched with high-performing and ecosustainable fabrics, any Goodmatch ware is the perfect candidate for on-the-go errands and grabbing an aperitivo alike. (Agent: ODVision - Olga Fontanillas; olgafd@o-dvision.com)

PANTALONIFICIO CRISTINA DURIO

Cristina Durio inherited the creative flare and artisan tailoring expertise of her late father, who began tailoring in the 1960s. Now specializing in women’s trousers, her collections are distinguished by attention to detail, fit, packaging, finish, and fabric. (Agent: Catia Saetti; c.saetti@viadellaseta.eu)

GIADA CURTI

Elegance in abundance? You heard it here first. Giada Curti’s romantic dresses, skirts, and blouses have won the brand both Instagram and commercial fame. (Contact: Antonio Curti; antonio@giadacurti.it)

FELEPPA

Fancy frocks? Look no further. From dance-floorready minis to floor-sweeping maxis, and all the separates your heart could desire, this brand has it all. (Agent: Joan Taveras; info@jtgroupinc.us)

GOODMATCH

FELEPPA

GIADA CURTI

PANTALONIFICIO CRISTINA DURIO

GIOVANNA NICOLAI

PLUS

This design team has a flair for customization, combining Italian craftsmanship, creativity and selfexpression for garments that stand out from the crowd. (Agent: Natascia Donadello; amministrazione@ myplus.design)

TRICOT CHIC

Delivering irresistible staples since 1972, Tricot Chic's hits are still made—and perfected—in Italy, from start to finish. (Agent: O Marche Showroom; bruno@omarche.com)

XACUS

Made-to-measure shirts that epitomize the attention to detail and tailoring prowess that Italians champion. (Agent: ODVision - Olga Fontanillas; olgafd@o-dvision.com)

FRIDA QUERIDA FIRENZE

One look at Frida Querida Firenze’s stylish swimwear offering and you’ll be ready to book a trip pronto. (Agent: Mimi Levitas; mimilevitas@gmail.com)

SALVATORE MARTORANA

This Italian house's mission is demonstrated through impeccably crafted suits, shirts, ties, and accessories. (Agent: ADC Showroom; adc@adcshowroom.com)

HOMIE

Homie is the fashion editor’s go-to brand for elevated, luxe, and pared-back separates that never compromise on impact. (Contact: Marco Bortoli Casatto; marcobortoli20@gmail.com)

SALVATORE MARTORANA

FRIDA QUERIDA FIRENZE

PLUS

TRICOT CHIC

XACUS

HOMIE

ACCESSORIES

RADICA STUDIO

A vision of modernity, Radica Studio is breaking new ground in Italian fashion. Utilizing its distinctly Italian expertise in leather goods, hand-stitching, waxing and tannery tie-dying, expect sensual and modern accessories. (Contact: Davide Grillo; radicastudio.contact@gmail.com)

ORENELLA BIJOUX

Handcrafted in an atelier in the heart of Milan, Ornella Bijoux has gained notoriety as one of the leaders in haute couture jewelry by transforming pearls, seashells, painted wood, Murano glass, vintage ceramics, and Swarovski crystals into breathtaking jewels. (Contact: Simona Scala; scala.simona@ gmail.com)

BEBA GIOIELLI

Handcrafted in Florence and designed to elicit a carefree joy in each wearer, jeweler Beba Gioielli’s genderless gems are made for any and every occasion. (Contact: Beatrice Filippini; beba@bebagioielli.com)

ROBERTO PANCANI

Roberto Pancani has a unique aesthetic—and we can’t get enough. Its product offering of straw bags and totes screams perfection with every weave. From lightweight raffia to intrecciato leather, leave it to Roberto Pancani to make the ultimate carryall. (Contact: Roberto Pancani; info@ robertopancani.it)

ANGIOLO FRASCONI

This family-owned brand has accumulated prestige through a half-century of passion and dedication to the craft of hatmaking. Its creations are brought to life through traditional means of ancient machines and hand-finishing. (Contact: Franco Frasconi; commerciale@frasconi.it)

WS&

WS&, founded in 2015 by Matteo Carrubba and Angela Tomasoni, is known for contemporary designs that are inspired by bold ’80s and ’90s Italian fashion. (Contact: Matteo Carrubba; matteo.carrubba@gmail.com)

RADICA STUDIO

ROBERTO PANCANI

BEBA GIOIELLI

ORENELLA BIJOUX

ANGIOLO FRASCONI

WS&

ARCADIA

This sustainably sourced, artisanally made bag label checks all the right boxes. From oversize hobo bags to structured bucket bags, architectural shapes to asymmetric lines, each made-for-always silhouette is an investment worth making. (Agent: Margarita Martinez; mcollections.margarita@gmail.com)

ALIENINA

Sustainable bag label Alienina prides itself on singularity—that is, its collection of handmade, rope-stitched totes wherein no two are the same. To impress further, each tag boasts a humane secondlife 100 percent “Made in Italy” promise. (Contact: Eliana Venier; eliana@alienina.com)

MM33 MILANO

Silk scarves are a timeless staple in any sophisticated wardrobe. MM33 Milano reimagines them through tasteful designs made from recycled silk. (Contact: Brunella Magrini; hello@mm33.it)

ANTÚRA ACCESSORI

Inspired by a scenic Sicilian landscape, this brand is devoted to finding new materials and refined jewels that reflect the enchanting light of the island. (Contact: Letterio Coppolino; info@ anturaccessori.it)

ADG ARTIGIANO DEL GUANTO

This Neapolitan leather workshop specializes in traditional and simple gloves. Crafted by hand and sourced only from the finest of materials, each bespoke “piece of art” enjoys a thorough vetting process before finding its way onto your hands. (Contact: Francesco Ricciardiello; francesco. ricciardiello@artigianodelguanto.com)

ATHISON

This quintessential sustainable leather goods brand boasts more than 100 years of excellence in Italian craftsmanship. Accessories range from belts and bags to dog accessories, homeware, and beyond. (Contact: Massimiliano D'Ambrosi; athison@ manifatturadomodossala.it)

ANITA BILARDI

Anita Bilardi promises a bag assortment that shouts beauty with simplicity. Its irresistible carryall styles aside, Anita Bilardi focuses its resources on employing, empowering, and supporting women.

(Contact: Eleonora Grimaldi; alguisrl@gmail.com)

NEO’ DI ROSANNA CONTADINI

Founded in 2007, when Rosanna Contadini discovered neoprene yarn and was struck by the velvety texture in contrast to its sturdy appearance and saw the potential of this material to craft intriguing accessories.

(Contact: Catherine Leandri; info@rosannaneodesign.com)

ALIENINA

MM33 MILANO

ANITA BILARDI

ARCADIA

ANTÚRA ACCESSORI

NEO’ DI ROSANNA CONTADINI

ADG ARTIGIANO DEL GUANTO

ATHISON

ACCESSORIES

ANDREA CARDONE

Stylish and practical, Andrea Cardone’s metropolitan accessories offering is hard to pass up. From oversize hobo totes and backpacks to compact clutches and leather motorcycle helmets, these pieces are sure to elevate any outfit (and Vespa ride!) to the next level. (Contact: Barbara Baldini; sales@andreacardone.com)

ALTA MODA BELT

This “Made in Italy” belt label is the real deal, and has been for more than 50 years. Enlisting expert hands, tasteful creativity, and an Italian state of mind, each handcrafted belt is manufactured with advanced production techniques. (Contact: Stefania Pellicioli; commerciale@ altamodabelt.it)

ANGELA CAPUTI GIUGGIÙ

This Florentine designer derives inspiration from 1940s American film. Her jewelry is recognized for its smooth lines, carefully selected materials, and unique color combinations. The creativity of this brand has even been on display at The Met! (Contact: Angela Caputi; angelacaputi@ hotmail.com)

CUOIERIA FIORENTINA

Despite being a favorite across the world, Florence-based luggage label Cuoieria Fiorentina holds fast to Italian tradition, culture, and quality. The outcome is a sleek fashion-forward offering of bags you actually want—from departure to destination. (Agent: ODVision - Olga Fontanillas; olgafd@o-dvision.com)

MELA

Handmade in Italy and sold everywhere from the Hamptons to tropical islands, jewelry retailer Mela offers a beach vibe and a half! With pearls, shells, and gems on deck, each design evokes a laid-back, sabbaticalready state of mind with ease. Buon viaggio! (Contact: Manuela Girone; vicmelafra@gmail.com)

MAISON DRESSAGE

Inspired by the equestrian world and the traditions of discipline, precision, and elegance, Maison Dressage’s accessories incorporate architectural design and minimalism. This culminates in sophisticated adornments that add an air of refinement to the simplest of outfits. (Agent: Joan Taveras; info@jtgroupinc.us)

ANDREA CARDONE

MAISON DRESSAGE

MELA

ALTA MODA BELT CUOIERIA FIORENTINA

ANGELA CAPUTI GIUGGIÙ

ACCESSORIES/SHOES

AZZAIA

This Milanese newcomer to the field of leather goods is making waves, thanks to its commitment to sustainable luxury and responsible production.

(Agent: Angelique Wohmann; angelique@mw-grp.com)

RE49

Valentino Masolini’s vision for RE49 began in 1949 when he used recycled fabric from military uniforms to make shoes. This commitment to sustainability has been carried on and expanded upon, with the use of everything from used denim and old tires to sails and beach chairs utilized.

(Contact: Alberto Ciani; alberto@re49.it)

N i S

Footwear crafted for the outdoors, which boasts 30 years of passion and know-how, N I S is constantly expanding the materials used to create hardwearing shoes designed to carry you through rain, snow, and shine in style.

(Contact: Daniela Dalla Torre; daniela@newitaliashoes.it)

THIERRY RABOTIN

At Thierry Rabotin, it’s all about striking a balance between form, fit, and function while never compromising on style. Flaunting a 100 percent “Made in Italy” stamp on every shoe, the outfitter boasts a color-rich selection of everyday companions made for the sensibly stylish woman. (Contact: Marta McKay; martamckay@thierryrabotin.com)

CRISTINA MILLOTTI

Since the inception of Cristina Millotti in 1967, this footwear line has maintained its loyalty to tradition. The passion for shoes that has been passed down through generations of this family business is showcased through their enduring dedication to quality. (Agent: Roberto Angiolucci; roberto@theprivatedesign.com)

CRISTINA MILLOTTI

AZZAIA

THIERRY RABOTIN

KNITWEAR

LORENA BENATTI

The face of femininity since 1956, Lorena Benatti is the ITA label specializing in know-how knitwear. From two-toned palettes and asymmetrical cuts, sporty sets to professional tailoring, Lorena Benatti will fulfill all your knitted needs. (Contact: Francesca Corradini; amministrazione@stambecco.com)

WHYCI

With raw materials, timeless class, and generations of elegance as its bread and butter, Whyci is a go-to label for more reasons than one. Untreated wool, silk, and cashmere blends decorated with seasonal prints and embroideries? You had us at ciao! (Contact: Elena Ghisolfi; elena@ycmilano.it)

B.YU

This knitwear brand is interested in exploring the character of the modern woman while promoting individuality. Collections echo this pursuit through expansive variety and knitwear that’s packed with personality. (Agent: Consortium 27; patric@ consortium27.com)

IN BED WITH YOU

Founded in 2015 by Claudio Lai and Gigi Aterni, In Bed With You launched onto the fashion scene with its printed and reversible cashmere beanies and never looked back. (Agent: Claudio Lai; info@inbedwithyou.it)

WHYCI B.YU

LORENA BENATTI

IN BED WITH YOU

POUR MOI

High-quality knitwear that reflects the ever-evolving nature of fashion and femininity. Pourmoi guarantees the best of Italian-sourced materials and impeccable execution.

(Contact: Erika Lepore; pourmoisrls@gmail.com)

PLOUMANAC'H

Delivering Arenzano-based Ploumanac’h consistently nails knitwear. Think: handpainted cashmere sweaters and easy-going, cozy, and chic staples for your forever closet.

(Agent: ODVision - Olga Fontanillas; olgafd@o-dvision.com).

MELAROSA

Nestled deep in the Tuscan countryside, Melarosa has a refreshing focus on sustainable luxury (silk, cashmere, and cotton must-haves) and intimate buyer-seller dynamics.

(Contact: Eleonora Pavoni; eleonora.pavoni@me.com)

OF HANDMADE

With an offering indicative of its name, cult-favorite knitwear brand Of Handmade celebrates traditional practice and contemporary design in every piece. Its design approach combined with its sustainable “no planet B” ethos leaves Of Handmade a favorite, season after season. (Agent: T3-Apparel; antigone@t3apparel.net)

ABSTRACT

This knitwear brand is ahead of the curve. Collections range from traditional pieces, including plaid scarves to contemporary designs like woolen balaclavas. You can guarantee this brand always has a finger on the pulse of incoming knitwear trends, too. (Agent: Antigone Sorkin; antigone@t3apparel.net)

ABSTRACT

MELAROSA

POUR MOI

OF HANDMADE

PLOUMANAC’H

KNITWEAR

ADESI CASHMERE

Paying constant attention to detail and rising trends, yet reinstating its loyalty to timeless style is, perhaps, what Adesi does best. Plus, an impressive selection of button-down knits, turtlenecks, cardigans, and zipped sweaters. (Agent: Adelfo Sisto; sisto@adesitex.it)

SHE’S SO

Feminine knitwear has always been part of She’s So founder Nicola Nicolini’s DNA. Now, 50-plus years after the label’s inception, customers are still flocking to its racks for his standout attention to detail and unconventional approach to modern elegance. (Agent: Lino Puccio & Co., pucciofashion@aol.com)

BIANCALANCIA

Produced in Veneto, this luxury casualwear brand elevates everything, thanks to luxe materials. Focusing on quality cashmere, alpaca wool, and silks, it’s all about plush fabrics and chic silhouettes. (Agent: Lino Puccio & Co., pucciofashion@aol.com)

Ta.Sk.

Flaunting a hard-to-come-by design ethos of minimalist opulence, Ta.Sk. delivers chic womenswear through and through—sweaters, loungewear, outerwear, and more. And, yes, even cashmere sweat sets! (Agent: Giovanni Vasta; italianlifestyl_2013@libero.it)

ROCCO RAGNI

Tucked away in the foothills of Mount Tezio, Perugia label Rocco Ragni has grown synonymous with artisanal knitwear and precious cashmere. Each design pulls inspiration from its namesake founder’s interest in traditional spinning techniques and the beauty of Umbrian terrain. (Contact: Stefano Moreschi; stefano.moreschi@roccoragni.it)

Ta.Sk.

SHE’S SO

BIANCALANCIA

ROCCO RAGNI

ADESI CASHMERE

OUTERWEAR

SUPREMA

Suprema’s Venetian base is indicative of its quality and excellence. Between its camel coats stitched in double-faced cashmere, sheepskin parkas, and mink, sable, and chinchilla finishes, Suprema lives up to its English-translated name. (Agent: ODVision - Olga Fontanillas; olgafd@o-dvision.com)

BUN ITALY

This newcomer has grown to popularity for its fun and energetic take on outerwear for the modern woman by creating youthful designs with organic hues and distinctive textures. (Contact: Francesca Miatto; francesca.miatto@padovafurs.it)

LANDI FANCY

Landi Fancy’s sustainable outerwear line offers a unique inventory of waterproof peacoats, down jackets, and uniquely crafted fur overcoats.

(Contact: Simone Landi; info@lrlandi.it)

STILNOLOGY

Sumptuous outerwear, from puffers that look just as good in the Alps as they do in Aspen, is the name of the game for Stilnology. (Agent: ODVision - Olga Fontanillas; olgafd@o-dvision.com)

DI BELLO BY FONTANI

Since the 1990s, this label makes a convincing case for Florentine outerwear as well as leather and sheepskin tailoring. (Contact: Nick Xhumba; dibello@dibello.com)

CHIARULLI

Outerwear and accessories brand Chiarulli has strived for excellence— namely, with strict adherence to Italian tailoring standards, unfaltering quality, and sensible taste. (Contact: Valerio Vizziello; commerciale@ chiarullimoda.com)

LANDI FANCY

SUPREMA

STILNOLOGY

CHIARULLI

DI BELLO BY FONTANI

BUN ITALY

THE WORLD of PLANET

By Lauren G

Planet’s Lauren Grossman is shooting for the stars. As her luxury lifestyle brand continues to grow and grow, the owner and designer is honing in on the signatures she’s become known for—timeless, seasonless staples that can be layered and styled ad infinitum. After all, she’s always been her own best litmus test. “Chic is always in style,” she tells The Daily. Here’s what’s keeping her bright-eyed for the year ahead.

What’s your outlook for this year, and what are you most excited about?

I have an optimistic outlook for this year. My motivation is the love of my brand. I create it, I show it, and I actually wear it 24/7 and 365 days a year. Talk about a “lifestyle” brand!

What has been inspiring and motivating you as

I always look at the designer market for inspiration. I then interpret the runway and couture pieces to be wearable, with the everyday woman in mind. What’s new for the season? What are you anticipating to be big hits?

Our new fabric is a washable suede faux silk called peach skin. It gives a visual texture to a soft flowy fabric. It’s perfect for evening or any occasion. It will also be paired down with our knits and tees for a chic casual look.

For those reading the story who don’t know the brand, what do they need to know about your approach to style and a timeless closet?

Planet’s approach to style has been the same for the past 22 years I have been in business. We’re not a fast fashion company. My mantra is seasonless, effortless,

timeless pieces in luxury fabrics; that’s how a wardrobe is built. Every piece from Planet is sustainable. It can be worn day or night, dressed up or down, and every piece can be mixed and matched. I always say Planet is a great canvas for your best statement accessories. It’s a well-rounded wardrobe based on timeless style and sophistication.

What do you think keeps your customers coming back for more? Wearable, sustainable, washable chic fashion. Comfort and style are synonymous with Planet. The more you have, the more you can layer and create your own individual look.

What areas of the business are you seeing the most growth in post-pandemic?

The post-pandemic bump in business has been great for Planet because we’re known for our pima cotton T-shirts and knits. Everyday casual, wearable clothes are great investment pieces for women. If it’s too glitzy, too patterned, or too much of a costume look, then it’s not going to give someone enough bang for their buck. So that wearability is where we thrive.

Will you be doing COTERIE this season?

I have always done COTERIE. I launch every new collection I create there. It allows me real-time access

to feedback from my buyers, and the energy of the trade show is phenomenal.

What are some of your own new favorite pieces this season, and how are you wearing them?

I tend to live in the knit tops. I’m always cold in my condo or in the office! A cotton sweater suits my needs— it’s relaxed, cozy, and comfortable. I can pair the sweater with leggings, jeans, skirts, or wide-leg pants with sneakers, booties, or heels. Based on where I’m going, I then decide which bottom choice to finish the look with. What’s ahead for the brand?

The brand is growing annually, so 2023 is all about full speed ahead!

Lauren Grossman

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Agent R.E.D. International Showroom

Founder Genie Parada-Fishman reveals the current vision for Agent R.E.D. International, the brands she believes you should buy for your 2023 wardrobe, how zooming is here to stay and why you should take a trek to Williamsburg, Brooklyn to visit the showroom space.

Reflecting on 22 years of fashion from the launch of Agent RED international… Looking back, what an extraordinary whirlwind of a career with so many distinct chapters! Founding Agent R.E.D. International and managing the likes of some of the very best independent domestic and international designers has been an fantastic experience. I’ve traveled the world and met fascinating people along the way. I’ve worked with the some of the world’s most outstanding product. So many evolutions in the adventures to get to this moment. So many stories, many of them tumultuous, ridiculous, and wonderful. I couldn’t be happier with my current partnerships with incredible brands. What it takes to make it as a part of Agent R.E.D. International’s world…

Tractr Jeans is a dynamic, New York based apparel company specializing in all things denim. Tractr’s premium jeans brand is known for its unique styles and great fit on all body types. The pricing is sharp, retailing for under $100 while quality and design are top notch. Tractr has a cult following for their staple denim as well as for their extravagant fashion that is immediately bold and striking. Flares and wide leg styles join staple skinnies in wellrounded collection that appeals to a multi-faceted girl.

Whatever your look, you can find yourself in these incredible pieces that stretch along with your movement and feel as great as they look. The Tractr Jean collection also includes fabulous shackets and jackets to complete the look.

I take pride in the longevity of my relationships with my designers. I go into every new brand relationship with a long term vision in mind. There is no margin for error these days… a successful designer must have organized logistics, exceptional product, consistency in design, unparalleled quality and dedicated customer service. There is too much competition not to be outstanding in every respect. Agent R.E.D. International is well regarded for offering the best in the market coupled with my personalized and passionate commitment.

logistics, exceptional product, consistency in design,

The who’s who in Agent R.E.D. International’s roster of brands…

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XCVI is the go-to for polished casual-chic dressing. Wearables is all about wardrobe staples at a sharp price. is the epitome of cozy, plush and glam knits you will live in. Tractr Jeans are the most flattering in my personal closet. Essitam sweaters are a spectacular kaleidoscope color and texture. Finally, our newest addition is a brand that I originally managed during its launch, Threads 4 Thought T4T offers fashion, active and lounge wear in a myriad of sustainable, organic and recycled fabrics. T4T is fashion with a purpose. T4T also offers Mens apparel! Agent R.E.D. International is a one stop shop to fill your closet and your store with the most fabulous clothing for every occasion.

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ZOOMING with Genie is a thing! Virtual connection has revolutionized how we work with retailers around the country! I cannot be thankful enough for the opportunity that ZOOM created for me to personally work with buyers in remote areas all in the same day without leaving the showroom. Although there is nothing that completely replaces a trade event, the virtual connection is a wonderful and efficient way to share new product.

Brooklyn Showroom shenanigans…

The showroom may not be central to the garment center, but it sure is in the center of the fashion world. Williamsburg is the home of the chic, the hipster, the fashion editors and influencers. The energy is vibrant. The signature graffiti scene is a must visit. Retailers love to come to the new space for excellent IG footage for their feeds on the streets of BKLYN. Never a miss are spreads of the best French baked goods, Brooklyn bagels, shmears and anything else their heart desires.

The vision for 2023 is clear… Although I am always evolving to stay on top of my game, my secret formula for success has always been true to it’s roots from inception. I bring a diverse and distinct selection of products from incredible designers that create modern clothing for the contemporary women. Its all about the product.

The evolution @agentredintl… Its apparent that social media is a crucial component in any business or personal development. Our IG has morphed from featuring designers imagery to sharing my orated seasonal product presentations and my Brooklyn street fashion from REDspotted! Check it out!

Coterie is the best in show!

Of course its NYC, so the Coterie trade show attracts the most incredible brands on the fashion scene under one roof at the Javits Center. It’s a must attend for any buyer who is seeking to bring an understanding of market trends to their local area. You will always find Agent R.E.D. International brands at Coterie!

Threads 4 Thought designs and produces apparel that has a positive impact on people and an innately smaller impact on our planet. They work hard to source sustainable raw materials for their fabrics and partner with ethical factories to make our products. Threads 4 Thought is always striving to do better and elevate the ethical and sustainable standards within our industry.

SUSTAINABLE: T4T

Sources the world’s most sustainable materials, including Organic Cotton, Recycled Polyester, and Lenzing Modal.

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ETHICAL: T4T Factories around the world hold the highest certifications in the industry, ensuring the best working conditions, and the highest level of sustainable production processes.

IMPACTFUL: Through partnerships with non-profits and our continued commitment to long term sustainable initiatives, we strive to make sure that everything we do translates to lasting positive impact.

Zoom with Genie in progress.

Coterie fun with Lisa and Cece.

Showroom shenanigans with Meraki.

THE EPITOME OF “INCLUSIVE” IN THEIR APPROACH TO DEFINING A UNIQUE BRAND OF CASUAL, COMFORTABLE CHIC. Two divisions of the same company, XCVI and Wearables are well known for their extraordinary ability to outfit a woman of any size, any age in comfortable and chic pieces. XCVI pieces are the goto, that women around the country share, is a constant in their wardrobe worn to “shreds”.

XCVI and Wearables offer a unique approach to casual clothing. the pieces are polished yet comfortable and not sloppy. After two years of wearing sweats, women are more than eager to wear some more structure and look and feel great again. Now more than ever, the act of getting dressed has become an act of SELF-CARE.

XCVI is all about elevated fabrics, unique hand washes, exceptional details, and novelty that is fresh and new seasonally.

XCVI’s Wearables division is all about key staple-toyour-wardrobe pants, dresses, and tops that reincarnate seasonally in new colors and washes. The price point is the sharpest on the market for this caliber of product. The newly launched and incredibly successful CORE Wearables program features our best selling shorts, pants, a skirt and dress in neutral colors intended for reorder all year round.

Wearables fashion + CORE = the essentials you will wear on repeat daily to conquer all adventures in your life while looking spectacular!

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High school nickname: Spike

In high school, you’d find me... at cheerleading practice

Ideal teen prom date: Drew Barrymore

TEAM SPIRIT

Let’s take a trip down memory lane, shall we? We’re throwing it back to yearbook picture day with some of our fave designers on the schedule!

W N F Y H I GH

High school nickname: My brother called me Toad—not my finest moment! In high school, you’d find me… at a concert—everyone from The Grateful

In high school, you’d find me... outside, smoking in my car

Voted most likely to... succeed

Ideal teen prom date: John Travolta

High school nickname: Caesar

In high school, you’d find me... dreaming about becoming a Eurovision star

Ideal teen prom date: Whitney Houston—but also Kevin Costner!

In high school, you’d find me... at the soccer field

Voted most likely to... succeed in business

Ideal teen prom date: Faye Dunaway

High school nickname: The Darzi; the master tailor

Voted most likely to... become an activist

Ideal teen prom date: Johnny Depp, but if he wasn’t free, Jared Leto!

High school nickname: Funnily enough, Daniel. My actual name!

In high school, you’d find me... on the concourse critiquing fashion

Ideal teen prom date: Lil’ Kim

In high school, you’d find me… ice-skating before class, hanging in the art room, and dance or theater rehearsal after class

Ideal teen prom date: In hindsight…not a boy!

In high school, you’d find me… sewing or sketching when I should have been in painting class

Voted most likely to… have a successful fashion brand!

In high school, you’d find me... at the library

Voted… best-dressed

Ideal teen prom date: Luis, my husband. We met when we were 16!

High school nickname: HRH

In high school, you’d find me… plotting to get out of there

Ideal teen prom date: Tom Cruise as Wonder Woman

In high school, you’d find me… cutting fabric on the floor of a hallway

Voted most likely to... move to Paris

Ideal teen prom date: Mr. Darcy

Jonathan Simkhai

Tory Burch

Dennis Basso

Christian Juul Nielsen

Naeem Khan

Bibhu Mohapatra

Sergio Hudson

Daniella Kallmeyer

Christian Siriano

Patricia Bonaldi Bach Mai Prabal Gurung

Dead to Neil Young