New York City and its Unique Decadence BY FAITH HOPE CONSOLO
K-Beauty Kicking it Mainstream
Innisfree, the South Korean skincare and cosmetics brand, opened its first storefront in the United States last fall—right in the heart of New York City’s Union Square, 862 Broadway. The Amorepacificowned cult-fave focuses on naturally derived ingredients, specifically sourced from the volcanic, mineral-rich ecosystem of Jeju Island. The store not only boasts hundreds of products, but it also features a creative and immersive make-up experience. The space is packed with Instagrammable moments; the temperature is cool to mimic an ocean breeze, and it is scented with the brand’s signature green tea scent; and shoppers can marvel at a 21-foot-tall living green wall to illustrate the brand’s Jeju Island heritage. Growing its presence, Innisfree will open its second U.S. location at 750 Lexington Avenue, one of the premier retail corridors in the country. This urban oasis offers a sensorial escape into beauty land!
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• hiver 2018 • readelysian.com
Dine and Shop à la Paris
Located inside the exclusive Roman and Williams Guild store in Soho, retail restaurant La Mercerie by Chef Marie-Aude Rose celebrates the thoughtful delight of everyday French cooking. The café serves breakfast, an all-day menu, craft cocktails and an all-French wine list. Mercerie is the French word for haberdashery, and everything in the restaurant is for sale, from the artisanal dinnerware to the flatware and tables. At the end of the meal, guests are presented with a custom card featuring a selection of items available for purchase with same-day delivery available. This one-of-a-kind food destination offers a slice of Paris in Soho... and not just croissants!
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