MAGO’S JOURNAL THE LATEST FROM URBAN ZEN By MAGO Assisted by Jordyn Axelrod
MAGO is an internationally acclaimed artist, specializing in graffiti and pop culture. He is also the curator at the RJD Gallery, and advises private clients. MAGO is experienced in the worlds of fashion, TV, video production, and photography, and this wealth of cultural knowledge he intends to use to inform this column. Contact MAGO at mago@sociallifemagazine.com or 212.203.7582
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ack in June, Donna Karan, creator of the eponymous DKNY clothing label and owner of Sag Harbor’s Urban Zen, interviewed the East Hampton-based, mixed-media artist Beth O’Donnell about an African wildlife project the two are working on. After falling in love with O’Donnell’s beautiful lakeside property, DK knew she’d love to do a photo shoot there for Urban Zen. Located on 16 Main Street in Sag Harbor, Urban Zen sells apparel, accessories, artisanal home items, and body and skin-care products that reflect DK’s tribal, chic design vision and her philosophy of living. The bohemian shop is where creativity and conscious consumerism meet community, wellness, and social impact. Through the Urban Zen Foundation, for example, the brand has cared for children’s well-being and given them tools to face obstacles and provided opportunities by integrating mind, body, and spirit into learning. Urban Zen collaborates with children’s organizations to create yoga, art, nutrition, and meditation programs. “Urban Zen is my passion,” says DK. “It’s where all the things I care most about come together: creativity, compassion, and community. It’s a connection of past, present, and future.” DK’s wish came true when she had a photo shoot with O’Donnell’s lake as a backdrop. In the wide-open greenery, models posed in Urban Zen’s
Beth O’Donnell and Donna Karan, Photography by Marsin Mogielski
twisted cowl top, mini sarong skirt, reye sandal, and unisex poplin jumpsuit, to name a few. The pieces are incredibly chic, unique, and perfect for summer. Donna Karan — Urban Zen 16 Main Street, Sag Harbor urbanzen.com Instagram @donnakaranthewoman
Beth O’Donnell bethodonnell.com Instagram @bethod Social Life
