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the retail scene by Joni Sweet
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Bigger Than Ever Oscar de la Renta’s designs for leading ladies, from Jackie Kennedy to Tina Fey, have garnered a loyal following at his boutique on Madison Ave., where shoppers have been known to drop more than $3,000 on an average visit. Now, the legendary designer further entices shoppers with an expansion that has doubled the size of the store (above). With an even larger selection of Oscar’s signature evening gowns, jackets, blouses and fragrances, along with items for the home (right), including plates, frames and candles, there’s just one question left: Will that be cash or credit? | Oscar de la Renta, 772 Madison Ave., 212.288.5810
Donning lab coats, customers can create their own lipstick, customizing everything from the hue and finish to the scent. | BITE Beauty, 174 Prince St., 646.484.6111 • With its new Geek Massage, a SoHo day spa relieves the aches associated with hunching over a desk. Haven Spa offers hourlong rubdowns that feature scented rubber balls, known as T Spheres. The orbs, which clients can take home, help untangle muscular knots. | Haven Spa, 150 Mercer St., 212.343.3515
High-tech Tux It’s official: Bespoke tailoring has entered the digital age. Acustom Apparel (left) uses body scanning technology to gather 200,000 data points about each shopper’s shape to create perfectly fitted suits, jeans, chinos, tuxedos and outerwear. From the collar to the cuff, garments are fully customizable and ready for pickup or shipping in three to six weeks. Cool. | Acustom Apparel, 330 W. Broadway, 212.219.8620
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photos: Acustom Apparel, courtesy of acustom apparel; hanro, courtesy of hanro; yael sonia, courtesy of yael sonia; bite beauty, courtesy of bite beauty
• While she counts Lena Dunham and Paul Rudd among her famed clients, hairstylist Rheanne White instills a down-to-earth vibe in her new TriBeCa salon. The modern space offers trims, styling and color services to those who lust after red-carpet ready tresses. | Rheanne White, 14 Jay St., 212.966.2928 • BITE Beauty’s new Lip Lab (below) guarantees that shoppers will discover their perfect shade.
Hanro of Switzerland has spent more than a century crafting quality undergarments. But the offerings at its recently opened Meatpacking District flagship, including men’s and women’s pajamas and underwear, prove that the venerable firm embraces modernity. Could loungewear accented by pocket squares (right) become a 21stcentury classic? We think so. | Hanro of Switzerland, 806 Washington St., 646.810.8687
Precious Gems • Expanding from humble beginnings as a kiosk, Satya Jewelry now sells its line of symbolic creations in a new full-fledged store. Founders Satya Scainetti and Beth Torstrick Ward draw on nature, religion and philosophy as inspirations for their jewelry, such as a green onyx mala (right), Hindu prayer beads that can be worn as a necklace. | Satya Jewelry, 10 Columbus Circle, 212.823.9486 • The 18-karat gold Curve Ring (right), made with Tahitian pearls, has found its way from a São Paulo, Brazil, studio to Yael Sonia’s new SoHo showroom. The ring is part of her Perpetual Motion collection, which is one of many concepts at the appointment-only space. | Yael Sonia, 270 Lafayette St., Ste. 810, 212.472.6488 • Colorful bracelets from the Lizou Collection now glisten in the cases at Christi Sothers Fine Jewelers. Semiprecious gems combine with threads and cords for a multilayered look. | Christi Sothers Fine Jewelers, 109 E. 42nd St., 212.697.2674
For more store openings, go to innewyork.com/editorsblog
On the Move With a staff fluent in Japanese, Korean, Chinese and other Asian languages, department store COSMOS has specialized in offering international visitors a luxury shopping experience for more than 30 years. Now the curated selection of luggage, sunglasses, scarves and other goods has a sleek new home (right), four blocks north of its original location. With jewelry and timepieces from Bulgari, Cartier and Montblanc, along with accessories from Burberry, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana, it’s clear that COSMOS takes pride in being a one-stop shop for those who crave a luxe life. | COSMOS, 20 W. 36th St., 212.889.6410
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the retail scene by Joni Sweet
Beautify NY
Bloomers
Bigger Than Ever Oscar de la Renta’s designs for leading ladies, from Jackie Kennedy to Tina Fey, have garnered a loyal following at his boutique on Madison Ave., where shoppers have been known to drop more than $3,000 on an average visit. Now, the legendary designer further entices shoppers with an expansion that has doubled the size of the store (above). With an even larger selection of Oscar’s signature evening gowns, jackets, blouses and fragrances, along with items for the home (right), including plates, frames and candles, there’s just one question left: Will that be cash or credit? | Oscar de la Renta, 772 Madison Ave., 212.288.5810
Donning lab coats, customers can create their own lipstick, customizing everything from the hue and finish to the scent. | BITE Beauty, 174 Prince St., 646.484.6111 • With its new Geek Massage, a SoHo day spa relieves the aches associated with hunching over a desk. Haven Spa offers hourlong rubdowns that feature scented rubber balls, known as T Spheres. The orbs, which clients can take home, help untangle muscular knots. | Haven Spa, 150 Mercer St., 212.343.3515
High-tech Tux It’s official: Bespoke tailoring has entered the digital age. Acustom Apparel (left) uses body scanning technology to gather 200,000 data points about each shopper’s shape to create perfectly fitted suits, jeans, chinos, tuxedos and outerwear. From the collar to the cuff, garments are fully customizable and ready for pickup or shipping in three to six weeks. Cool. | Acustom Apparel, 330 W. Broadway, 212.219.8620
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IN New YORK | february 2014 | innewyork.com | for more information, turn to shops & services (p. 34)
photos: Acustom Apparel, courtesy of acustom apparel; hanro, courtesy of hanro; yael sonia, courtesy of yael sonia; bite beauty, courtesy of bite beauty
• While she counts Lena Dunham and Paul Rudd among her famed clients, hairstylist Rheanne White instills a down-to-earth vibe in her new TriBeCa salon. The modern space offers trims, styling and color services to those who lust after red-carpet ready tresses. | Rheanne White, 14 Jay St., 212.966.2928 • BITE Beauty’s new Lip Lab (below) guarantees that shoppers will discover their perfect shade.
Hanro of Switzerland has spent more than a century crafting quality undergarments. But the offerings at its recently opened Meatpacking District flagship, including men’s and women’s pajamas and underwear, prove that the venerable firm embraces modernity. Could loungewear accented by pocket squares (right) become a 21stcentury classic? We think so. | Hanro of Switzerland, 806 Washington St., 646.810.8687
Precious Gems • Expanding from humble beginnings as a kiosk, Satya Jewelry now sells its line of symbolic creations in a new full-fledged store. Founders Satya Scainetti and Beth Torstrick Ward draw on nature, religion and philosophy as inspirations for their jewelry, such as a green onyx mala (right), Hindu prayer beads that can be worn as a necklace. | Satya Jewelry, 10 Columbus Circle, 212.823.9486 • The 18-karat gold Curve Ring (right), made with Tahitian pearls, has found its way from a São Paulo, Brazil, studio to Yael Sonia’s new SoHo showroom. The ring is part of her Perpetual Motion collection, which is one of many concepts at the appointment-only space. | Yael Sonia, 270 Lafayette St., Ste. 810, 212.472.6488 • Colorful bracelets from the Lizou Collection now glisten in the cases at Christi Sothers Fine Jewelers. Semiprecious gems combine with threads and cords for a multilayered look. | Christi Sothers Fine Jewelers, 109 E. 42nd St., 212.697.2674
For more store openings, go to innewyork.com/editorsblog
On the Move With a staff fluent in Japanese, Korean, Chinese and other Asian languages, department store COSMOS has specialized in offering international visitors a luxury shopping experience for more than 30 years. Now the curated selection of luggage, sunglasses, scarves and other goods has a sleek new home (right), four blocks north of its original location. With jewelry and timepieces from Bulgari, Cartier and Montblanc, along with accessories from Burberry, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana, it’s clear that COSMOS takes pride in being a one-stop shop for those who crave a luxe life. | COSMOS, 20 W. 36th St., 212.889.6410
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