Queen of the Night

Glitz, glamour and dance at the relaunch of NYC's historic Diamond Horseshoe Club

75 years after its initial opening, the Paramount Hotel‘s former vaudeville theater, the Diamond Horseshoe Club, opened its doors once more on 31 December 2013. There—with magic, majesty, surprise and splendor—”Queen of The Night,” an immersive theatrical experience, takes dinner-theater to staggering new heights. The production has been dreamed up by the team behind Sleep No More and, although they feel somewhat akin, “Queen of …

Cool Hunting Video: Helen Levi

Artful production ceramics and collaborations from a fresh Brooklyn-based designer

As a deeper appreciation and understanding of craftsmanship continues to permeate our culture, it becomes more and more challenging as a consumer to identify value—something that is now more often about personal appeal, rather than price. When holding a handmade item, we relate to the energy, creativity and effort that went into making it, all three of which are evident in the work of ceramicist …

Cool Hunting Video: Satya Twena Hats

Keeping traditional hat-making alive at a recently revitalized milliner in NYC

When in Manhattan’s Garment District recently, we toured a traditionally run hat factory that’s dedicated to truly handmade, local products. Guided by owner and milliner Satya Twena—who raised enough money to save the factory from closing just a few months prior to our visit—we learned how each of her hats is made using old-school methods involving blocking, steam and rope.