Each week, Alexa rounds up the best fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts, and cultural events happening in NYC. This curated guide features the top things to see, shop, taste, and experience around the city. This week’s luxury list includes the opening of a new store by cult French sneaker brand Hoka, an auction of belongings from the legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, and a 4th of July fireworks celebration at Edge.
The auction of belongings from Stephen Sondheim includes 450 lots of items from his Manhattan townhouse and country home in Connecticut. Fans can expect to find furniture, collectibles, and antique puzzles, alongside unique memorabilia such as the custom-embroidered asylum coat from Sweeney Todd. Public viewing of the lots will be available from June 14-17, with the auction taking place on June 18 at 175 East 87th Street.
The Royal Oak luxury sports watch, known for its unique design with visible screws and vintage inspired bezel, recently celebrated its 50th birthday. This year, a new 23-mm version has been released in frosted 18-k gold options. From $34,400, this mini version offers a shimmery finish that adds to its allure. The watch has a long history of being a standout in the luxury watch world.
Italian design company Bonacina, known for its collaborations with design legends like Franco Albini and Gio Ponti, is showcasing over four dozen pieces at E.R. Butler in SoHo. Fans can see, test drive, and order these iconic pieces at the mini-showroom, open through September 15th. The collection includes pieces that have been featured in museums and graced the homes of affluent clientele.
Hoka, the cult French sneaker brand, has opened a flagship store in the U.S. The 9,000-square-foot store reflects the brand’s origin in the French Alps and offers shoppers an immersive experience. In addition to shoes and apparel, the store provides digital foot measuring and fit-testing services. For a more local experience, the Flatiron location remains open for those who prefer to shop away from the tourist crowds.
The city’s 4th of July fireworks display is returning to the Hudson River for the first time since 2013. The Edge, located in Hudson Yards, will offer some of the best views of the fireworks. Indoor and outdoor viewing areas on the 100th and 101st floors provide a unique vantage point for the celebratory displays in New York and New Jersey. Tickets include open bar for legal age guests and unlimited appetizers from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets can be purchased for $400 each at EdgeNYC.com.
