Each week, Alexa curates a list of the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts, and cultural events in New York City. This curated guide highlights the best things to see, shop, taste, and experience around the city. This week’s luxury list includes Toteme’s new NYC outpost, a performance by Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, and an auction of Madonna’s guitars.
Toteme, a Swedish-based label founded by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman, has opened its second NYC outpost on 69th and Madison. The new boutique, designed by Halleroed, features 1,600 square feet of space that blends the ornate with the austere. The store showcases the brand’s fall 2024 collection, as well as jewelry, shoes, and leather accessories. The store is strategically located to coincide with the brand’s debut on the NYFW schedule.
The Peninsula Hotel, a New York landmark since 1904, recently unveiled newly refreshed guest rooms, public spaces, and a rooftop lounge called the Pen Top. The Pen Top, located in a space previously known as Salon de Ning, offers generous indoor and outdoor spaces with stunning city views. The design of the rooftop lounge is inspired by an artist’s loft and was created by the late Bill Rooney of Bill Rooney Studio.
The Architecture and Design Film Festival, now in its 16th season, will take place from September 25-28 at the Village East by Angelika theatre. The festival features global premieres that explore the influence of architecture, design, and art. The opening night will showcase the world premiere of “Stardust: The Story of Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown.” Tickets are available for purchase on the festival’s website.
NYC Downtown: The Auction will take place on September 25 and will feature artifacts associated with The Chelsea Hotel. Items up for auction include Madonna’s first guitars, original portraits by Jean-Michel Basquiat, the original neon letters from the hotel’s iconic sign, and more. A live preview will be available at The Chelsea Hotel on September 22 and 23, with the auction taking place online.
Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway production of “Othello,” starring Denzel Washington as Othello and Jake Gyllenhaal as Iago. The production will be directed by Kenny Leon and will run from February 24 to June 8 at the Barrymore Theatre. This will mark the first time “Othello” has been performed at the Barrymore in almost 90 years. Molly Osborne will make her Broadway debut as Desdemona.
