This week in New York City, there are several exciting luxury events and openings happening. House of Matouk has opened a new flagship store on the Upper East Side, showcasing their exquisite bed and table linens along with other luxurious items like towels, throws, robes, and pajamas. The store offers an immersive experience designed to feel like a residence, complete with marble finishes and sumptuous displays. The New York International Antiquarian Book Fair is also taking place, with more than 200 dealers from around the world showcasing rare books, photography, maps, and ephemera. One highlight of the fair is a diamond-encrusted edition of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and Paul McCartney’s original handwritten lyrics to the Beatles song “Lovely Rita.”
Beef import company Beefbar, founded by Riccardo Giraudi, has made its debut in New York City with a 6,000-square-foot lavish space in Tribeca. The French-inspired menu features prime meat cuts created by Giraudi, as well as comfort foods like homemade wagyu bolognese and seafood options. The restaurant, designed by Humbert & Poyet, is said to be a reflection of cosmopolitan culture. Another exciting event in the city is an exhibition of works by Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne at Kasmin Gallery in Chelsea. The collection includes 35 pieces, with one notable piece being François-Xavier’s rare “Grand Chat” polymorphe, which combines various animal features and opens to reveal a functioning bar cart.
Yves Saint Laurent and other fashion icons were big fans of the works of Claude and François-Xavier Lalanne, known as “Les Lalannes.” The new exhibition at Kasmin Gallery includes 35 pieces of their surrealistic sculptures, showcasing the unique talents of the artistic duo. Matouk, a luxury brand known for its exquisite linens, has been a go-to source for bed and table linens for over nine decades. The family-owned company recently opened a 2,300-square-foot boutique on the Upper East Side, offering a full range of products including towels, throws, robes, and pajamas. The boutique provides an immersive experience designed to feel like a luxurious residence, complete with high-end finishes and displays.
Last but not least, watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre has debuted a reimagined boutique on Madison Avenue, catering to fans of the 191-year-old brand. The boutique focuses on craftsmanship, with displays of rare timepieces and new introductions. An interactive “strap wall” helps customers navigate their choice of strap materials, colors, and stitching, while themed Discovery Workshops offer an experiential learning experience for watch enthusiasts. Topics include a watchmaking master class and the Reverso Discovery Workshop, which explores the archives of the iconic model. The boutique also features a cafe for customers to enjoy while shopping or attending workshops.
