Each week, a curated guide to the best things to see, shop, taste, and experience around New York City is provided, including fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts, and cultural events. This week’s luxury list includes a collaboration between the New York Yankees and NYON featuring a collection of trendy pieces for men, women, and kids, such as varsity jackets and hats. Additionally, Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone are back on Broadway in The Roommate, a comedy play directed by Jack O’Brien. The play explores the dynamics of intimacy between two women from different backgrounds.
Renowned artist Richard Serra, known for his monumental steel sculptures, also created films and videos throughout his career. Over a dozen of these films made between 1968-1979, including short black and white films with little to no sound, are currently on view at Dia Chelsea until September 14th. Another highlight is a nine-minute film shot in 1975 starring a pivot bridge on the Burlington Northern Railroad in Oregon. This exhibit showcases Serra’s lesser-known but equally impressive artistic ventures beyond his sculptures.
Stark, the long-standing carpet retailer, has collaborated with Italian fashion house Missoni for almost two decades on exclusive rug collections. The latest collection features colorful and vibrant rug styles, including nine in-stock styles, five custom designs, and a performance acrylic fiber option known for its elegance and durability. These rugs, priced from $5,000, are designed to infuse a room with a sense of optimism and style. The collaboration between Stark and Missoni offers high-quality and visually striking rugs for interior design enthusiasts.
Odre, a new Korean restaurant opened by Hand Hospitality, known for its Michelin-starred establishments, provides a unique dining experience in New York City. Chef Changki Kang presents a four-course prix fixe dinner menu priced at $42, focusing on seasonal dishes rooted in Korean flavors. Specialties include Cuttlefish Hwe, Shrimp Jeon, Spicy Beef Jjim, and Bansang, served on traditional Korean pottery. Odre also features original artworks by Korean artist HyeSeong Kwon, adding an artistic touch to the dining space for art enthusiasts to appreciate.
The Bronx Bombers’ collaboration with NYON resulted in a collection of varsity jackets and caps paying homage to the iconic team uniforms in sports history. The partnership also features a line of baseball caps in various styles created in collaboration with New Era. The collection, with 49 pieces for men, women, and kids, offers a fashionable twist on baseball-inspired attire, celebrating the spirit of the New York Yankees in a trendy and contemporary way. The pieces are designed to appeal to fans of the team and those who appreciate sports-inspired fashion.
Theatre enthusiasts can look forward to Mia Farrow and Patti LuPone sharing the Broadway stage in The Roommate, a comedy play exploring the complexity of identity, morality, and reinvention. Directed by Jack O’Brien, the play offers a nuanced portrayal of the evolving intimacy between two women from different backgrounds. With performances starting on August 29th and an opening night set for September 12th at the Booth Theatre, audiences can witness the talents of these iconic actors in a thought-provoking and entertaining production.
