On the heels of his most recent show during Hong Kong Basel (Keith Haring -- RETNA) -- I caught up with the modern architect and reigning King of the Pop-Up Art Gallery, Mr. Andy Valmorbida.
Over...
(0) Comments | Posted May 7, 2013 | 1:15 PM
On perhaps the most beautiful evening of the spring season so far in New York City, the Whitney Museum joined forces with the iconic luxury brand MaxMara and threw an...
(1) Comments | Posted March 12, 2013 | 4:44 PM
When I received a last-minute invitation to attend an intimate discussion with Dave Matthews and Beezy Bailey on their new collaborative exhibition at the Robert Miller Gallery, instead of sending in a RSVP, I...
(2) Comments | Posted January 30, 2013 | 2:28 PM
Last week, I attended a press preview for the latest offering of Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld and his co-curator, Christine Messineo, via a photo that simply read Merci-Mercy. As only my luck would have it, the...
(0) Comments | Posted January 15, 2013 | 4:22 PM
So here we are, the one time of year when men everywhere are forced to face the tedious and horrifying task of finding the perfect hat to cover their noggins and keep them warm. To put this...
(2) Comments | Posted October 31, 2012 | 6:47 PM
In the famous words of Diana Vreeland, "I loathe nostalgia." But, somehow, paradoxically, I absolutely adore vintage clothing. And now, since the launch of Byronesque.com, none of us ever have to feel nostalgic in order to love all things vintage.
According to Byronesque.com's tagline, "We're not borrowing from the past,...
(3) Comments | Posted October 11, 2012 | 6:25 PM
Imagine if the art industry's mega-mogul Larry Gagosian and great-guru Jeffrey Deitch gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. You must also imagine this bundle of joy being at least 28 years old and 6' 3" tall. If they did and you could imagine, I can guarantee you his name...
(9) Comments | Posted September 18, 2012 | 5:49 PM
bebe's Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Recently, during the frenzied peak of New York Fashion Week, the 35-year-old contemporary brand bebe quietly and definitively leaped ahead of the fashion fold and grey noise of the industry. With the assistance of the brand's newly appointed...
(0) Comments | Posted September 6, 2012 | 9:05 PM
As the glaring spotlight of the fashion and entertainment media prepare to descend on Gotham City in a few weeks, several designers have already landed themselves in the buzz-zone and are expected to be the rising stars of New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2013.
(2) Comments | Posted August 31, 2012 | 12:46 PM
Mister GoLightly and Equinox Yoga Instructor, Jessa MessinaA few weeks ago I decided to take my very first Yoga class. It was totally awesome. As soon as I got home I couldn't wait to tell my better half of ten years about my divine...
(5) Comments | Posted August 10, 2012 | 3:05 PM
Cut the World by Antony and the JohnsonsThis week a simple and quiet music video hit the Internet that I seriously believe will change the way we look at women -- or at least scare the living bejesus out of all men in the...
(1) Comments | Posted July 9, 2012 | 11:08 AM
Miss Universe, Leila Luliana da Costa Viera Lopes
With her crown firmly on her head and a cause deep in her heart, the reigning Miss Universe, Leila Lopes, recently returned to the United States after a 5-African Nation tour organized by the U.S. based...
(0) Comments | Posted June 22, 2012 | 6:16 PM
The Cool CROWD at the Young Curators, New Ideas IV Show(Photo by: Lafotographeuse)As much as I would like to consider myself a champion and oftentimes patron of young artists, I must admit that whenever I receive an invitation with the words "group show" emblazoned...
(2) Comments | Posted June 21, 2012 | 5:07 PM
dot429 -- Connecting with the World's Largest LGBTA Professional NetworkA few months ago a dear friend asked me, Have you heard about dot429? When I responded in the negative, my drama queen of friend clutched his imaginary pearls as if he were the Dowager...
(8) Comments | Posted June 8, 2012 | 4:23 PM
World champion rower and ultra-endurance athlete, Josh CrosbyI don't know about most of you, but there is something about New Yorkers that we just assume the exercise of popping out of bed in the morning and preparing to deal with our daily stresses is...
(3) Comments | Posted May 23, 2012 | 9:48 AM
Joy Sterling, Laura Maniec, and Keiko Niccolini: The Three GracesRecently I decided to conquer a great fear in my very storied and bizarre life -- the dreaded Wine List. As a fashion designer, writer, and man about town I'm very fortunate to be...
(1) Comments | Posted May 2, 2012 | 10:40 AM
Lately Mister GoLightly has been forced to come to a very sad and true realization -- I am not as fit or fabulous as I had previously convinced myself. Like many others in the world...
(9) Comments | Posted April 26, 2012 | 5:04 PM
Miss J. Alexander formerly of America's Next Top ModelI woke up the other morning and the headlines read, "FIRED!!! Tyra Banks fires J. Manuel, Nigel Barker, and J. Alexander!" I, of course, immediately rushed to call my best friend of over 20 years...
(0) Comments | Posted April 25, 2012 | 5:10 PM
Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld and Artist Nicolas Pol If the opening hosted by Vladimir Restoin Roitfeld for artist Nicholas Pol this week in Istanbul is anything like the "shindig" they threw last year in New York City, I have one word of advice for...
(2) Comments | Posted April 19, 2012 | 1:21 PM
MUNCHAUSEN by Filmmaker - Ari Aster
Independent filmmakers and writers these days are being forced to get super creative in their attempts to raise funds for new projects. Through innovative crowd-funding platforms and networks like KickStarter and
(0) Comments | Posted June 12, 2013 | 1:50 PM