AUG 16-20 JAVITS CENTER + PIER 94, NEW YORK NY STYLE Experience NY

One of the best parts of participating in the New York Market? Experiencing itself! Here are some of our recommendations for places to visit, shop and eat!

01 02 03 Focusing on stories of survival, Organized by the American As you stroll the Walk recovery and commemoration, Textile History Museum, a of Fame in the Garment District, the National September 11 groundbreaking traveling you’ll learn more about some Memorial and Museum exhibition—Homefront & of the world’s most influential officially opened in May at the Battlefield: Quilts & Context designers. As the first and only World Trade Center in lower in the Civil War—is on view monument to American fashion, . Guided tours at the New-York Historical the series of 28 sidewalk cover the compelling exhibits, Society to mark the 150th plaques along 7th Avenue which include salvaged items, anniversary of the Civil War. immortalize Diane von Fursten- structural forms and personal War stories are told through berg, Liz Claiborne, Oscar de la mementos, as well as an quilts, textiles, clothing and Renta, , , interactive timeline of the other artifacts. nyhistory.org and many more. day’s events. 911memorial.org garmentdistrictnyc.com

04 01 When it’s time for a beauty break, head to the Tribeca, SoHo or Midtown locations of Ten Over Ten, a luxe nail salon with limestone manicure tables, custom pedicure chairs and vintage light fixtures. Its signature line of cruelty-free polish includes neutral, metallic and “getaway” collections. 02 03 tenoverten.com 05 In 2006, Taylor Erkkinen and Harry Rosenblum opened The Brooklyn Kitchen when they couldn’t find a good neighbor- hood kitchenware store. Their enterprise now includes a second Manhattan location, both of which offer ingredient- driven groceries, quality tools and equipment and technique- 04 based recreational cooking classes. thebrooklynkitchen.com 05

28 08 Head to the Red Hook section of Brooklyn to findSaipua , a family-owned soap and flower shop named after the Finnish word for “soap.” Cold-pro- cessed castile soaps—such as cedarwood, coffee mint, winter citrus and mango butter—are handmade from high-quality oils, butter, herbs and extracts. saipua.com 08 06 06 07 Braai offers a South African Serving up Moorish cuisine in dining experience in the heart Midtown, Arabesque focuses of Manhattan’s theater district. on small plates like Kefta Africa’s aesthetic and textural Brochettes, Babaganoush, and diversity is reflected in the Charmoula Calamari. North décor, which includes vaulted African, Middle Eastern and reed-thatch ceilings and tree Mediterranean influences also trunk-lined walls. You’ll find play out in the décor of the bar, mutton, ostrich and venison lounge, and intimate restaurant. on the menu of traditional and arabesquenewyork.com contemporary dishes evoking Portuguese, French, German, Dutch and Indian/Malay 10 influences. braainyc.com 09 07

10 Stephanie von Watzdorf has set up her “haute souk,” Figue, in Nolita. Her jet set gypsy collection of luxury women’s 09 clothing and accessories is You’ll find the sole storefront inspired by her childhood location of Tinkersphere in traveling between Europe and NoHo, along with an all-ages New York. Core items—tunics, array of toys, crafts, robot kaftans and denim—join kits and hobby electronic kits. one-of-a-kind reclaimed Here, tinkerers and makers military jackets and other can find a wind up tin Lilliput unique items. figue.com robot, a beginner’s soldering kit and a steel DIY model of the Staten Island Ferry. tinkersphere.com

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