® 2014 SEPT MUSEUMS | BROADWAY | DINING | Hamptons Summer 91) Hamptons (Page & Lifestyle Nightlife Restaurants, NYC Rocks NYC The for September big shows ticket Fashion Week Week Fashion Inside and outside the tents SHOPPING ULTIMATE MAGAZINE FOR NEW YORK CITY YORK NEW FOR MAGAZINE ULTIMATE NYC Monthly SEPT014 NYCMONTHLY.COM VOL. 4 NO.9 BOSS 0643 BOSS 0637/S #MASTERTHELIGHT SHOP ONLINE HUGOBOSS.COM ESCADA.COM 0230_US_ESC_Img3_NYC_monthly_09_2014.indd Alle Seiten 13.08.14 17:28 OYSTER PERPETUAL GMT-MASTER II rolex oyster perpetual and gmt-master ii are trademarks. GET RUNWAY HAIR EVERY DAY GLAMOROUS CURLS Learn how to create runway-inspired looks at / TRESemme TRESemmé is the official hair care sponsor of © 2014 Unilever. 1OOO EXCLUSIVES • 1OO DESIGNERS • 1 STORE Contents Cover Photo: The Metropolitan Opera © Dan Dechiaro. Located at Lincoln Square in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, The Metropolitan Opera House opened in 1966 and is part of Lincoln Center, the 16.3-acre complex of buildings that also houses the New York City Ballet, The New York Philharmonic Orchestra, and several other resident performing arts companies. Easily recognized by its five soaring arched windows, the opera house has a rich history and is a popular spot for photographs. FEATURES Top 10 things to do in September NYC Rocks 20 36 A fresh season for music and fashion 22 Passion for Fashion NYC Musician Spotlight A look at New York Fashion Week 38 Jason Mraz 26 Fashion Editor's Picks Costumes to Steal the Show Rue La La Fashion Director, Jackie Nasser 40 These still-running Broadway shows have all won the Tony for Best Costume Design 28 Local Labels Though their names are known worldwide, these designers still call New York home 42 Welcome to NYC! 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Sit down to an Italian dinner you’ll Whethernever forget this on is legendaryyour first Arthurtime here Avenue or just in theone Bronx.of many visits, we want you to experience this city the way we do. And if you’re in need of more ideas for your trip, just ask a New Yorker. We never miss a chanceWhether to thisshare is youra recommendation—or first time here or just an one opinion. of many visits, we want you to experience this city the way we do. And if you’re in need of more ideas for your trip, just ask a New EnjoyYorker. your We stay. never And miss on a behalfchance of to all share New a Yorkers:recommendation welcome!—or an opinion. Enjoy your stay. And on behalf of all New Yorkers: welcome! Sincerely, Sincerely, Bill de Blasio Mayor of the City of New York Editor's Letter Welcome to NYC Monthly Magazine! This month’s issue is all about simplifying the city that never sleeps. Spend your days seeing the sights, shopping 5th Avenue, and enjoying the greatest cuisine in the world! 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