By Nicole McLaren The recent launch of 3D Art by S. Whittaker was held at the lovely Top of the Garden. The exhibit, “Time Signature”, included oil and acrylic-based portraits on wooden canvases, featuring many entertainers from the past, present and future, such as Run DMC, Amy Winehouse, Beastie Boys and Marvin Gaye. Born in...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Hosted by VH1′s Carrie Keagan, the launch of Magnifico Giornata was a glamorous affair. The beautiful after-work crowd gathered in the heart of Meatpacking District to sample the essence-infused sparkling wine collection. FAJO was in attendance to catch some of the Best Dressed guests and capture the event as it unfolded. Click here to open the...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Often referred to as the “new Lower East Side”, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, has become the most talked about destination for unique shopping and unconventional nightlife. Vintage boutiques and street peddlers have popped up along Bedford Avenue, making the thoroughfare a primary destination for the venturesome Manhattan crowd, and a permanent addition to any...… [more]

By Jill Adams Photography courtesy of Dan Lecca Video courtesy of Tommy Hilfiger All aboard! Tommy Hilfiger recently launched its spring campaign, which takes the Hilfigers — the beloved, all-American family at the heart of the brand’s marketing strategy — out on the high seas. It also includes the brand’s first webisode. Le vöyãge seafãr-iüs,...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren As with most of New York’s formerly industrial neighbourhoods, TriBeCa has undergone an artistic resurgence – it is now home to many lofts in the lower Manhattan creative district. FAJO surveyed some of the area’s creative professionals who were out taking advantage of the sunny days to show off their winter lights....… [more]

By Nicole McLaren There is perhaps nothing more memorable than a holiday trip to New York with a visit to the iconic Christmas tree in the Rockefeller Center. An essential destination on any holiday shopper’s list, families flock from all over the country to snap a photo with their loved ones in front of the...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Over the past year, FAJO Magazine has been profiling street style in New York City. I’ve seen countless outfits that are as unique and characteristic as the city’s neighbourhoods. To celebrate the one-year mark of our coverage, I wanted to highlight a few of my favourites. This Lisa Perry coat is spectacular....… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Designers across New York City opened their doors on Sept.6 for a night of shopping and socializing, as the city’s most stylish hit the streets to check out the latest fall trends for Fashion’s Night Out. Stores enticed partygoers with live music, celebrity appearances and giveaways, while showcasing their latest collections. FAJO...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Times Square! Here, in the iconic heart of New York, everyone is a celebrity. Fashionistas from all over the world flock for a photo of themselves in the centre of it all. In a spot where everything demands attention, there is only one way to stand out among the noise: colour. These bold dresses prove...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Visiting New York City for the first time in 2007, Katya Leonovich’s experience became an inspiration for her life’s work. First falling in love with the city, and then with her future husband, she left behind her thriving business in Italy to follow a new direction in the U.S. After establishing a...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren The Lower East Side was bumping with the sounds of summer on June 3, as DJs spun a mellow mix to soundtrack the stroll down Orchard Street. The “Day Life” block party was the perfect kick-off to the coming weeks of long-awaited summer nightlife. New Yorkers reclaimed the blocks between Houston and...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Bohemian cafés, hole-in-the-wall bars and off-beat boutiques — the East Village has character that has been lost on many of the more gentrified neighbourhoods in the city. The grittiness of the once-epicentre of the punk-rock scene still remains; as does the caliber of live music, poetry slams and art shows. Step into...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren A casual afternoon shopping trip would not be complete without a stroll through Nolita, where the items you can find are as unique as the stores themselves. The quiet, tree-lined streets north of Little Italy are host to a high-end shopping district, spilling over from neighbouring SoHo. Many of the small, intimate boutiques...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Hidden within the relics of its once industrial past, the Meatpacking District houses some of the world’s most renowned luxury designers, including the likes of Alexander McQueen, Carlos Miele, Yigal Azrouel and Stella McCartney. The gritty post-industrial façades contrast with the modern boutiques and swanky restaurants that reside in them, making the district...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Located just west of midtown, Hell’s Kitchen gets its flavour from its neighbours: the Theatre and Garment districts. Peppered with off-Broadway stages, the neighbourhood is well-known for its diverse offering of post-show gourmet for the discerning theatre-goer. Aspiring actors moonlight in the upscale lounges, classic comedy clubs and cosy pubs found on...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren As the centre of New York’s art scene, Chelsea is a magnet for the hip and fabulous: designers, photographers and artists mingle in the neighbourhood’s chic lounges and nightclubs. Stores, such as Balenciaga and Barney’s CO-OP, cater to the young and avant-garde, while emerging talent from the Fashion Institute of Technology and...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Step onto Madison Avenue, and you have “arrived” – the Upper East Side is a fashion lover’s paradise. Countless top international designers line the street, from Versace, Valentino and Oscar de la Renta to Chanel and Christian Louboutin. Discerning fashionistas can be spotted shopping at luxury department stores Barneys, Bloomingdale’s and Bergdorf...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Wedged between SoHo to the East, Chelsea to the North and encompassing New York University, Greenwich Village is an eclectic mix of high-end boutique fashion and edgy university trendsetting. Its famed Bohemian past and lovely pre-war architecture have made the area one of the most popular and expensive residential neighbourhoods, home to...… [more]

By Nicole McLaren Welcome to A Photo from NYC! This section is compiled by our New York-based columnist and photographer, Nicole McLaren, as she takes to the streets of one of the world’s fashion centres, armed with a camera in one hand and a notebook in the other. McLaren spots the Best Dressed people in...… [more]