LYRA MAG.

80 Wooster St./NYC current and past employees on hand to help! For the man (or woman) who you think has everything-and that can include oneself-we saw a fab homage to rock legends John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix-last night...at the Soho branch of cashmere master Christopher Fischer. Manifested in black or heather charcoal grey---this cool looking, crew neck soft plush cashmere---to layer or not-with iconic prints of those music legends-($450)...is a rock and roll take on luxury items The location 80 Wooster-used to be Fluxhouse-visted by these two icons-as pictured above under a blazer, over a plaid L/S...with trousers or jeans---looks great. The men's small size that these guys -Creative Director-David Bechtel-on left, Gregory Werbowsky on right =are wearing very well indeed ---  figure would fit a woman size  S-or-M...depending on shoulder width. . Plus the collection launch---held last night-featu...

80 Wooster Street, NYC Fall 2013 Media Preview Christopher Fischer Boutique 80 Wooster Street, NYC Christopher Fischer -and his collection of boutiques-are carefully curated odes to beautifully woven cashmeres-the finest yarns only -thank-you very much...artfully made for discerning clientele... For Fall 2013, the designer/entrepreneur got inspired by the scenic southwest of the USA---with colors and graphics that remind one of Santa Fe, New Mexico--- ALSO-deliciously hued, tissue thin cashmere wraps in wonderful colors and weaves---that are four season accessories...and double as home decor, imo. close-up of grey/white wrap Other highlights include this über ply cozy cashmere fringed poncho-a neutral beige hand knit with cable pattern shawl collar and front/back panel...and chevron pattern in black/white that references traditional Navajo blanket patterns. close-up hand tied fringe A similar Navajo referenced pattern is knit into this fabulous tunic ...

Madison Avenue, NYC NY Times Photographer/Legend Bill Cunningham  AN invite to a book signing with the gracious Pamela Fiori...former editor of Town & Country-now author of a glamorous coffee table tome,  In The Spirit of Palm Beach -opened our eyes to a chicly refined jewelry boutique ... TAMSEN Z . Pamela Fiori We may not wear much jewelry but we recognize quality---as in hard to source, unique precious gemstones-crafted into very hard to make-intricate, detailed hand-wrought designs, highly detailed- that harks back to old-world traditions. Elegant ---one of a kind, modern pieces...that command attention...and are true luxury pieces...not mass market 'luxury' items. In that, it reminds us of what true old-world glamour really stood for-much like Palm Beach itself-in a way. Tamsen A. Ziff- Designed by Tamsen Ann Ziff   -who we learned, in her ' spare' time, chairs the Metropolitan Opera and is Vice Chairman ...