New York

Al Freeman x Hermes Artist Window

Al Freeman’s Plush Time Portal: Hermès Windows Channel Prehistoric Dreams

This fall, the Hermès flagship at 706 Madison makes a beautiful statement in the most unexpected way. The Al Freeman Hermès Madison Avenue window installation transforms the storefront into a theatrical, softly sculpted time machine….

The Ghost of Punk Still Roams the East Village

Once the gritty playground of punk rock, the East Village is now better known for $8 matcha lattes than mosh pits. Yet, The Ghosts of Punk Still Roam the East Village, reminding us of its…

Shen Wei Dance Arts at 10 at Works & Process, October 24 and 25, 2009. Featuring dancers in Folding. Photo_ Yi-Chun Wu

What’s Happening in New York This Fall 2025

Works & Process Announces Fall 2025 Season This Autumn, once again, Works & Process returns with a bold season that celebrates artistic innovation from the very first idea through to performance. Centred in New York’s…

Monica Paolini

MONICA PAOLINI: MY DEAR NEW YORK

Few fashion brands capture the spirit of a city quite like Sea New York. Co-founded by Monica Paolini and Sean Monahan, Sea was born on Canal Street and raised among the chaos, charm, and contradictions that define Manhattan. Known…

dazani price

DAZANI PRICE: MY NEW YORK STYLE & SOUL

Dazani Price is a soon-to-be assistant buyer in New York City and a vibrant creative voice to watch. In the summer of 2024, she worked with The Cannon Media Group as an assistant stylist and,…

MISS VELVET ROCK STAR IRK COVER dressed in Shirt Comme Des Garçons, Neckwear Saint Laurent

NEW YORK CITY BY MISS VELVET

Little Black Book of New York: Miss Velvet’s Guide Miss Velvet is a singer, writer, and creative soul known for her bold style, deep love of music. Here is her poetic take on life in…

Courtesy of Book Club Bar. Photographed by Elle Kenwood

Bookstore Bars in NYC

Your next fall read pairs nicely with a glass of red—find them both at five of New York City’s coziest bookstore bars. For bibliophiles, the best wine pairing isn’t a sharp cheddar or a smoked…

What to Wear and Where to Go in New York’s West Village

Welcome to the West Village, where chic meets charm and style is a given. In this edition of “What To Wear And Where To Go Column,”. IRK explores the coolest spots that have become the…