Photo Credit: John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum
In honor of John F. Kennedy's 99th birthday anniversary, Urban Agenda Magazine remembers the former President and New Englander's classic summer style. From white oxford shirts to trainers and aviators, JFK's impact on men's fashion continues to endure.
Shop outside the box, with unique items for tea lovers including a selection of premium teas, gourmet tea gift sets, teaware, and more.
These Alice-inspired collections inspire us to journey down the rabbit hole
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
The fashion industry is going all Alice in celebration of Disney’s May 27 release of Alice Through the Looking Glass. Starring Mia Wasikowska as Alice and Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter, the Tim Burton movie is teeming with fantastical costumes, colors, and scenery that has inspired a myriad of fashion collections. more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Like the diamonds she uses in her timeless designs, Yanina Fleysher is equal parts elegance and strength. As the founder and owner of Yanina and Company in Cedar Grove and Basking Ridge, Fleysher is one of New Jersey's premiere jewelers. But before her baubles attracted the likes of Caroline Manzo and Kim Kardashian, Fleysher was catering to a far more humble crowd. more
If Phil Mickelson’s had trouble with these holes, we can only imagine how we’d look teeing off at these challenging spots on NJ golf courses
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Urban Agenda highlights some of the toughest spots to tee off in New Jersey.
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Consumer Reports finds that many sunscreens aren’t doing much screening at all.
In the Jal Mahal at Jaipur two chicks with a block-printed floral motif by Brigitte Singh billow out in a breeze. © 2016 Henry Wilson
London design expert Henry Wilson captures the most eye-catching floral patterns in the country that inspires him
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
India is a place of raw, natural beauty. Its vast plains swelter under the golden sunrise. Its rivers churn through winding countryside, and its hills are a kaleidoscope of native plants and flowers. As is evident in photographer Henry Wilson’s newest tomb Floral Patterns of India, these splendors are often reflected in some of India’s most illustrious buildings and monuments. more
#PlutoFlyBy - Alexis Duque - Sphere
#TheDress, #BlackLivesMatter, #iLookLikeAnEngineer, #NotOneMore
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
10 of the year’s most memorable hashtags become art in this upcoming exhibit at Caelum Gallery, NYC
For the active social media user, these hashtags require little to no explanation. That’s because they are partnered with millions of images and posts from around the world that say more than we could’ve imagined. more
Telephone Wire Plate | Shoptiques
Traditional Zulu work and it is made from coils of telephone wire wrapped around a solid metal core, to define its shape. It has a modern twist to its make with the infusion of bright colour patterns. The intricacy in the design makes this basket so precious due to the long production days involved in its design. No two pieces are the same. Designs may vary, making each individual piece that much more unique.
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Elodie Blanchard Studio’s site-specific installation, “Growing Out of Scrap” is on view for WantedDesign Brooklyn until May 17. The installation’s “fabric trees” are made of leftover textiles from Blachard’s Studio and production scraps donated by Araks and HBF Textiles. The recycled artwork is intended to show how discarded textiles can be re-used to create new art, new trees, and new art trees. more
Chanel, “Brasserie Gabrielle” ensemble, fall 2015, wool, silk, cotton, leather, France, gift of Chanel, 2015.64.1
Unravel the history of uniforms at the Museum at FIT’s upcoming exhibit
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
For a society that dares to be different, we have a rich history of being the same – at least when it comes to our dress. From military uniforms to McDonald’s uniforms, the Museum at FIT’s “Uniformity” exhibit will explore the role of uniforms in our history. more
Photo Credit: @dreamdry
Achieve the perfect plait at these hip NYC Braid Bars
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Braids are the foolproof hairstyle for any situation. Hair’s a day old? Braid it. Is the weather hot and humid? Braid it. Going on a date? Braid it. Okay, so you get the idea – braids are the best, but they’re not always the easiest to master. more
Photo by @laurasykora
From coconut water to Indian food, the co-founder of Two Fit Moms and loving mother of two tells us the ten things she loves the most.
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
New Jersey native Laura Kasperzak has mastered the art of work-life balance. Literally. The certified yoga instructor has inspired moms and yogis alike with her Instagram account that features Kasperzak and her six-year-old daughter Mini in impressive yoga poses. more
It's not all about the margaritas.
Get ready for the bright festivities surrounding Cinco de Mayo with these fashion and food accessories.
WantedDesign to highlight some of the best international designers and manufacturers during NYCxDESIGN 2016
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
WantedDesign is coming back for its 6th Edition during NYCxDESIGN, NYC’s annual celebration of the design in its five boroughs. Founded in 2011 by Odile Hainut and Claire Pijoulat, WantedDesign is “a platform dedicated to promoting design and fostering the international creative community with its marquee events during NYCXDESIGN” (May 3-17). more
Photo Credit: Reeves-Reed Arboretum
Herald in springtime with this weekend event
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
A plethora of Daffodils are ready to greet you Sunday, April 24 from 11am-4pm at Reeves-Reed Arboretum (RRA) for their annual Daffodil Day. Home to one of New Jersey’s largest Daffodil collections, the Arboretum, located at 165 Hobart Avenue in Summit, will offer tons of spring-inspired activities for the whole family. more
SHOP IVY PARK by Beyonce
A new brand of activewear made up of effortlessly cool pieces cut from high performance fabrics.
Photo Credit: @alexander_yan
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Move over Alexa Chung and Sarah Jessica Parker because these pint-sized style stars are taking the fashion world by storm.
Some of them might not be able to walk in heels…or any shoes yet, but that hasn’t stopped them from sporting the latest fashion trends from head to toe. Make your day complete by following these trendy tots on Instagram. more
Isaac Mizrahi, 2015
Check out the Museum’s major exhibit and events focused on the fashion celebrity
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Brooklyn-native Isaac Mizrahi is known for his eponymous fashion lines, but his larger-than-life personality has stolen the hearts of those in the fashion world and beyond. A true renaissance man, Mizrahi is a designer, media personality, author, creative director of Xcel Brands, and most recently, the focus of a major exhibit at The Jewish Museum between Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street in NYC. more
Two of London’s leading luxury brands come together for a swoon-worthy collection of summer shoes
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
You can’t help but put your best foot forward in one of L.K. Bennett’s 20-piece limited edition shoe collection with Bionda Castana. The two London-based luxury brands have combined their fashion savvy to create a Spring/Summer 2016 limited edition shoe collection featuring six different silhouettes. Styles range from the $475 Jackie Flat Sandals with laces that wrap around the ankle to the $595 Jerry Suede Sandals complete with a 100mm heel and leather panels. more