By Sarah Emily Gilbert
If you were to have asked a young Sarah McCartney what she wanted to be when she grew up, she wouldn’t have said teacher, doctor, or lawyer. Instead, Sarah would’ve told you that she wanted to do magic when she grew up, and not just tricks, real magic. more
Fashion and Home Designs by Piero Fornasetti
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
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Haptic Lab constructs quilts, kites, and rugs with a geographic perspective. Some of their most popular items are their city quilts, coastline quilts, and constellation quilts. The king and queen sized blankets also come in throw and baby blanket sizes. The Haptic Lab Sample Sale on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12 includes 75% off their signature kites and quilts. more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
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By Taylor Smith
Urban Agenda New York City has gathered together our top picks for a romantic summer wedding. Many of the dresses recall visions of an English country wedding or a setting in a rustic old church. The latest trends harken to vintage fashions with off-white lace, delicate trimmings, and a-line shapes. more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
With our weekly “Savvy Shopping” articles that feature designer sample sales in NYC, it’s clear that the Urban Agenda staff loves a good deal. When those affordable finds involve vintage clothing and one-of-a-kind pieces, we’re officially swooning. Lucky for us, New York City is brimming with consignment shops that capture the eclectic cosmopolitan fashions of the past and present. Here, we selected the best of NYC consignment shops to ensure you’re vintage fashion is on-point without breaking the bank. more
The Mara Hoffman Sample Sale returns with 75% off bikinis and bridal wear on June 12 and 13.
Known for her boho, tribal aesthetic, Mara's fashions are extremely on trend amongst stylish New Yorkers. The sale will run for 2 days, but plan to arrive early to avoid the long checkout lines. The designer herself is often know to work her own sample sale, alongside her staff. more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
You could say designer Lindsey Adelman “saw the light” working as an editorial assistant at the Smithsonian. While touring the museum’s Exhibition Fabrication Department, Adelman discovered the job she never knew she wanted: industrial designer.
In 1996, the English major received an industrial design degree from RISD, then went on to work for Resolute Lighting in Seattle before founding her own lighting company, Butter with David Weeks in 2000. In 2006, she established her name with the opening of Lindsey Adelman Studios in NYC. Fast-forward nine years and hundreds of chandeliers later, and you have one of the premier lighting designers in the country. more
Up to 80% off retail prices on all women’s jewelry at Lulu Frost. Known for its statement pieces including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings, brooches, and more, the jewelry line incorporates everything from Victorian to Deco influences. The Lulu Frost collection has a devout following of celebrities including Lady Michelle Obama and Taylor Swift. The brand also frequently collaborates on custom collections with J.Crew. more
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Grenoble, France native and innovative designer, Elodie Blanchard found her artistic niche in New York City thanks to young love, a visionary eye, and well, curtains.
With a degree in fashion and sculpture, Blanchard began in the Paris fashion industry designing clothes and organizing runway shows. Merely 23, Blanchard won the prestigious young designer prize at the International Arts Festival of Hyeres, which allowed her the opportunity to sell a clothing line at the popular French mail order company, La Redoute. more
Dresses, tops, and skirts are over 70% off at the Lela Rose sample sale, making it the perfect opportunity to shop for summer dresses in pretty pastels and lace. The room on the 14th Floor doubles as a changing room, so be prepared to wait before entering.
By Sarah Emily Gilbert
“A repair company in the basement of [my parent’s] home in Mount Vernon to a museum in NYC.”
This is how Ralph Pucci describes the extraordinary evolution of his family business, Pucci Mannequins. Since taking over the company in 1976, Pucci has transformed his family name into a globally renowned brand with a stronghold on the fashion industry. Armed with a visionary eye and a deep understanding of the complex history that surrounds the mannequin, Pucci has changed the way we see these bona fide clothes hangers both literally and figuratively. more
Oyster Gathering $125
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The Bonpoint sample sale at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Chelsea includes 60% off regular retail prices. The French children's brand will have bathing suits, accessories, shoes, and a range of clothing for children ages 6 and older. For adults, this particular Bonpoint sample sale will have an unusual amount of women's clothing available, such as pastel colored jeans, airy blouses, and summer skirts.
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By Sarah Emily Gilbert
Photos provided by Ballerina Mary Helen Bowers, copyright Ballet Beautiful
Even though Mother’s Day has passed, Urban Agenda decided to extend our appreciation for all the resilient women in our lives beyond a single day. So, we sought out the woman who has built an entire brand on her understanding of mothers-to-be, Mary Helen Bowers. Professional ballerina turned fitness mogul and proud mom of 16-month-old Lumina Belle, Bowers has become a global icon for mothers. more
