Award-winning fashion designer Christian Siriano knows this better than most and has recently brought his talents from the runways and red carpets to homes, hotels, and more with the launch of Siriano Interiors. The full-service design firm also includes a new line of mid-century modern–inspired bespoke furniture for sale exclusively on 1stDibs.com. Siriano shares one of his newest projects with us here—a New York City apartment in the Flatiron District.

Senior year is already a time filled with ups and downs. In the first semester, we are preparing our college applications—probably the most stressful time of our lives. And now, due to these challenging times, the Class of 2020 around the world is dealing not only with the loss of their senior year but also with the losses, stress, and anxiety brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the gardens' closing to the public amid the COVID-19 crisis, the New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope had to close after just three weeks, but you can still take a virtual tour! Join Marc Hachadourian, NYBG’s director of glasshouse collections and senior orchid curator, for a walk through the 2020 Orchid Show.

The saying “shop ’til you drop” is now a thing of the past thanks to these new designer department store restaurants! Here, you can get a quick pick me up and be ready for more shopping after a cocktail or two.

Shantell Martin’s artwork fascinates you with its fluidity and simplicity, as her line drawings lead to unexpected places peppered with phrases like “WHO ARE YOU?” and “YOU ARE YOU” or simply directions such as “UP,” “DOWN,” “AROUND,” and more.

Sitting humbly in the middle of a busy street in Nolita, the Christian Siriano boutique appropriately blends in. From Tory Burch to Rag & Bone, [...]