917 Diaries

by Fernanda Brandao

Brazil Foundation NY – 2014

The 12th edition of the Brazil Foundation Gala took place at Lincoln Center, at the David Koch Theatre. The night was all about celebrating women, and the Gala paid homage to singer Bebel Gilberto by presenting her with the Global Brazilian Award for being an international spokesperson for Brazilian culture. […]

Sacai

Sacai is not exactly a new brand, having been in the market for almost 15 years. The real buzz, however, began in 2009 when designer Chitose Abe (formerly of Comme des Garçons) decided to showcase her creations at Paris Fashion Week, significantly increasing the brand’s awareness and growth. Chitose Abe […]

Gauguin: Metamorphoses

For art lovers visiting or living in NY, make sure to check out the Paul Gauguin exhibit – Gauguin: Metamorphoses – which just opened last week at the MoMA. This exhibition focuses on the French artist’s rare and extraordinary prints and transfer drawings. Comprising approximately 150 works, it is the […]

The Ones To Watch – NYFW Fall 2014

The Winter 2014 runway season has already kicked off here in NY, and these are my top 3 designer picks to keep an eye on during New York Fashion Week: Delpozo The Spanish brand has been one of the most talked-about names this season. After a beautifully crafted and impeccably […]

Almondine Bakery

Formiguinhas de plantão, já tinha um tempinho que eu não dava dicas de confeitarias e outras guloseimas mais, não é mesmo? Então, o post de hoje é sobre um dos meus lugares preferidos para comer doce aqui em NY: A Almondine, no Brooklyn. Localizada no charmosérrimo bairro de Dumbo no […]