Nadja Sayej

1 week ago | forbes.com | Nadja Sayej

Near the Brooklyn Bridge, a new café stands out on Madison Street. The Mandarin, a cool, design-forward cafe located at 113 Madison St. in Two Bridges, is a gathering spot for New York’s creative community and locals. The hub is designed by Brooklyn-based design practice Almost Studio, co-founded by architect Anthony Gagliardi and architectural designer Dorian Booth, who are a stylish duo known for their unorthodox uses of space, their Instagrammable style, and a conceptual approach to materials.

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Nadja Sayej

Pierpaolo Piccioli made romantic, culturally-rich waves at Valentino. He was the brand's creative director from 2008 to 2024, redefining what it means to be a modern day courtuier. But now that he has been appointed as the Creative Director of Balenciaga starting July 10, what does this mean for Balenciaga, which has become a sort of art house brand with conceptual statements that may better fit on a podium of the Museum of Modern Art?

2 weeks ago | forbes.com | Nadja Sayej

Since its inception in 2021, Form has gained notoriety for its fitness app, Transform podcast, activewear line, and nationwide community. Co-founded by Sami Clarke, a certified fitness trainer and Pilates instructor, and Sami Spalter, a marketing expert and wellness advocate who lost 80 pounds, the two have built a community of millions of women who want to grow with them through their own wellness journeys.

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Nadja Sayej

Melissa Odabash will celebrate 25 years of her swimwear and resort wear brand with a private showcase presented by Miami Swim Week – The Shows on Friday, May 30 at 7:00 p.m. at The Bass Museum of Art. The anniversary collection will feature her signature swimsuits, bikinis and stylish resort wear that she is known for, while paying tribute to the glamor of 1970s swimwear. “The anniversary collection is really a celebration of the journey; where we started and how far we’ve come,” said Odabash.

3 weeks ago | forbes.com | Nadja Sayej

There’s more to shapewear than just Spanx and Skims. The US shapewear market is set to grow by $270.4 million by 2028, according to a market research report from Technavio. Shapewear is also a top trending product selling on TikTok. Shapewear is also trending with celebrities, as stars like Sienna Miller, Helen Mirren and Meryl Streep have all admitted to wearing shapewear on the red carpet. It's nothing to be ashamed of.