The one place, in this world, that I would absolutely love to live in is definitely New York. That’s right, I wanna be a part of it. New York! New York! Besides being one of the top fashion capitals in the world, this great state is overflowing with so much interesting character that is simply so inspiring. On my last trip to the U.S. I, of course, couldn’t leave without setting foot on this island.
My first stop was the Fashion Institute of Technology—aka my dream school. FIT is one of the best fashion schools in the world and it’s right at the heart of New York. To get a feel of the place, I got a campus tour then I spent hours admiring the various pieces at the Goodman Center museum.
I love everything about this place. Even the way people dress on a normal day is pretty awesome. I love how this woman played around with color—the bright red coat matches her dark blue top wonderfully.
Never underestimate the sophistication of an all black outfit. I love how this woman put together different textures to add depth to her single color choice.
No visit to New York is complete without shopping! I’m not one to splurge so I did more window shopping than actual shopping shopping. I just love looking at the different store displays and taking in the unique aesthetic of brands.
“Bravery never goes out of style”
“Art is not a crime”
Spotted this simple but powerful work of art in a random gallery in Soho. In this town, you can always count on something new and exciting on every corner.
I love the cool and hip interior of the Billionaire Boys Club store. It is completely not my style but the whole feel of the store and its products is just so distinct. I commend Pharrell Williams on this ingenious set-up.
A steel sculpture on the street curated by the Louis K. Meisel Gallery.
I love the luxurious and feminine feel of the Diane Von Furstenberg store. I don’t know how DVF does it but the moment I set foot in the store, I felt so proud to be a woman of today.
In this city, you’ll never really know what to expect. I just turned a corner then I spotted this random “Fur Sale” pop-up store with a great selection of coats.
I am a big fan of Topshop here in the Philippines so imagine what I felt when I saw a whole building of top to bottom Topshop products. I went a little bit crazy especially in the sale section.
The Flight Club store is the ultimate place for sneaker fans. Majority of the walls are covered with the rarest and most coveted sneakers you can think of and the rest of it is covered with caps.
The next time you travel to the U.S. or if you already live there, spend a few days in New York. It’s the perfect place to leisurely stroll around in and, in the process, discover great places to shop and eat. New York is one of the places I will always go back to.