Why wait till Black Friday to do some much needed “personal” shopping when you have the Pop Up Flea coming this weekend. Organized by Michael Williams (ACL) and Randy Goldberg, the event has an exciting lineup of brands and familiar names such as Billykirk, Rogues Gallery, J. Crew, Gitman Brothers, and more.

The event will take place at 201 Mulberry Street, Between Spring and Kenmare, New York City.

Here are the dates:

Friday, November 20th, 3pm-9pm
Saturday November 21st, 11am-7pm
Sunday the 22nd 11am-6pm.

Barneys New York, finally opened its new Chicago location in the Gold Coast neighborhood. Located directly in the shadow of their previous location on Rush street, the new 90,000 square foot mega luxury store does not disappoint. Complete with 6 sprawling floors of clothing, shoes, jewelry, a lounge, a green rooftop deck, and even a full restaurant. The space is a true work of art. The store was adequately stocked with the normal tourists and quite a few fellow Chicagoans, who were under dressed and over accessorized for the near 60 degree weather. With intricate title layouts on the woman’s section, end-on-end wood flooring in the men’s section, and a massive spiraling staircase with views of the Gold Coast, retail architects Jeffrey Hutchison & Associates have created a modern jewel.

Continue reading for more information and images on the Men’s section.

The Men’s section is masterfully stocked full of all the designer brands you have come to expect from Barneys. RRL, Public School, Rogan, Rag & Bone, A.P.C., Opening Ceremony, and the list goes on. On the second Men’s floor is the bespoke Men’s suiting and dress apparel. This was quite possibly the most beautiful and wide array of dress apparel I’ve seen in Chicago or anywhere for that matter. With quality clothing, a helpful and knowledgeable staff, and the new amenities, this store has set the bar very high for new luxury retail locations.

Photographs/Words: by Ryan Plett
Source: You Have Broken The Internet

Art After Dark at the Guggenheim is a different take on New York City nightlife. Held on every first Friday of the month, guests and members can enjoy drinks, great music by DJ’s, and art from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. This past Friday, March 6 DJ Mike Simonetti provided the sounds while guests also had the chance to explore The Third Mind: American Artists Contemplate Asia, 1860–1989. Our guest writer Jasper, was fortunate enough to attend, and has a personal report on his experience. More after the jump.

Every First Friday – Door opens at 9. $25 cover charge. Free for members. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is located at 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street)

It’s Friday night so I glanced at my deepsea oyster perpetual date watch. Tick-tock reminded me that I need to bounce from work and take care of my social calendar!

It’s the first Friday of the month. Membership to one of the intellectual by day-hot mess by night NYC venues warrants an appearance from a boy like myself.

“Art after Dark”. The Guggenheim Museum is a great spot to rub elbows with some europeans, asians, of course-americans among many other socialites. An Italian DJ, Mike Simonetti was spinning a gamut of music genres throughout the night. The intellectuals and the fashionistas rocked the main floor! Although my drink of the night was a dirty martini, cosmos and other colorful drinks were everywhere!

Don’t get me wrong, one can easily contemplate on the current exhibits – Thannhauser Collection, Noguchi: The Bollingen Journey 1949-1956, The Hugo Boss Prize 2008: Emily Jacir, and The Third Mind: American

Artists Contemplate Asia 1860 – 1989 but why not bounce to the beat at the same time!

The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building was indeed packed! See you at the Gugg dance floor next month!

Door opens at 9. $25 cover charge. Free for members. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is located at 1071 Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street)

- Jasper G. Baluyot

It’s less than a month away till Details throws its Block Party for 2008. The event will include a day of shopping, style, music, food, drinks, and entertainment in the Meatpacking District neighborhood of New York City.

Saturday, December 6, 2008 12-6PM
At the Hotel Gansevoort – 18th Ninth Avenue New York, NY 10014

• Shops, interactive displays, prizes, and freebies on the hotel rooftop
• 1X only events, discounts, and promotions at neighborhood venues
• And incredible holiday shopping throughout

Via: Details Insider