The Resurgence of Lower Manhattan
Lower Manhattan has been reborn—with world-class architecture and an influx of culture and nightlife. Where else, then, to showcase the best of the New York collections?
Photo: (from top) Mikael Jansson, Vogue, February 2015; Dennis Stock/Magnum Photos; Danny Lyon/Magnum Photos1/12The Sky’s the Limit
The Manhattan cityscape is a wondrous, every-changing thing. Clockwise from top: The lower Manhattan of the moment; New York City circa 1954; and the view from 1967.
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, February 20152/12Taking Flight
As more creative types hit the streets (and helipads) of the Financial District—seen here from high over New York Harbor—the area is no longer defined by the lockstep business suit. Model Caroline Trentini wears a Michael Kors sand bonded-suede sleeveless jacket ($3,275), A-line skirt ($3,995), and cross-body bag; select Michael Kors stores.
Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, February 20153/12Urban Renewal
Styles and neighborhoods fade and are rediscovered in an unending cycle. This glittery dress might have been called “uptown” a moment ago. Marc Jacobs silver silk shirtdress with oversize-button detail ($4,800) and Mary Janes; Marc Jacobs boutiques.
Photographed at the Beekman
Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, February 20154/12Making a Splash
What better setting for an elegant graffiti-print sequined dress than an elegantly in-progress (and quite colorful) hotel and residence? Donna Karan New York embroidered cotton dress and belt; donnakaran.com.
Photographed at the Beekman
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Photographed by Mikael Jansson, Vogue, February 20155/12Going Up
The silvery swoops and curves of walkways under construction are mirrored by the silvery panels of Carolina Herrera’s architectural column dress, $4,290; select Carolina Herrera boutiques.
Photographed at Fulton Center