by Mike Hammer | Oct 21, 2014 | Fashion
One of the most impressive designers that America has ever seen passed away on Tuesday, October 20th in his home in Connecticut. Oscar de la Renta had been bravely fighting cancer since 2006. The disease, however, did not prevent the fashion designer from creating the...
by Mike Hammer | Aug 19, 2014 | Beauty, Culture
Red Market Salon’s David Cotteblanche Working late at the office but still need to get your hair cut or styled for the next day? Reynald Ricard and David Cotteblanche understand the hectic schedules of polished, working women in Manhattan. Red Market Salon, the...
by Mike Hammer | Jul 25, 2014 | Fashion, Featured
From the dress down to the shoes, no detail is too small on your wedding day. Luckily, DOWNTOWN has compiled a guide of everything a bride could ever need (with the exception of the husband). Whether it be hair accessories or something blue for good luck, we’ve...
by Mike Hammer | Jul 19, 2014 | Featured, Lifestyle, Living
You think it’s hard to shop for a woman? Try shopping for a baby. Now think about shopping for a baby who isn’t even born yet. Stumped? If you’re buying a gift for a baby shower, the general rule of thumb is to keep the parents in mind. You...
by Mike Hammer | May 6, 2014 | Fashion
[slideshow_deploy id=’45878′] The stars were dazzling last night at the annual Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala 2014 on the Upper East Side. This year’s gala honored British-born designer Charles James, who revolutionized American fashion...