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Betsey Johnson Loses Her Stores But Not Her Fans

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
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Betsey Johnson will turn 70 on August 10 and by anyone’s measure, her fashion business has had an incredible run. Generations of young girls squealed

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iPlastic—Seeking Perfection Under the Knife

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011
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We are the iGeneration. We are all too familiar with the iPod, the iPad, iHome and the like, but the “i” extends beyond our electronics

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Margo Manhattan Brings a Contemporary Edge to Madison

Saturday, June 4th, 2011
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Look out Madison Avenue, Margo Manhattan just opened on 88th street and the neighborhood is jumping! This boutique jewelry store is filled with many of

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New York at Christmas—A Feast for the Eye

Saturday, November 27th, 2010
by on Living Around

A stroll up Fifth and Madison during the Christmas season is always a treat. Between the windows, the throngs, the inviting interiors, the trees festooned

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The Fantasy/Reality of Ralph Lauren

Sunday, October 17th, 2010
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I’ve decided to sell my apartment and move into the new Ralph Lauren women’s store at 888 Madison Avenue. Unfortunately, I’m not the only woman

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Five Reasons Why We Love Mad Men

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
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The award-winning Mad Men will launch its fourth season on July 25. The AMC drama about the cutthroat world of advertising executives has become a

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Seigo: Japanese Elegance on Madison Avenue

Monday, July 5th, 2010
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Finding that special gift for that special person can be time-consuming and frustrating. Whether you are shopping for a man or a woman, the two

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