Just Eat It: M. Wells Dinette
As soon as I received the email from Sarah Obraitis, co-creator of M. Wells, inviting me to the opening of M. Wells Dinette "TONIGHT," I soberly told myself that that tin of baked beans, glaring at me...
View ArticleOC Introduces: Jin Kay, Parsons' Womenswear Designer of the Year
Feeding into OC's lifelong tradition of "you heard it here first" introductions, this year we welcome Seoul-born designer Jin Kay into the fold. It was pretty auspicious that Jin should win Parsons'...
View ArticleKorean Slang Dictionary - 'Dae-bak'
Stuck in Korea (our featured country this year!) with nothing but a couple of "Where's the nearest restroom, please" phrases in your vocabulary? Our Korean Slang Book is here to save your trip. In...
View ArticleMeet Nathaniel
Meet Nathaniel, the new Virgo at OCLA! Name: Nathaniel Santos Hometown: Anaheim, CA Astrological sign: Virgo Currently obsessed with: Comme Des Garcons' paper doll fall collection, Ezra Miller,...
View ArticleCoffee Chronicles: Everyman Espresso
Everyman Espresso, a new coffee spot that just opened up nearby, has us on a caffeine high. I recently got lost in a latte at their new, slightly kitchy second location in Soho. Owner Sam Penix was...
View ArticleSWAT Team: Patrik Ervell Men's FW12
As the resident authority (literally—as in he works in the same building as OCNY) on suiting, sweaters, and perfect pants, it makes sense that Patrik Ervell took a leaf out of the real authorities'...
View ArticleI'll Take You There: Spoleto, Italy
VIKTOR TIMOFEEV is a Latvian-born, New York-bred artist who works and lives in London. I was lucky enough to spend a few weeks in Spoleto, a town located in northern Umbria, Italy. It’s usually...
View ArticleOpening Ceremony Women's Fall/Winter 2012: Part 2
Just when you thought it couldn't get any more adorable, Opening Ceremony has rained down another shower of Fall/Winter 2012 cuteness. So what if the temperature dropped 30 degrees this weekend? Now...
View ArticleMeet the Model: Simone Bazos
Our new model Simone spends her free time writing historical non-fiction and has a pet turtle named Daedalus, and I can't decide which fun fact makes me like her more! Get to know Simone here. Your...
View ArticleKorean Slang Dictionary - 'Hul!'
Stuck in Korea (our FEATURED COUNTRY this year!) with nothing but a couple of "Where's the nearest restroom, please" phrases in your vocabulary? Our Korean Slang Book is here to save your trip. One of...
View ArticleJacquemus SS13: La Maison, L’Été
After a tardy London-Paris train prevented us from attending Simon Porte JACQUEMUS’ Spring/Summer presentation, "La Maison, L'Été 2013," we knew a showroom visit was in order. There we were met by...
View ArticleRegister to Vote at OCNY, TOMORROW! Hosted by OC and Downtown for Democracy
New York State's voting registration closes this Friday so the time to register for November's presidential elections is ASAP! Drop by the Opening Ceremony New York store TOMORROW between 2pm and 7pm...
View ArticleThe Courtauld Annual Book Sale, London
After last week's NY Art Book Fair, it was London's turn to get bookish with The Coutauld Institute's annual book sale. Friday was a typically rainy day in London, so on my lunch break I decided there...
View ArticleKeeping up with Kenzo: The Fall Collection Is Coming In!
The colorful waves of Kenzo keep rolling in! As pre-Fall turns to Fall/Winter, the standout marble print of Carol and Humberto's runway collection is making its way onto the OC shelves. And so, of...
View ArticleFine Wine: Happy Birthday, PJ Harvey!
Polly Jean Harvey stormed the boys' club that was indie music during the early 90s, and has been leaving us guessing since. Every album brings a completely new sound and always with a look to match (or...
View ArticlePut Your Back into It: Road Testing Fall Backpacks
Hanging around Howard Street (OCNY's home turf) sometimes feels like a safari. It's hard to make it to The Smile for lunch without scoping out a cute dog, guy, or, lately, backpack. And as it happens,...
View ArticleMake It Snappy: Opening Ceremony London, Open For Business!
Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends What: Say hello to Opening Ceremony London, our first outpost in Europe! Come see the space and stick around for tonight's...
View ArticleBeach Girls & Boys: Aurélie Bidermann SS13
The first thing you should know about Aurélie Bidermann is that she has the most adorable, girlish giggle. I could hear it from outside her showroom in Paris. That's how I knew it was the right...
View ArticleMake It Snappy: Register To Vote TODAY with OC & Downtown for Democracy
Make It Snappy is a photo series showcasing quick snaps from OC & friends Who: OC model and artist Jeanette registering her vote for November's presidential election. Michael from D4D (right) will...
View ArticleAsk Dars: Not-So-Basic Basics
ASK DARS is an advice column in which no sartorial dilemma is too big or small for DARIA, our lead stylist, to address. Write her with your real-life questions and she'll answer them in the weeks to...
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