SCHMOOZING: BODE AT THE CORNER AT NORDSTROM NYC AND LEICA’S NEW MEATPACKING DISTRICT STORE

Last week’s nearly summer-like temperatures brought out New Yorkers of all stripes for parties and store openings. Nordstrom men’s fashion director Jian DeLeon, women’s fashion director Rickie DeSole, and designer and founder of designer brand Bode Emily Bode hosted a cocktail reception followed by an intimate dinner on Thursday evening to celebrate the launch of Bode at The Corner at Nordstrom NYC. Guests gathered in the new limited-time shop (located in the Manhattan flagship on the corner of West 57th Street and Broadway) for cocktails and light bites, followed by an intimate dinner at Wolf restaurant on the store’s second floor. Attendees included stylists, influencers, artists, actors, and photographers. The shop features men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, one-of-a-kind garments made from antique textiles and hand-illustrated pieces rooted in American craft traditions through April 7th.

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Photos by: Jason Crowley/BFA.com. At top: Dev Aujla, Jian DeLeon, Aaron Aujla

The German camera and optics company Leica Camera also unveiled its flagship store and gallery in New York City’s Meatpacking District on Thursday. The new establishment, located at 406 W 13th St, spans over 3,000 square feet across two floors and marks the brand’s seventh Leica Store and third gallery in the United States. Designed to cater to a diverse range of consumers, from professional photographers to hobbyists, the flagship store houses the Leica boutique and a gallery currently featuring the work of renowned Leica photographer Elliott Erwitt. The store’s top floor features a Leica Library curated by renowned photographer Todd Hido, a photo studio for experimenting with Leica’s cutting-edge technology, and an outdoor rooftop space for networking and collaboration among creatives.

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Photos by: Sansho Scott/BFA.com