What inspired you to get into the bike business and launch Martone Cycling Company? I had the idea in April 2011 when I moved to the West Village and had to store my bike in the living room for everyone to see. I noticed there was something wrong, something about the aesthetic. I felt there Read More
It was an eclectic mix of (relative) youngsters at the James Hotel last night, where society fixture Kristian Laliberte hosted Refinery 29′s party for its 30 Under 30 list.
Like the assortment of goodies from Dylan’s Candy Bar available for noshing, this year’s list was a macédoine of hipsters; ranging from Saturday Night Live‘s John Mulaney to Solange Knowles, ostensible socialite Olivia Palermo, and artist Nick Poe. (None of whom, unfortunately, attended the party.)
After accepting a Stoli Vodka Hot “Firefighter” cocktail (nothing like spicy vodka to beat the heat), we sidled up to Mr. Laliberte to find out what, exactly, the criteria for the list was. And, ahem, why no journalists made the cut. Read More
Which of Marc Jacobs’s exes is Lorenzo Martone? The most recent one? Four exes ago? Not an ex at all? We can barely keep up. But we’ll have the chance to interrogate the hirsute gent at a private dinner MAC is throwing to celebrate a collaboration with fashion house Ruffian, with guests including Ruffian designers Read More
