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Lifestyle Pets Travel

Luxurious Pet-Friendly Downtown Hotels

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Traveling can be tough for a pet owner. The thought of leaving your best friend behind is undesirable, to say the least. But fret no more  —New York is actually one of the most pet-friendly hotels throughout cities in the world, with a variety of hotels that will accommodate you and your pet with extreme care and amiability. Even better, some of the most luxurious pet-friendly downtown hotels in Manhattan is located downtown. If you want the best for your loyal friend you’ll love these hotels: Conrad New York (102 North End Avenue, 10282), Soho Grand Hotel (310 West Broadway, 10013), Tribeca Grand Hotel (2 Ave of the Americas, 10013), and Trump Soho (246 Spring St, 10013).

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Conrad New York

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The Conrad New York is one of the most gorgeous hotels to sojourn in all of Manhattan. It is situated in the dynamic and beautiful downtown Wall Street neighborhood. This Pet-Friendly Downtown Hotel has rooms which are globally renowned for their luxurious design. Not only is the Conrad one of the best hotels in New York, but also it accepts pets. If you want to treat yourself and your furry friend, Conrad Hotel is the place for you.

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The SoHo Grand Hotel requires no additional charge for your pet’s stay. Organic food from Bocce’s Bakery, bedding, water bowls and doggy bags are all included in the exquisite service that the hotel provides. The hotel is not only a Pet-Friendly Downtown Hotel but its equipped with an exclusive Dog Park, designed by Rebecca Cole, with fire hydrant water stations and bespoke benches, open 7 days a week from 7 am to 7 pm.

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The SoHo Grand Hotel

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The TriBeCa Grand Hotel, upon request, will provide you with pet bedding in various sizes, food and water bowls, complimentary treats at the front desk, and kitty litter boxes — all with no extra cost. In each room, at one’s disposal, guests can find a pet food room service menu. Don’t have time to take out your dog, or stay in the room with your pet? The concierge at this happy pet – friendly downtown hotel will be happy to arrange a dog-walker, a pet sitter, pet spas, and veterinary care.

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The TriBeCa Grand Hotel,

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The Trump SoHo Hotel has its own ‘Pets Program’ consisting of gourmet treats, plush dog bedding, and dog-walking services through ‘Trump Attache’, or concierge. Moreover, each room in this pet-friendly downtown hotel comes with in-room dining menus, water bowls with fresh bottled water, toys, and maps of outdoor dog-friendly parks.

Traveling can be tough, well then, let’s make it simple, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags and enjoy the best pet-friendly hotels downtown in Lower Manhattan, where you and your furry friend will be treated like royalty.

-Angelica Gianni 

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Fashion

Trendy Mini Dresses

Whatever the occasion is, nothing says sexy and feminine like a mini dress, right? Summer may almost be over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t show your tanned summer legs anymore. In fact, thanks to those tanned legs there’s no better time for mini dresses than now. Off-shoulder, long sleeved or even strapless. You just can’t go wrong with a sassy mini dress.

Curious as to what kind of mini dresses are trendy right now? Here are Downtown Magazine’s favorite mini dresses to spice up your wardrobe.

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This colorful Sienna Red Lace Mini Dress from Three Floor is the perfect combination of playful and sexy.

Price: $378.oo

Three Floor

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Another favorite from Three Floor is this feminine Majestic Dress. A sophisticated black dress, but yet playful with ruffles and the floral lace pattern.

Price: $383.00

Finders Keepers

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Also very sexy yet classy in its design, this Spot-Print Satin Mini Dress from Finders Keepers via Harvey Nichols will quickly become a staple in your closet.

Price: $185.69

Alexander Wang

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With this Blue Striped Long Sleeve Front Tie Collared Dress from Alexander Wang, you never go out of style. One of the best things about it is its versatility, pair it with pants for a more formal look.

Price: $375.00

Self Portrait

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The Panelled Bellis Lace Trim Mini Dress from Self Portrait is feminine and colorful. You can wear it with pants by day and make it more sexy with bare legs at night.

Price: $320.00

Alice & Olivia

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If you love girly and pink, this Philomena Feather Dress from Alice & Olivia is the perfect match for you. Playful and sexy.

Price: $895.00

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Also a bit girly, this light blue Moloko Dress Sky from Alice McCall is a cute and fun must-have.

Price: $450.00

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Fashion

Luxury Society: 5 Tech Trends 2017

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Luxury Society is a great source for news on luxury brands, and Pauline Ventura has written about some interesting tech trends within the luxury world. Among the areas which Pauline goes into depth about:

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Fashion Industry News

Brands and Retailers Stay Connected With Consumers During NYC Blizzard

Brands and Retailers Stay Connected With Consumers During NYC Blizzard
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After so much preparation, the snowstorm ended up much more mild than the forecast stated. Luckily, Manhattan is quickly returning to normalcy. Many New Yorkers were skeptical of the city’s urgent request to prepare for the storm, but now if there is another storm we will all be more than ready. Luxury brands and retailers learned a thing or two on how to benefit themselves and their customers during the NYC blizzard.

Retailers listened to the city’s request to close up Manhattan shops, while hotels prepared for additional guests. Luxury brands resorted to keeping consumers in the know through digital platforms. They showed concern for their customer’s safety while also promoting their brand. After the storm passed, the social platforms allowed for brands to transition back to normal business quite easily.

While some complain, others need to realize how helpful the digital age has been for situations such as blizzards and natural disasters. Stacy Debroff, founder/CEO of Influence Central in Newton, Massachusetts, explains, “The response we’ve seen from marketers as Blizzard Juno hit really demonstrates how social media and digital technology can create a lifeline to consumers and foster connectivity and a sense of ‘we’re all in this together.’” This is just another reason as to why social media platforms and technology keep us connected.

Websites and advertisements allowed for luxury brands and retailers to communicate online sales and product ideas as way to keep kids and adults entertained during the blizzard. This also ensured consumers that, like the weather, business will soon return to normal. Technology has allowed for real-time marketing, which benefits sales for the brand and the customer as well. The digital age has allowed for regulation in our lives, no matter what the forecast says.

-by Deirdre McAndrew

Brands and Retailers Stay Connected With Consumers During NYC Blizzard
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Fashion Industry News

NYC Luxury Brands And Retailers Make a Difference During The Snow

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NYC Luxury Brand And Retail Market Make a Difference During The Snow
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The snow may stop Manhattan, but not luxury brands and retailers. They have used the blizzard as an opportunity to make a difference and help out the NYC community. With people worried about power outages and reduced transportation, brands and retailers have been predicting less foot traffic and sales in the luxury capital of the world.

Due to this, the luxury industry is surprised to see consumers braving the weather and coming out to stores. To say thank you, brands have decided to increase their assistance to make a memorable and positive impression on these consumers. Brands and retailers hope these consumers will remember their customer service and hospitality when the storm comes to an end. “Luxury is about the relationship between the brand and the customer,” said Gustavo Gomez, director of research and methodology at Envirosell, New York.

The higher levels of service makes for a better relationship, translating to brand loyalty in the future. If customers associate the brand with helping them out despite the blizzard, they’ll think of their positive experience. On the other hand, poor service will risk losing the customer, especially if they do not consider the chaos of the blizzard-like conditions.

This blizzard is likely have some economic impact, similar to the blizzard of 2010 leaving 11.2 million consumers housebound. Retailers have worked to minimize negativity by reminding consumers about the amenity of online shopping. Before the storm picked up yesterday, many brands recognized the weather in the Northeast. This caught their consumer audience’s attention and showed that they care.

Some brands had some fun with the idea of being snowed-in. Moët & Chandon shared a Facebook post saying, “To stocking up before the storm,” with a photo of a bottle of their Champagne in the snow. Marc Jacobs shared the advice, “Don’t panic” on a knit hat and a snow emoji via Twitter. Barneys NY also had some fun and showed reassurance through Twitter with its essential shopping list of wine and shoes, which was linked to an ecommerce page. Luxury brands and retailers to the approach to remind consumers to stay safe, all while simultaneously driving sales.

-by Deirdre McAndrew

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Events

A FirstLook At Luxury

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It is that time again, the start of a new year, and the third annual Luxury FirstLook: Strategy 2015 conference. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 13th for at the inside scoop from speakers from the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Buccellati, Baume & Mercier, Christie’s, Lancome, Douglas Elliman, Twitter, Hunton Powerboats, SANDOW, Luxury Portfolio, Sleuth and The Luxury Institute.

Luxury Daily has made this daylong New York event a must-attend for brands, retailers, ad agencies and publishers that specialize in luxury marketing and retail strategies. The event will take place at the National Museum of the American Indian, directly across from Battery Park in downtown Manhattan and at the beginning of Broadway. Here, marketers and retailers will teach the luxury-interested community about the tactics necessary for a successful 2015. Luxury brands are anticipated to grow immensely this year.

Mickey Alam Khan, editor in chief of Luxury Daily New York, explains, “The world of luxury is an island amidst global geopolitical and socio-economic upheaval.” He believes the consumers are what matters, “What is key is paying attention to the luxury customers wants and needs, and adapting to behavior as external events and media usage shape consumer response to marketing and retail efforts,” he said. “That is what this event will address, how to be prepared for increased or slackened demand in the year ahead and with what types of overtures that will garner the appropriate response.” Khan hopes this event will be a success with help and networking from luxury marketers and retailers.

-by Deirdre McAndrew