A Look At Jay Z's Exclusive Holiday Collection for Barneys, 100% Of Which Benefits Charity.

“A New York Holiday” is an unprecedented collaboration between Barneys New York and Mr. Shawn Corey Carter - aka Jay Z. They have partnered with some of the most prestigious fashion houses in the world — Balenciaga, Balmain, Lanvin, The Elder Statesman, En Noir, Hoorsenbuhs, Hublot, Just Don, Lanvin, Moncler, Proenza Schouler, Rick Owens, Roc Nation, Stutterheim, T. Anthony, Acne Studios, and Cutler & Gross — to create exclusive, limited edition products inspired by New York City in a color palette of black, white, gold and silver with many featuring Barney's Holiday Emblem (a stylized Maltese cross).




The products are available in the BNY SCC Gallery (a space dedicated to the partnership) as well as for purchase online.

In the spirit of the holiday season, Barneys New York will donate 100% of sales from this collection to the Shawn Carter Foundation.



“With this project, Barneys New York and I were able to take the slickness, energy, and innovation of New York City and translate that into quality, timeless pieces,” said Mr. Carter. “Everything that encompasses ‘A New York Holiday’—the items chosen, the amazing designers that participated, the windows, the design of the BNY SCC Gallery—represents a perfect example of a unique and groundbreaking collaboration that I hope demonstrates how inspiring New York has been to me.”

The making of A New York Holiday:


Below are ALL the items in the collection (some may no longer be available for purchase).

Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for The Elder Statesman blanket:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter Knit Mask with emblem for The Elder Statesman:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for Balenciaga leather backpack:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for Balmain
Barney's Print Holiday Emblem scarf:

Epaulette Tee Shirt in white and black:

Emblem-print Epaulette Tee Shirt:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter Leather Brooklyn Cap for Just Don:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for En Noir.
Embroidered Leather Boxing Shorts:

Leather and Suede Camo Windbreaker:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for Rick Owens:
Mollino Crocodile Jacket:
Leather Cutwork Fleece Hoodie:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for Stutterheim raincoat:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for Hoorsenbuhs 18k Gold New York City Ring:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for Hublot:
18k Gold Shawn Carter by Hublot 45mm Classic Fusion:

Shawn Carter by Hublot Black Ceramic 45mm Classic Fusion Watch:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for Cutler & Gross Sunglasses:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter Down and Leather jacket for Moncler:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for Roc Nation Nylon-Overlay Camo Field Jacket:

Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter Leather Duffle for Proenza Schouler:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter for Lanvin:
Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter Lanvin Vinyl Coated Camo Jacquard Tie:


Lanvin Slim-fit Two-button Jacket:

(Lanvin slim trousers and white dress shirt also available)

Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter T. Anthony Oversized Zip Duffel:


JAY Z Gold by JAY Z:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter Cohiba Comador Cedar-lined Humidor Set:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter NYC NYC Tee:


Limited edition Shawn 'JAY Z' Carter Acne Studios Town Jay Resin-coated Jeans - BLACK


BNY SCC Gallery:



Shop the entire collection here.

“We are proud to honor our home, the great city of New York, this holiday season—and there is absolutely no one better to collaborate with on this project than the New York born and bred Shawn ‘JAY Z’ Carter. He is a groundbreaking musician, a pioneering entrepreneur, and the ultimate creative collaborator,” said Mark Lee, Barneys New York CEO. “We look forward to capturing the energy of New York, and merging the vision of Shawn Carter and the style of Barneys New York in this unprecedented holiday event.”

In the spirit of the holiday season, Barneys New York is proud to be making a donation to the Shawn Carter Foundation, a New York-based charity which awards post-secondary scholarships to students facing socio-economic hardships.

all images and information courtesy of Barneys

David Yurman Tops Off Patron Anejo With A 24k Gold Embellished Dagger.

For the second time in a series of designer collaborations (the first was this 2012 Guitar Stopper by John Varvatos), Patron Spirits introduces a limited edition bottle stopper for this holiday season. The new collectible bottle accessory is crafted exclusively for Patron Anejo by Evan Yurman, Chief Design Director for David Yurman men's and timepiece collections. Patron's relationship with Yurman emerged from a shared commitment to understated luxury, meticulous craftsmanship and masculine elegance.



Die-cast in solid metal and electroplated in gun metal and 24K gold, the bottle stopper is an exceptional two-toned sword featuring elaborate metal carvings inspired by those depicted on the hand guards of 18th century Japanese Samurai swords; a reflection of Yurman's love for unique and rare objects, artwork and artifacts. Like Patron Anejo, Yurman's bottle stopper is bold, intricate and truly distinct.



"It was a thrill to work with Patron on this unique project," said Yurman. "Throughout time, armor and weapons have represented the highest artistic and technical ability of the artisans who craft them. For me, there is an inseparable parallel between a finely honed weapon and a beautifully crafted piece of jewelry – they are truly one in the same and a natural extension of the work that inspires me." This inspiration is unmistakable in the one-of-a-kind, sophisticated design Yurman created to adorn the iconic bottle of Patron Anejo.



Each bottle of Patron Anejo is handcrafted with recycled glass and produced with unparalleled attention to detail. Patron Anejo is a delicate blend of uniquely aged tequilas, all aged in small white oak barrels for a minimum of 12 months. Similar to winemaking, each vintage of Patron Anejo is carefully blended to produce a smooth and distinctive-tasting tequila.

The bottle stopper, which comes in a special limited edition gift box, will be available at select retailers across the U.S. in November 2013 for a suggested retail price of $59.99.

Patron Spirits

Environmentally Friendly Foosball With Flair. The 2Eleven Natural Is A Luxury Wooden Version of The Beautiful Game.

The ‘2eleven natural‘ brings the table soccer (or foosball as it's more commonly called in the U.S.) experience out of bars into the world of design hotels, luxury lofts and VIP lounges of modern soccer stadiums. Made in Germany and environmentally-friendly, the game table is crafted of maple and walnut woods and accented with fine leather and aluminum and can be outfitted with digital or analog monitor screens.




Playing Surface:
The playing surface has seamless lifted corners and side edges.


Hand Grips:
Elegant, ergonomically formed grips are a real pleasure to touch and the leather surfaces offer optimal hold and a perfect ball control:


Players:
The players, made of solid maple and walnut, underline the key concept of this premium table soccer. Their legs feature an intricate tread profile that provides the necessary grip for a fast-paced gaming experience.



Score:
Keep score with a fine aluminum-made counter.


Ball Lift:
The innovative aluminum-made "Ball Lift" can be activated after each goal scored. This feature catapults the ball into the middle of the playing field similar to slingshot of a pin-ball machine.



Cup-Holders:
The main exterior part also includes four retractable wood and leather cup-holders to secure cold beverages:

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES:
The dynamic front boards with either an Analog or Digital display monitor give the table a distinctive appearance and offer the owner or sponsors the chance for exclusive presentations.




According to the customer ́s desire, the players can be delivered with either chrome or lasered numbers (numbers 1 to 11) on maple and walnut wood.



The table will be delivered fully assembled to your doorstep. Please check the dimensions specified on page 13 and make sure that the desired location for your gaming table is accessible before you submit a binding purchase order. Special shipping requests can be arranged for upon request. Additional fees may apply.




PRICE: 2eleven natural, premium pure = 8900€

Optional Accessory Pricing:
• Analog display monitor, DIN-A4 = 450€
• 15" digital display monitor = 580€
• Chrome finished numbers (1-11)= 250€
• Lasered numbers (1-11) = 290€
All prices incl. 19% VAT (for Germany), excl. packaging and shipping costs

The 2eleven Natural Premium Soccer Table can be purchased online here



2eleven
Design studio: id Studioworks
Designer/ Creative Director: Michael Wanger
Designer: Franziska Wanger