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

Leather Animals In A Paper Jungle For Hermès Window Installation.

For its 13th Carte Blanche, the Hermès store at Hong Kong International Airport is exhibiting a piece by the French artists Zim&Zou, 'The Eternal Jungle', which is an invitation into the wild. (Some of you may recall that I previously posted about the paper crafts of Zim&Zou.)



The window installation creates an intriguing contrast between the jungle, a world that is dominated by wild animals, and one of great refinement, the world of Hermès.




The window is influenced by the abundance of vegetation in Hong Kong and showcases Hermès accessories (such as scarves, jewelry, bets and ties) and a Monkey, a Toucan and a Chameleon crafted of leather off-cuts from the workshops of Hermès.

If this sounds a little familiar, it is much like the lovingly crafted animals made with Louis Vuitton leather goods for their window displays by Billie Achilleous.

Monkey and Hermès tie:

Chameleon and Hermès bracelet:

Toucan and Hermès necklace:


The installation displays the finest skills in paper-cut art and leatherwork. Remaining faithful to its original purity, the artists create intricate objects with the paper, a material both beautiful and versatile.



A look at the impressively crafted animals.

The Monkey:


The Monkey in the display:


The Toucan:


The Toucan in the display:


The Chameleon:


The Chameleon in the display:

The window as it appears in the Hong Kong International Airport:


Zim and Zou

Don't miss this post about another artist who has crafted small animals of leather for Louis Vuitton Window displays: