8 Things to Do in NYC For the Holidays

The Wall Street Hotel has collaborated with luxury womenswear brand Markarian to present a festive Christmas tree for everyone to enjoy. To celebrate the hotel's first holiday season, the lounge has been completely transformed with holiday magic. Alexandra O'Neill, founder and creative director of Markarian, has crafted a 14-foot martini-inspired tree that will be exclusively lit on December 6 in partnership with The Daily Front Row. As guests take in the festive setting, the tree is adorned with martini glasses, glass icicles, oyster shells, traditional lights, metallic globes, and caviar-themed ornaments.

Coach and Rockefeller Center have partnered up once again to present the ultimate must-visit destination in NYC. The collaboration features Coach as the sponsor of The Rink, the iconic ice skating rink set up right outside of the Rockefeller Center. The partnership also unveils the Coach Holiday Gift Shop, a nostalgic shopping spot that is festive with holiday spirit yet provides a vintage feel to the space. The gift shop will sell a range of leather tote bags, backpacks, and giftable small leather goods. Inside, shoppers will also find a wrapping station that offers custom wrapping paper and monogramming to add that personalized touch. 

The Coach Holiday Gift Shop is located at the Rockefeller Center and will be available throughout the holiday season.

One of NYC’s most lavish and luxurious hotels, The Mark Hotel, has partnered with Swarovski to create a full-on winter wonderland. The hotel has been completely transformed into a chic gingerbread house where guests will be enamored by candy cane pillars, frosting embellishments, oversized lollipops, and giant nutcrackers. The spectacle has completely come to life with the millions of glittery Swarovski crystals incorporated into the whole presentation. The reimagined gingerbread dream house is a holiday fantasy and a must-stay destination for NYC visitors. 

The Mark Hotel x Swarovski installation will be displayed up to January 7, 2023.

Exuding the spirit of creativity are the joyous windows and store displays created in collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Lego Group. The colorful multi-dimensional displays celebrate the art of imagination and are able to be appreciated around the city at all the Louis Vuitton stores. The collaboration also perfectly coincides with the 90th anniversary of the Lego Group. The festive scenes evoke a winter landscape with snow-capped Christmas trees and vibrant backgrounds. In the forefront of the displays lies various Louis Vuitton trunks paneled in Lego tiles. 

The Louis Vuitton x Lego Group displays will be available to the public through January 1, 2023.

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Baguette bag, Fendi has opened up a special pop-up shop. Inside the space, shoppers will be greeted with a unique selection of Baguette bags, special jewelry and accessories, and a luxurious capsule collection consisting of parkas, hats, skirts, gloves, gaiters, shoes, and sweaters. To maximize the visitor experience, Fendi also included a digital archive room that presents the re-edition Baguette bags among digital Baguette content.

The Fendi Baguette Pop-Up will be located at 90 Prince Street until December 23, 2022.

The fashion legacy of the late Thierry Mugler is one that will never be forgotten. His impact on fashion was unquestionable and the imaginative and extraordinary designs of the French designer set a high bar in the world of couture. The outside world now has an opportunity to take a glimpse into the world of Mugler in the new Thierry Mugler: Couturissime exhibit. The installation follows nearly 130 designs of Mugler throughout his career and highlights various pieces from some of his most memorable collections. In addition to his fashion, the exhibition also recognizes Mugler’s legendary fragrances and stunning fashion photography. 

The Thierry Mugler: Couturissime exhibit is open at the Brooklyn Museum through May 7, 2023.

The Louis Vuitton 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition is an immersive experience that displays imaginative trunks headed by 200 visionaries across art, science, sports, fashion, and culture. The Maison has transformed the Barneys New York café into a Louis Vuitton dreamscape where the 200 reimagined trunks await. As guests walk from room to room, they can completely appreciate the imaginative spirit needed to make the entire project come to fruition and recognize the creativity connected to the heart of Louis Vuitton.

The Louis Vuitton 200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition is open at 660 Madison Avenue through December 31, 2022.

Back for its second season is the stunning Brooklyn Botanic Garden Lightscape. The illuminated spectacle transforms the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens into a holiday bliss. As visitors take in the natural beauty of the outdoors, they will also be absorbed into the millions of glittering lights that illuminate the trails. Colorful light displays, festive music, and picturesque light sculptures also add to the experience, giving guests breathtaking views with every step. 

The Brooklyn Botanic Garden Lightscape 2022 is available to the public through January 8, 2023.