Senior columns

By Sam Klug, Neil FitzPatrick, Claire Stern, and Caroline Blosser | Apr 23 12:53 am ET

Columbia’s creators

Working at Spectator helps one make great memories.

By Claire Stern | Apr 22 07:03 pm ET

Shopping in New York’s hipster haven

Style columnist Claire Stern takes her turn exploring the Brooklyn Flea Market.

By Claire Stern | Apr 19 07:27 pm ET

Splurging for a good cause

Tsunami benefit sample sale focuses more on fashion than philanthropy.

By Claire Stern | Apr 5 07:55 pm ET

Digging through a fashion disaster

Columnist Claire Stern dares to brave the mob scene of LF’s end-of-season sale

By Claire Stern | Mar 23 06:01 am ET

For high-end bargain hunters, Barneys is the place to be

Crowds at Warehouse Sale may be a hassle, but are ultimately worth it.

By Claire Stern | Feb 24 12:13 am ET

Bargain-hunters ‘scoop’ out steep discounts

Claire Stern braves the chaos and mayhem of a sample sale, and emerges with her fair share of treasures.

By Claire Stern | Feb 9 08:01 pm ET

Not quite Dior, but distinctive

Columnist Claire Stern checks out the Market NYC and reports back.

By Claire Stern | Jan 26 08:56 pm ET

Neighborhood Watch: Dolce Vita

Walking down Ludlow Street on the Lower East Side after sundown, it can be easy to miss the Dolce Vita boutique (149 Ludlow Street between Rivington and Stanton streets), blending into the hubbub of the exciting Lower East Side. But look closer and Dolce Vita’s window display is unmissable: A tie-dye mini dress, a denim romper with a striped cardigan, a white lace short-sleeve mini dress, and a coral sleeveless dress with ruffle detailing beg for attention. Only after entering the store does one realize that the price is as irresistible as the style—items start at $40.

By Claire Stern | Jan 20 10:32 am ET