Alife kicks off a series of exhibitions at its L.A. store tomorrow with a collaboration between author Dumar Brown and iconic graffiti writer Haze, who got his start in the early seventies bombing subway trains on Manhattan's Upper West Side. Nov York City is based on Brown's latest novel, The World Screaming Nov, about a scrappy, graf-obsessed kid from Brooklyn, and features eight new silkscreens on canvas. If you're not in L.A. this weekend, Haze's limited-edition Nov T-shirt (pictured) is also on sale at Alife stores in New York, Vancouver, and Tokyo.
Through June 17 at Alife L.A., 451 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA, (323) 655-2093, alifenyc.com

The designer certainly isn't shy about his brand of sexy: Ford's latest louche offering comes in the form of limited-edition sunglasses—the Carlos ($2,200) and the Pavlos ($2,400, pictured), available only in New York at ILORI and Tom Ford Collection. The former is rimmed with metal and comes with a brown or green lens; the latter is made of Santos rosewood or ebony and polished plated gold "for a sensual seventies sexiness." In other obvious news, it doesn't look like the designer's going to put his libido in check anytime soon.
ILORI, 138 Spring St., New York, NY, (212) 226-8276, iloristyle.com

Known for melding old-school cobbling techniques with the latest in shoe technology, Harry's of London has been doing brisk business since its inception in 2001. The company has made a name for itself by designing classics with eye-catching twists, like those on the Archie (pictured). Now comes news of Harry's online launch: Although the footwear has been for sale elsewhere in the U.S., this marks the first time the entire line will be available in one place.
harrysoflondon.com

Renowned longboarder Joel Tudor just launched a capsule collection with Loomstate, including hoodies, T-shirts, and the swimsuits pictured here, modeled after a pair that Tudor had made in Hawaii in the early nineties. They're made of nylon and organic cotton—this is Loomstate, after all—and come with an internal key leash in the back pocket. Most importantly, they look cool. (In fact, they remind us of some other trunks we've seen recently.) Clothes might make the man but they don't necessarily make the surfer—it takes talent to get to Tudor's level (check the video below). At least now you can dress the part.

Loomstate for Joel Tudor...Harmony Amplifier collection available at select boutiques nationwide; for store information, visit harmonyamplifier.com

Later this month, Michel Fournier will attempt to break the world free-fall record when the 64-year-old Frenchman drops approximately 25 miles over (you guessed it) Saskatchewan. In doing so, he'll both break the sound barrier and endure temperatures as cold as -150 degrees. (On the upside, he gets to wear the suit from this rendering.) We know what you're thinking: How will he tell the time while this is happening? Well, he'll have Bell & Ross' BR02 strapped to his wrist. The steel-and-carbon chronograph seems more than up to the task—in fact, we'd say it's more likely to survive the fall than Fournier is.

Today in Flickr discoveries: photos by former London schoolteacher George Plemper, who taught science in working-class south London from 1973 to 1978. His pictures of Riverside School and its students—rarely shown, except for an exhibition in 1979—is a gripping body of work, not only for Plemper's considerable skill but also because many of his young subjects had such refined senses of style. Case in point: the young man shown here, a refugee from the Nigerian/Biafran civil war of the late sixties. Hey, if you're going to wear velour and fur trim, wear it proud.

[The Guardian]

In 1992, Olivier Zahm and Elein Fleiss founded Purple Prose, whose name (as Fleiss gleefully points out in her intro) is "practically impossible for any French person to pronounce." (Fun to imagine, non?) Since then, the mag has branched out to include Purple Fashion and Purple Sexe, and published the work of a who's who from the art world: Teller, Ackermann, Richardson (both Bob and Terry). Their new (and curiously timed) anthology includes essays from the likes of Kim Gordon and Glenn O'Brien, not to mention reproductions of nearly every page they've ever published. This includes enough pictures of Chloë Sevigny to last two lifetimes—though if Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin's nudes are any indication, you can never have too many.
$37.80, amazon.com; purple.fr

Coming this August: Nike Sportswear, a new line timed to the Olympics that gives the brand's best-known classics a high-tech update. The Air Max 90 (pictured), for example, has been given a full mesh upper and a sole from its Free series of running shoes. The collection also includes the lightest garment the company's ever produced, a Windrunner jacket made with its lattice-style Flywire technology. But despite the forward-looking materials, Nike has produced the line with old-school craftsmanship—an AW77 hooded sweatshirt, for instance, is made from fleece by Loopwheeler, a Japanese company whose twenties-era looms produce only enough fabric for eight garments per day. Speaking of eight, the number dominates the designs—all in honor of the launch date, 8/8/08. Still, the line actually marks a return: Nike Sportswear was the company's full name when the brand was introduced in 1979.

The globe-hopping jet set has descended on Cannes, and while style matters, it's really all about size—yacht size. Alberta Ferretti's 148-foot Prometej will be docking off the beach, as will the Missoni clan's 162-foot Pegasus. Meanwhile, Roberto Cavalli's 135-foot R&C makes up for its (relatively) diminutive stature with all the subtlety you'd expect from the man who gave the world leopard-print eveningwear: It's painted with an iridescent lacquer that gleams electric-purple in the sun and softens to navy at sunset. We checked—Hypercolor's not involved.

[WWD]

Now on view in Japan: XXIst Century Man, a multimedia exhibition curated by pleat-loving designer Issey Miyake. He's assembled works by notables like sculptor Tim Hawkinson and late designer Isamu Noguchi on topics like the environment, fashion, design, and architecture—the last of which includes 25-year-old Koutarou Sekiguchi's enormous masking tape and newspaper tower (pictured). An accompanying magazine, a collaboration between Miyake and the Japanese mag pen, has just made its way across our desk—not quite in time for the exhibit's late-March debut, but with plenty of time to spare before its July closing. (Hey, news of the dead-tree variety still travels slow.) It's a fascinating document, and better yet, it's available for $14 at Manhattan's Issey Miyake boutique—much cheaper than a trip to Tokyo.
XXIst Century Man runs through July 6, 2008, at 21_21 Design Sight, 9-7-6 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan, +03-3475-2121, 2121designsight.jp

Menswear trade show Pitti Immagine Uomo is known for its tony traditions, which makes this year's special guest all the more surprising. Eccentric Belgian designer Walter Van Beirendonck (pictured) will present his 2009 Spring/Summer collection in Florence on June 19. Known for his outré looks and antagonist philosophies (one of his slogans is "Aesthetic terrorists unite!"), Van Beirendonck follows last season's showing by New York designer Adam Kimmel. The latter wasn't exactly a Pitti person either, but at least he produces his clothes in Italy. Van Beirendonck, on the other hand, doesn't—he lives in Antwerp and usually shows in Paris. This will be the first time he's ever shown a collection in the boot.

DNR reports today that legendary creative director George Lois—whose work for Esquire is now on view at MoMA—is the force behind My 3D Fit, a new line of jeans and shirts that supposedly achieve a better fit by using a double-seamed side panel rather than the traditional side seam. (This is meant to reduce bunching.) Hardly an obvious project from the guy famous for riddling Muhammad Ali with arrows, but it's not Lois' first encounter with fashion: He helped launch Coca-Cola apparel back in the eighties. (And we'll assume George had nothing to do with those square-toed shoes in the picture.)
My 3D Fit denim, $150-$200, and shirting, $125, available at My3DFit.com

Following the announcement of Fred Perry's new Blank Canvas collection comes news of the company's latest collaboration: a limited-edition V-neck sweater by Terry Hall, the former lead singer of British ska-punk band the Specials. Out this September, the collection comes in black and maroon, features an oversize crest, and was inspired by a photo of Hall wearing the sweater published in the first issue of The Face (pictured). Fred Perry will only produce 500 worldwide, however, so demand's sure to run high—ska fans tend to be rabid, we've noticed.

In honor of Mother's Day this Sunday (no, we didn't forget), Scott Campbell will be setting up shop inside Earnest Sewn's Meatpacking District store in New York to ink customers with traditional "Mom" tattoos for $100. Those interested in less indelible declarations of devotion can purchase limited-edition Billykirk wallets and card cases laser-engraved with the design (pictured). Either way, we're not entirely sure mom would approve. (Check back next week for our video of the event.)
Earnest Sewn, 821 Washington St., New York, NY, (212) 242-3414, earnestsewn.com

Murphy & Nye returns to the U.S. with a store in Newport, Rhode Island—only appropriate, considering the clothier's seafaring history. The new location features the company's full line, including knits, pants, and swim- and outerwear, all of which is suited for sailing (it's the official clothing sponsor of the America's Cup). Founded in Chicago as a sail-manufacturer during the depression, Murphy & Nye moved to Italy in 1993. This marks the company's first stateside retail venture since. We're happy to welcome the line back, especially for its killer boat shoes, available in high- and low-top versions.
Murphy & Nye, 16 Bannisters Wharf, Newport, RI, (401) 843-8660, murphynye.com

Denim & Thread is exactly what it sounds like: a no-frills collection of jeans that emphasizes quality and discreet design. Founded in 2006, the company is a partnership between Australian designer Ron London, formerly of celebrated menswear line Selvedge, and business partner Alex Lambousis, owner of the most respected washing facility in Australia (Ksubi is one of his big customers). "We produce everything in Australia, in-house," says London. "That allows us to keep producing quality denim and experiment with new washes." Denim & Thread will debut stateside this fall—you'll want to make room in your closet.
denimandthread.com

A one-of-a-kind 1930s Patek Philippe that belonged to Italian nobleman and race-car driver Count Felice Trossi is expected to fetch close to $2 million at Sotheby's in Geneva this Sunday. The oversize gold chronograph (pictured) is one of the largest timepieces ever made by the legendary Swiss watchmaker. Not to be outdone, Christie's Geneva branch is staging its own competing watch sale, starring two of the most important Pateks ever offered at auction, valued at $1.5 to $2.5 million each. No doubt Patek's own museum will be among the bidders.

We wish all invitations were this informative.

Our favorite aspect of last night's opening party for Rogan Gregory's new NYC store? Location-appropriate forties of Olde English emblazoned with the company's irrefutable slogan. And yes, they were cold.
Rogan, 330 Bowery, New York, NY, (646) 827-7567, rogannyc.com

The latest edition of Fred Perry's Blank Canvas Project comes courtesy of designers &Son, a creative partnership between stylist Nick Griffiths and Simon Foxton, fashion director of I-D and Fantastic Man. Inspired by "dazzle" camouflage (deployed by the British navy on its boats during both world wars to confuse enemies), &Son's limited-edition polos feature bold graphics and colors. But they're really limited: There are only 12 in existence, and each is hand-screened. They're also only at London's Dover Street Market in May, which means they won't be available long.
About $310, Dover Street Market 17-18 Dover Street, London, 011-44-020-7518-0680, doverstreetmarket.com

PF Flyers has resurrected its collaboration with basketball great Bob Cousy, reissuing the point guard's All-American low-tops from 1956. (In case the kelly green isn't enough of a tip-off, Cousy played for the Celtics.) The classic silhouette is a pleasing throwback, as is the sneaks' Eisenhower-era vulcanized construction. Court-worthy? Sure, even if you're not playing in Boston. Below, some footage of Cousy in his prime:

$60, pfflyers.com

Herbert List's travel photography and portraits served as a key reference for Herb Ritts and Bruce Weber, and it's not hard to see why. The German lensman created a glamorous and sensual (if at times uneasy) world out of Mediterranean peasants and priests, not to mention the muscle-bound men he saw on the street. Starting tomorrow, you can experience it yourself at An Eye for Beauty, one of the largest ever exhibits of his work. The show includes more than 100 pictures (including this Picasso shot) and takes place at Dolce and Gabbana's Metropol gallery in Milan. Can't hop across the pond for a personal gander? Check out our slideshow.
Herbert List: An Eye for Beauty, May 8 through June 8, Spazio Metropol, Viale Piave 24, Milan, dolcegabbanametropol.it

Coming this fall: Dillon and Co., a new menswear brand from Cobi Levy (of Tyler Speed fame) and Miguel Enamorado (a fashion editor vet of Esquire and this site, among others). The line consists of suits (pictured), separates, shirts, and accessories, all done with a sophisticated simplicity—in other words, look elsewhere for superfluous stitching and a flashy lining. "I wanted the collection to have a European feel, but young," explains Levy. "My goal is for a guy to be able to buy the entire line and not have any trouble putting it together." Whether that happens remains to be seen, but at least one customer has taken him up on the offer—Barneys has already purchased the whole thing.

As you should know, black tie exists for one reason and one reason alone: to help focus attention on the fairer sex. Nowhere is that more true than at the Met's annual Costume Institute ball: Women are encouraged to push boundaries; men, less so. That didn't stop several guys from flouting the dictates of formalwear last night, and a few of them even managed to look halfway decent doing it.

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PLUS: Head over to Style.com for full coverage of the event.

After shutting down its flagship on the Rue de l'Arbre Sec, Paris design collective Surface 2 Air has reopened its doors in the Marais. As you might expect, black and white dominate, with mod-patterned walls and ceiling, austere white brick, and huge casement windows. Not planning a Gallic excursion anytime soon? You can still get its wares online.
68, Rue Charlot, Paris, France, +33-1-44-61-76-27

[Selectism]

HLNR, L.A.'s latest green-friendly boutique, opened last weekend to sell designer duds from the likes of Raf Simons, Yohji Yamamoto, and Veronique Branquinho—yes, we know, just like almost every other retailer on Robertson. But this store's design is noteworthy: It's offering customers the option of paperless receipts (that land in your in-box instead of cluttering your wallet), an eco-conscious bathroom (including Dyson hand-driers), and repurposed clothing racks that came from a bank in Italy. Even better? The 4,000-square-foot space is solar-powered, and has a private, "paparazzi-free" entrance. Full marks for being thorough, we guess.
HLNR, 474 N. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, (310) 652-0064

[Racked]

This isn't the first time that Vans has worked with Neck Face. The acclaimed street artist, known for his renderings of sharp-toothed goth creatures, released a limited-edition collection with the brand early last year. His new line is about to debut, and it's even bloodier, featuring demonic bats and witches gracing the requisite sneaks (pictured), T-shirts, and hoodies. It's all about intimidation—whether that's at a skate park or a gallery.

[High Snobiety]

New York City cops, they dress kinda smart? Evidently, at least according to yesterday's Times story about police and suits (or, as one detective calls it, "my psychological armor"). It includes a digression about the history of fuzz style (hence the picture above) and an explanation for their extra-wide blazers: hiding a gun. We guess that's a legitimate excuse.

Forget Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, and Helmut Newton—Andy Warhol thought proto-paparazzo Ron Galella had 'em all beat. Though many famous folk dodged Galella's lens—Jackie O once took out a restraining order against him—Warhol was always happy to pose for a picture. Hundreds have now been collected in a knockout volume, Warhol by Galella: That's Great!, complete with a preface by our very own Style Guy, Glenn O'Brien. And speaking of style, we love the level of sartorial detail visible in this book. You could use it as a primer on how to conquer the art world in nothing but a bunch of rumpled Brooks Brothers button-downs.

While limited-edition artist collaboration T-shirts are certainly nothing new, the Gap's line features images by a surprisingly contemporary group (and their work's not half-bad, either). Among the 13 contributors are Rirkrit Tiravanija, Cai Guo-Qiang, and Hanna Liden (pictured), who are helping the basics company finally compete with, say, RVCA.
$28-$38, gap.com

Cult street-label Acronym has drawn raves for its utilitarian design and military-influenced style. The line's Berlin-based designers, Michaela Sachenbacher and Errolson Hugh, won't change that with this, their partnership with Italian mainstay Stone Island. The nom-de-collaboration? The Shadow Project, a four-piece collection that includes two jackets, a vest, and a shirt that can be worn separately or as a unit. Made of breathable fabrics, they offer protection from the elements—and Teflon-coat Acronym's already considerable reputation.

[Sportswear International]

"After Sputnik" is the theme of N.Hoolywood's spring/summer collection, which takes cheeky pride in sending up Cold War politics (the T-shirt, pictured, sums up a certain relationship between America and the Soviets). The line comes from Daisuke Obana, whose Tokyo-based store is decorated eerily like an L.A. estate from the forties—at least it was the last time we checked. The spelling of Hollywood, of course, is entirely his own.

[Hype Beast]

Entermodal has a funny way of doing business—its portfolios and wallets (pictured) are made from recycling the company's bags, which have a life expectancy of 50 years. Seems like that might discourage sales of the smaller items, but the Portland, Oregon, company is acting in the name of sustainability and, of course, quality. Its handmade lines are made with the fewest seams possible, boosting the products' durability (and good looks). Sure, a weekender bag will run you roughly $1,300, but look on the bright side: When you're ready, send it back to them and they'll make you a couple of wallets out of it. Try getting a deal like that from Vuitton.
Wallet, $250, available exclusively at Odin, 199 Lafayette, New York, NY, (212) 966-0026,entermodal.com

Stock of Japanese curios running low? You're in luck: Tonight, Kidrobot opens its new (and larger) NYC store, now featuring two levels of inscrutable tchotchkes and Day-Glo apparel. The move seems to be a part of some sort of international hipster exchange program: Tokyo just got a branch (pictured) of NYC-founded sneaker haven Alife. Listen closely, and you may just hear a thousand New Edition-crowned heads exploding.
Kidrobot, 118 Prince St., NYC, kidrobot.com; Alife Tokyo, 3-15-10 Jingumae, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, (03) 5775 0200

Australian agitators Ksubi—whom you might remember from that time they released a live-rat surprise on the runway during fashion week—just won a Down Under design award for "The Bombed Maché" (pictured), their "homeless chic" concept store located in a tony neighborhood in Melbourne. We know what you're thinking, and the answer is yes: As a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, so Australia is becoming Derelicte.

It's getting harder and harder to make a splash in luxury-crammed Dubai, but we bet Donatella Versace can do it. Italy's blondest couturier unveiled plans yesterday for the Palazzo Versace Dubai, a 1.4-million-square-foot hotel and residence to be outfitted exclusively with the Versace Home line. Amenities include a Versace boutique, male and female hair salons, and—you guessed it—a "scuba lagoon with a simulated tropical marine environment." Given the rumored sale of Versace's Lake Como estate to an unnamed Russian multimillionaire, is Donatella crafting herself a new lair? Hard to say, but safe to assume she won't be bunking in the just-announced Dubai tower designed by Christian Lacroix.

[Fashion Windows]

As you might have read, Banana Republic recently launched Monogram, the three-decades-old company's first upscale collection. The standout piece from last night's runway show was the Monogram 30th Anniversary Trench (pictured), a limited-edition overcoat that impressed the skeptical fashion elite in attendance. Credit the British: The trench's bright-red cashmere lining was inspired by the colors of the Queen's Guard, not to mention those double-decker buses. Monogram's first flagship store opened in London last March, and it looks like Banana Republic's already turned redcoat.

Greg Armas helped launch a Southern California retail renaissance with Scout LA, a store known for featuring up-and-coming labels alongside vintage designer items (we know: just what L.A. needed). Now the former gallerist is trying his hand in the Big Apple by opening Assembly. Pairing uneven wood floors with vintage furniture and exposed brick—in other words, exactly what you'd expect on the Lower East Side—Assembly carries a mix of coveted international labels (Henrik Vibskov, Chronicles of Never) and homegrown talent (Corpus, Endovanera), plus a gold mine of vintage footwear and vinyl records from nearly every era. Finally: one-stop shopping for prewar oxfords and postwar albums.
Assembly, 174 Ludlow St., New York, NY, (212) 253-5393, assemblynewyork.com

[Refinery 29]

Political strife doesn't always produce great art—Lions for Lambs, anyone?—but in the case of Paris' May 1968 demonstrations, the message made for a stunning medium. The Atelier Populaire's anti-Gaulliste posters, displaying the furious energy of the disenfranchised masses, go on view tomorrow at London's Hayward Gallery. In conjunction with the show, Paul Smith will be dedicating the windows of his boutiques in New York, L.A., London, and Paris to the work, and offering a limited-edition book of the prints in-store. Not to undercut the revolutionary spirit, but pricing, we're guessing, will be more '08 than '68.

Giving the candidates a high-fashion makeover isn't the most original concept, but Simon Doonan nails it in this week's Observer, thanks to his less-than-enthusiastic approach. (Choice excerpt: "'How can you, the creative director of Barneys, not wish to see a fashionable gal in the White House?' 'Because I'm not retarded, that's why.'") Unfortunately, the full range of brilliantly low-fi illustrations—think John McCain in head-to-toe Thom Browne—only appears in the dead-tree version.

Although it's lost respect as a currency, the greenback itself is still an international symbol of style. Martin Margiela gussies up his latest wallet with the bill, emblazoning the outside with a cheeky trompe l'oeil play on a wad of folded cash (pictured), which opens to reveal a leather interior. But note, the U.S. Mint he isn't—a close look reveals the dollars are $11 bills. It's also available in a euro model, for those who like to fit in when they're abroad.
About $325, available at oki-ni.com

The latest to draw inspiration from The King of Cool: Dolce & Gabbana. The duo's new line of tees and hoodies—available now at Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Barneys—feature the actor in a gray-on-gray print, looking (of course) quintessentially classic. Whether the man himself would've paid $285 for a T-shirt, of course, is another matter entirely.

Miuccia Prada's Fondazione Prada just unveiled the plans for its new digs, and boy do they look dumpy. Kidding, of course—the new multipurpose complex, designed by Rem Koolhaas' Office for Metropolitan Architecture, is fashionably baroque, not to mention huge. The foundation has outfitted a former distillery south of Milan with more than 100,000 square feet of additional space, including a museum tower. It's all a vast improvement on the old space—but don't take our word for it, check out the pictures below.

Featured alongside a typically by-the-book story on something called the "Recession Diet" in yesterday's Times was an encouraging bit of data (click on the graphic under "Multimedia"): Spending on men's clothes is up significantly over last year, as opposed to nearly every other key category, from travel to women's fashion. Hey, it's nice to know that if the economy ends up in the tank for the next decade, it won't be our readers' fault.

It's been a good spring for Phillip Lim. His white women's shirt for the Gap just went on sale, he's got a new collaboration with Birkenstock's Tatami line, and tomorrow the designer opens his first international store in Tokyo's Aoyama district. The 2,230-square-foot, bi-level space will carry 3.1 Phillip Lim menswear, shoes, and accessories, not to mention women's, kids, and the organic Go Green Go Collection. Designed by Norito Takahashi, the two-story space boasts white concrete walls studded with circular cutouts, reclaimed wood floors, and a mirrored glass shell. Lim says he's planning on rolling out several more Japanese shops in the coming years, and is in talks to open doors in Hong Kong and mainland China as well. But his encore will happen a bit closer to home—he's opening an L.A. boutique in June.
Glassarea Aoyama; 5-4-41 Minami Aoyama; Minato-ku, Tokyo; 03-6418-5070

Coming never to a magazine near you: George Clooney's latest ad for Omega (um, pictured), for whom he has been a "brand ambassador"—we're pretty sure that's classy-speak for "pitchman"—since 2007. Insert "loupe fiasco" joke here.

Fred Segal is aboard the Earth Month bandwagon, opening their eco-friendly home and lifestyle store in Santa Monica today. The 1,200-square-foot space features products like designer Rachna Joshi Nair's 'simbl throws and cushions, and stylish examples of green design, like the EcoSmart fireplace, a ventless version of the cozy original that runs off denatured ethanol, not your utility bill. (Hmm. Does ethanol come in a pine scent?) Built from recycled and sustainable materials, the store's function follows its form—after all, it's what's on the outside that counts.
Fred Segal Green, 500 Broadway, Santa Monica, CA, (310) 395-5699, fredsegalgreen.com

No Mas just issued the latest in their Ecstasy of Defeat line, a series of T-shirts devoted to, well, losers from the world of sports. Illustrated by Brooklyn's Mickey Duzyj, the set includes one based on Manolete(pictured), a legendary Spanish bullfighter who, in 1947, was gored to death in the ring. (He'll be played by Adrien Brody in an upcoming biopic.) Searching for Bobby Fischer? They've got him, too, in a design that encapsulates the cracked lunacy of the former chess champ.
Ecstasy of Defeat T-shirts, from $22 to $40, nomas-nyc.com and krudmart.com

Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe opens its first U.S. salon at Tiffany's in New York today, where items on display range from eminently wearable timepieces to, well, the $3 million Star Caliber 2000 (pictured). The double-faced pocket watch took eight years to develop and can play the melody from the clock tower of London's Houses of Parliament (noteworthy, no doubt—at least until Steve Jobs unveils the iWatch). It will be on display alongside other rarities (including the first Swiss wristwatch) through Saturday, as part of The Values of a Family Watch Company, a traveling exhibit to commemorate the company's first 169 years. Meanwhile, customers interested in less expensive items can peruse the 3,000-square-foot hub on the store's mezzanine level, featuring Patek Philippe's current models—both musical and silent varieties.
Patek Philippe at Tiffany's, 727 Fifth Ave.