From your neighbor to the north.
HOOK
La Raffinerie Necklaces
What: Montreal-based designer Julia Vallelunga makes her NYC trunk show debut with a collection ($120-$225) crafted from gemstones, ribbon, and brass findings.
Why: She was the first jeweler at last month’s Open-See to be invited to display her wares. Be the first to wear the Frida Kahlo-inspired Santa Fe (pictured).
When: Thurs.-Sat. & Mon., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-7 p.m.
Where: Henri Bendel, 712 Fifth Ave., at 56th St. (212-247-1100); online at laraffinerie.ca.
CARBO-LOAD
Bread Pavilion
What: Herald the return of the New Amsterdam Market with a bevy of loaves from fourteen city spots (Hot Bread Kitchen, Sullivan Street Bakery, Bien Cuit, and more), made with locally sourced flour.
Why: Each baker leaves behind 30 creations to be donated to City Harvest.
When: Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: South St., b/t Beekman St. & Peck Slip.
SHOP
Zero + Maria Cornejo Sample Sale
What: Take up to 70 percent off the designer’s ready-to-wear clothing, shoes, and accessories from past seasons, as well as a small batch of one-off archived samples.
Why: Graphic dresses ($300, reg. $820), minimalist jumpsuits ($250, reg. $650), men’s slim-cut pants ($175, reg. $425), and blazers ($350, reg. $850).
When: Today-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 249 Centre St., b/t Broome & Grand Sts.
WANDERLUST
Destination: Mexico Design Collection
What: Mexican designers riff on traditional tropes from south of the border for the MoMA-exclusive line (sombrero-turned-ceramic centerpiece, avocado tea towels, a wallet made from lotería tickets).
Why: Whip up some guac in a volcanic-stone mortar and pestle for next Saturday’s festivities.
When: Spring St., Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; W. 53rd St., Mon.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun., 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Fri., 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Where: MoMA Design Store, 81 Spring St., at Crosby St. (646-613-1367); MoMA Design and Book Store, 11 W. 53rd St., b/t Fifth & Sixth Aves. (212-708-9700).
PERUSE
Hester Street Fair
What: Food vendors (Luke’s Lobster, Pies ’n’ Thighs, Prohibition Bakery) peddle their fare alongside indie brands (Wink & Flip, Visantine Collective, Hazel Village) at the third incarnation of the LES artisanal hub.
Why: Rock out to DJ Bubbles’s synth set, learn a pose or two ($1 each) from Compass Yoga, and rub elbows with our own SuChin Pak.
When: Sat.-Oct. 27. Every Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Essex St., at Hester St.
Photo: Courtesy of La Raffinerie








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