the seventh edition
stripes, brand news, and a chelsea art tour
it feels silly to express this but i’ve decided to add more “me” here, in personality and prose. upon analyzing my past half-dozen editions, i realized there wasn’t nearly enough of it — and you subscribed for sara’s pov, didn’t you?
writing gives me immense pleasure, however, candidly, balancing a full-time freelance project with full-time job hunting has depleted my energy and brain power. i’m too drained to use my laptop for “fun,” which has resulted in less frequent posts than i’d initially hoped. while that may mean you get an edition every other week instead of weekly, i promise it will be a better (and more thoughtful) read than if i scrambled to fulfill an unnecessary personal deadline. either way, thank you for reading. i appreciate you 😘
💭 can’t stop thinking about: stripes
there’s usually a hint of “teenage tomboy” injected into my wardrobe, but that has not seemed to translate into nearly enough stripes. i attempted to remedy this obvious error in judgement by pulling some potential future purchases.
a cute little cardigan: cinq a sept, $150
bonnets are trending, so: damson madder, $85
a stripes-on-stripes rugby dress: staud, $245
for your feet: balzac paris, $38
🎨 a very mini chelsea art tour
i’ve spent so much time in my own neighborhood’s art galleries, i’d neglected the many options downtown. whether you have an hour or three to spare, you need only focus as many streets in the chelsea/meatpacking district to discover a world of artistic variation. if i were to hazard a guess, i’d say each block is home to at least ten galleries; exhibits are constantly changing, chances are slim you’ll see the same piece twice in a year.
these galleries are much different from the upper east side. they tend to skew more contemporary, more experiential, and usually more instagrammable. chelsea’s art scene is accessible in a way that the ues is not; the art feels meant to be seen by as many people as possible, not necessarily imagined in one’s home as ues gallery spaces tend to be designed. this public-facing approach is most obviously noticed in outdoor gallery signage — uptown, signs are barely visible. i’ve saved some of my favorite spots on west 20th street but there is an endless amount in the area.
📍 jack shainman (#513)
📍 kurimanzutto (#516)
📍 david kordansky (#520)
📍 david zwirner (#537)
follow the wandering i on google maps to bookmark them (and more!)
🗞️ the latest beauty-ful news
jacquemus announced its first ambassador, an honor bestowed upon the grandmother of its founder, simon porte. (simon often posts directly onto the account, a move that would make any social media professional cringe but seems to work seamlessly for the luxury house.) say hello to liline jacquemus. “Before Jacquemus existed, she was already my inspiration. Her strength, her elegance, her authenticity… she shaped the way I see women, and the way I imagine this Maison.” simon included the full requirements of liline’s “commitment” in his announcement, a transparent move that further underscores this delightful decision — one that breaks from industry tradition [by choosing someone other than a celebrity or influencer] and further strengthens its brand heritage.
this is so on-the-nose: harry’s shamelessly duped santal 33 with the recent release of ‘redacted’ body wash and its campaign stars none other than anna delvey, the now-infamous art world grifter & nyc party girl. inspired by real behavioral insights from fans comparing harry’s to other trending fragrances, the company plans to launch monthly body wash drops with new scents, exclusively on tiktok shop and its site. i love when a brand really, truly, actually uses data to inform product development. 📣 give the people what they want! 📣
guggenheim’s rotunda is currently closed while its primary exhibition space is updated with new art, but you can still visit the permanent collection with discounted admission.
drunk elephant is undertaking a rebranding of sorts in an effort to counteract the negative reputational and financial impact of becoming gen alpha’s favorite skincare brand. a clear modern indicator of starting anew, its instagram feed was wiped. the bio was updated to further target an older audience, adding the cheeky “PLEASE ENJOY RESPONSIBLY" disclaimer; content now complements the lifestyle of a woman in her 20s or 30s while messaging has been simplified to straightforwardly focus on the benefits users can expect. as someone who has managed many a rebranding campaign, this one achieved its goal.
💖 things i saw + loved this wk
the world is burning, so i’ve gotten into decoupage. i needed something to do with my hands other than furiously drafting-and-then-deleting enraged threads and picking at my cuticles. the result is much more sane and, dare i say, beautiful. after all, that is why the wandering i exists — to promote beautiful things.