Denzel Washington on Broadway, Madonnas guitars on auction, more NYC events

Each week, Alexa is rounding up the buzziest fashion drops, hotel openings, restaurant debuts and celeb-studded cultural happenings in NYC.It’s our curated guide to the very best things to see, shop, taste and experience around the city. What’s making our luxury list this week? Toteme’s second NYC outpost, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal share a stage, and Madonna’s guitars hit the auction block.   Uptown minimalists rejoice: Toteme has opened on 69th and Madison, meaning you no longer have to traverse multiple zipcodes to shop your favorite brand.

The truly beloved Swedish-based label was founded in New York City 10 years ago by Elin Kling and Karl Lindman; the duo opened their first outpost in SoHo in 2022.Their new boutique, designed as before by Halleroed, spans 1,600 light-filled square feet and “blends the ornate with the austere.” The non-sartorial star of the show is a bright red sculptural staircase, with a sculpture by Anders Krisar in repose beneath it.

The store’s debut was strategically scheduled to coincide with the brand’s debut on the NYFW schedule, and showcase looks from the fall 2024 collection, along with jewelry, shoes, and leather accessories, including the house’s emblematic T-Lock bag.Toteme.comThe Peninsula Hotel, a landmark of New York Hospitality since 1904, recently unveiled newly refreshed guest rooms, public spaces, and a brand new rooftop lounge called the Pen Top.

All were designed by the late Bill Rooney of Bill Rooney Studio, who was also tapped to refresh the brand’s Chicago property on the Magnificent Mile.The Pen Top is located in what was once Salon de Ning, and this new design was allegedly inspired by an artist’s loft.

While we’re not seeing that, we are seeing very generous indoor and outdoor spaces with plenty of seating options offering incredible city views from almost every angle.Peninsula.comNow is the time to peruse and book tickets for the often-sold-out Architecture and Design F...