NEW YORK REPORT

May learns new words

Although I have been to New York quite often, every time I learn new words and terms. Not always very fun, but always entertaining. Last year, ‘obsessed’ was the word of Fashion Week and this summer everything that was even a little special got the label ‘epic’ or ‘historic’ attached to it.

I am still looking for the word of this fashion week for you, but in the meantime, I did learn some New York terms again.

De B's en T's

A.K.A The Bridge and Tunnel People. A.k.a. everyone who does not live in Manhattan and has to reach the city via tunnel or bridge a.k.a. the not cool types (although you can be quite cool in Brooklyn, but okay) a.k.a. the people you need to avoid. If the B's and the T's have settled in your favorite hangout, you know it's time to look for a new place. And quickly.

Instagramwaardig

Of course, Instagram is so big that it deserves its own adjective. Here in New York, serious food journalists write that a restaurant is ‘very Instagrammable’. A photogenic place, in short. And let's be honest, a nice picture is almost as important these days as a tasty bite. Almost...

Helemaal Chanel

I fear that this is a personally invented phrase for me (just like ‘you're completely Chanel-soaked’) by one of the nicest Cipriani waiters at the Victoria Beckham show. The dress, bag, and earrings were from my favorite label, so this term didn't come out of nowhere.

I will continue. On to new adventures and of course new words.