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In the middle of the night, as most of New York slept, something big and bright lit up the Manhattan skyline for just seconds - a tightly kept secret to all but a handful of people.

It was a time of liberation, decadence and just plain revelry. Jazz dancing, fast cars, and heated conversation about Freud and sex, all meshed together and fueled with gin. At the heart of the Roaring 20s was the fashion.

For a brief moment in Barneys New York’s upcoming holiday window display, Minnie becomes a long, lean high-fashion model - and the skinny Minnie is drawing some criticism.

Men’s vintage clothing is a market that is often over-looked because of its hard-to-find nature. Not any more. Come November 9th & 10th, those in New York can shop from the collections of some of our country’s top men’s vintage fashion dealers.

Brothers Jensen and Jordan Adoni launched Modern Vice this season with a collection of luxurious, premium quality shoes and sneakers targeted to men’s and women’s footwear and fashion enthusiasts.

New York City is eternally in the throes of reinventing itself. While some things remain steadfast, the city thrives on surprising longtime residents and visitors alike with unexpected discoveries.

Curry Hill has gotten a makeover - at least at the corner of Lexington and 28th Street. The New York City neighborhood known for its kitschy Indian joints strewn with seizure-inducing flashing lights welcomes a new restaurant presenting regional cuisine.

Lower Manhattan has blossomed from tragedy into tourist magnet in the years since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center, a revival that’s generating some growing pains along with celebration.

Design plans for the completely renovated historic landmark put an emphasis on classic themes to create what interior designer Jeff Lincoln describes as "a contemporary New York pied-à-terre experience."

Everything from rare vintage denim and workwear, to the beautifully tailored suits of the 1940’s and collectable Hawaiian shirts from the 1950’s will be offered at the Gentlemen’s Vintage Show.