Every spring, the design world converges in New York for a frenzied week of trade shows, parties, workshops and exhibitions. Anchored by the International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF), the week is filled with satellite shows that are often more compelling than the main event. PAGODA RED made the rounds to see what’s new, now and next. While […]

PAGODA RED has some fascinating neighbors. We’re fortunate to be in the city’s most desirable area, where tech companies, cafes, bars and restaurants abound. Hunger (and thirst) is satisfied in any number of Michelin Star-winning ways around the West Loop. Our favorite recent discovery,  the concept known as Won Fun Restaurant and 2Fun Chinese Lounge, is […]

When we invited Chicago-based interior designer Brianne Bishop to PAGODA RED, we were already fans of her sophisticated, magazine-worthy interiors. (She was CS Interiors’ winter/spring cover girl.) Little did we know that she shares our respect for Eastern healing and spiritual practice. Brianne shared her profound story of life managing Rheumatoid Arthritis, countered by the positive shift […]

Around the globe, Chinese New Year has been celebrated in rousing fashion from lanterns and festivals to family traditions and decorations. M.A.C. Cosmetics, the beauty industry’s favorite rebel, has ushered in the Year of the Fire Rooster like something fierce. The brand’s Chinese New Year makeup collection was introduced just before the start of the […]