A New York Affair: The City That Taught Me to Be
I remember the exact feeling of stepping onto a New York street for the first time. It was years ago. It felt like the city was making a promise. No matter the past I was carrying, New York was offering something entirely new; I can only call it the freedom to simply be. With its relentless, beautiful energy, it always felt like an unfolding love story: playful and complex at the same time, making every moment a revelation.
In the early days, there was a mix of clarity and ambiguity in the mornings that resonated with me. Honestly, it never really changed. The architecture, the buzz, the sheer force of will you see in every person rushing to build their dream. You could just pause, look around, and try to find your own sense of purpose and carve out your space.
But who can really pause in a city of constant motion? So many unexpected morning encounters, moments of pure, unscripted chance unfolding on every corner. Like an invitation to loosen your grip and embrace the versatility appearing right in front of your eyes, leaving you with no other choice but to move and adapt, from one moment to the next.
Exactly like the many facets of the city.
The golden hour; that typical New York moment when it feels like the city catches fire and a different kind of magic begins. It’s as if the city’s energy gives you permission to let go of personas and simply be, full of emotion, warmth, and vulnerability. Ready to let go.
And that, to me, is the most profound challenge to convention: being real, not perfect. And then, the mystery of the night.
When the city is illuminated, revealing another kind of beauty, at the peak of the lights and dramatic contrasts, leaving everyone with an overpowering sense of optimism and brilliance that first drew you here. A moment to radiate your own light, blending with the moods of the city.
This entire journey, from the focused ambition of the day to the expressive freedom of the night, is what inspired our new MARLI New York High Style Collection: A New York Affair. Dubai Silicon Oasis, DDP, Building A1, Dubai, United Arab EmiratesIt feels like a decade-long romance with this city. Every piece is a tribute to the corners of New York that captured my heart. A reflection of the emotions that brought me here, and the possibilities that made me stay.
A celebration of the seamless, beautiful transitions of life, and the enduring love story between a woman and the city that taught her to lead with heart. It’s an invitation to wear this journey and let the spirit of New York inspire own beautiful, unfolding affairs... from first light to lasting love.
