HOMMAGE ATELIER NYC
| Address | Penthouse, 605 Madison Avenue; NY 10022 between 57th and 58th Street |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhood | Midtown East | See on map |
| Subway | 59 St [4,5,6] |
| Telephone | +1 212 752 2100 |
| Website | http://www.hommage.com/atelier/ |
| Price | Cuts and shaves from USD 75 (stylists from USD 120) |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 07-19. Sat 11-17. |
As mere mortals wonder at Gillette’s ability to fit yet another blade into their latest razor, connoisseurs in-the-know have been turning to Parisian atelier Hommage for their grooming equipment (including a $30,000 razor made of Narnian-sounding Damascene steel; slay a goblin whilst you’re at it).
The lush lifestyle brand has just opened a salon in a NYC penthouse aimed at jetsetters and decision-makers who need a little pampering without the powder-puff pouffery and twinky tinctures.
The welcome is pure gentleman’s club – a single-malt scotch in one hand, an iPad in the other – but old school services come upgraded with modern technology, from the black diamond exfoliation and hand massage to target ‘BlackBerry tiredness’, to hair appointments by Julien Farel, the master snipper in whose building the salon sits.
Highly sophisticated surrounds meld solid greys and blacks with graphite stone walls, whilst angular leather chairs meet one-way mirrors in treatment rooms, meaning you can ogle the incoming clientele without being seen.
And with complimentary shoe shining and jacket pressing whilst you’re away, as well as electronically-equipped drawers, you – and your gadgets – will be fully charged and ready to conquer the world when you leave.
