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At J.McLaughlin, the holiday season has always been about community, celebration, and giving back—and last week, all three came together beautifully at our Lexington Avenue flagship. We were thrilled to officially kick off the season with a festive fête hosted by friends of the brand Selby Drummond, Will Kahn, and Walker Ward, who made the most memorable entrance of the evening by arriving as Santa in a custom toile suit. (Consider it your sneak peek of a signature print from our 2026 collection!)

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This season, it’s been a joy to reveal bespoke holiday window installations at our Madison Avenue and Lexington Avenue flagship stores, designed by Venetian interior designer Alvise Orsini. Marking the first time we’ve created distinctive windows for our New York City flagships, these dual vignettes bring our stores to life through two different yet equally meaningful scenes designed to surprise and delight.

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This October, as part of our Local & Loyal initiative, we were proud to support the communities we call home and make a meaningful impact for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Set against the rolling hills of Millbrook, New York, J.McLaughlin hosted an unforgettable evening celebrating our Fall Collection and campaign at the picturesque Roseview Farms. Guests gathered for cocktails in the beautiful courtyard, where vintage army trailers were reimagined as elegant bars serving seasonal spritzes and martinis and listening to music by Garrett and Tamara. As the sun set, the celebration moved to the horse stable—transformed into a breathtaking dining room by floral artist Anthony Bellomo of Orangerie Home & Garden, whose stunning autumn tablescape set the tone for the night.

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The Hudson Valley in October feels like stepping into a painting: rolling hills burnished gold, crisp air edged with the scent of woodsmoke, and the quiet rhythm of horses in the paddocks. At Roseview Farm in Millbrook, New York, the sense of peace is amplified. Owned and lovingly restored by David and Judy Sloan, the equestrian estate honors tradition while embracing the present. It’s a setting that makes you want to linger a little longer, to savor the slow, a beautiful shift into fall.

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Celebrating Fall at Roseview, the scene was set with a tabletop design by Anthony Bellomo of Orangerie. His artistry, paired with that of his husband, renowned ceramicist and tableware designer Christopher Spitzmiller, brings effortless elegance to every gathering. Few know Millbrook better than this dynamic duo, and together they share their favorite local spots and what makes this Hudson Valley village such a special place to call home.

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October holds deep meaning at J.McLaughlin. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is more than a moment on the calendar, it’s a call to honor those courageously facing the disease, to champion the groundbreaking research that fuels hope, and to remind one another of the lifesaving power of early detection.

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For our September catalog, we set the scene at one of Brooklyn’s most beloved restaurants: La Vara, the jewel-box neighborhood spot where Chef Alex Raij and her husband and partner, Eder Montero, bring history, heritage, and extraordinary flavor to the table.