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Merin Curotto

Merin Curotto is the head of editorial and audience for Observer.

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The Best Personalized Gifts for the Holidays

By Merin Curotto
Matt Hiltzik sits at his desk in a plaid blazer with the Omer Neutra hostage poster prominently displayed on the wall behind him. The poster shows a young man's photo with text reading "BRING HIM HOME NOW!" visible through the office window showing the New York City skyline.

The Crisis King Who Builds Careers: Inside Matthew Hiltzik’s Paradoxical Empire

By Merin Curotto

Things We Loved This Month: 48 Hours in New York

By Merin Curotto
A collage of nine photographs showcasing The Riggs Hotel in Washington, D.C. Images include: the hotel's elegant lobby with floral wallpaper and modern seating; the historic Richardsonian Romanesque exterior facade; a child reaching toward a large decorative gumball machine; a grand marble hallway with geometric floor patterns and crystal chandeliers; a sophisticated restaurant dining room with yellow chairs and high ceilings; a dark, intimate bar area with leather seating; an artfully plated gourmet dish; a curved bar with purple stools and classical columns; and a luxurious hotel room featuring rich fabrics and contemporary design elements

The Riggs Hotel Washington: Presidential Luxury, Parental Reality

By Merin Curotto
A curated flat lay of August favorites arranged against a backdrop of an elegant marble hallway with geometric floor tiles. Items include aviator sunglasses with green-tinted lenses, a white ribbed cotton tee, a powder blue vintage-style t-shirt, stacks of colorful floral gift wrapping paper with orange ribbon, a gray yoga mat partially unrolled, a striped wet bag in soft mint and white, a white candle, and a stack of bright yellow "Super Book of Gems" children's books, all composed on a soft pink background.

Things We Loved This Month: August Edit

By Merin Curotto
Alessandra Perez-Rubio and Louisa Rechter, co-founders of Mestiza New York, smiling together in embroidered white and blue dresses, standing against a neutral backdrop.

Mixed, Measured, Maximal: Inside Mestiza’s Fashion Philosophy

By Merin Curotto
Collage featuring Louise Ulukaya, founder of Mon Coeur, alongside children wearing the brand’s sustainable clothing. The images include scenes of play, ocean-themed prints, and moments of family life, reflecting Mon Coeur’s eco-conscious, joyful aesthetic.

Louise Ulukaya Looked at the Garment Industry and Said: ‘Non’

By Merin Curotto
A collage of designer Jessica Kayll in her studio and on location, surrounded by floral sketches, hand-painted silk garments, mood boards, and models wearing her signature robes. The images reflect her artistic process, from painting tulips to pinning fabric swatches, alongside glimpses of her Met Gala look and coastal campaign shoot.

Jessica Kayll’s Cult of Silk

By Merin Curotto
A black-and-white image of winemaker Jesse Katz walking through vineyard rows at Farrow Ranch, holding a bottle of wine as sunlight cuts across the hillside.

‘Natural’ Means Nothing: The Revolt Against Greenwashing in Wine

By Merin Curotto
Four men in golf attire smiling and walking on a grassy fairway, holding clubs during a casual round of golf.

Billy Draddy’s Father’s Day Edit: Style, Comfort and a Slice of Fini’s

By Merin Curotto
Collage of curated Father’s Day gifts including a green e-bike, chambray work shirt, leather gloves, heritage belt, weekender bag, leather chair, sunglasses, boots, wine, Cicero book, straw hat, and a Tom Gilleon portrait of a Native American chief, all arranged against a soft blush background.

The Father’s Day Gift Guide for Dads Who Care About Details

By Merin Curotto
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