


Tucked away, on a quaint NYC rooftop, there are fabulous women amidst Prosecco and ranunculus, slipping on Louboutins for 80% below retail. Who are these women and how can you be one, you ask?
They are among a very descreet and discriminating clientele; those that adore designer vintage but hate the consignment connotations, i.e., the musty smells and often stuffy, spaces up on a second level. No, no. These women prefer their 'gently worn' DVF on a penthouse with a side of lilac macaroons and the opinion of stylist and shopping extraordinaire by the name of Lindsay Burka. Lindsay is the mastermind and entrepreneur of 9 undisclosed, an exclusive, invite-only shopping event company. Lindsay, originally from Chicago, held her first 'party' on the corner of Bank & Washington in the West Village where she presides to this day. After doing a 'cleaning house' of her closet, she realized she had many designer duds that were either unworn or hardly touched, and knew that they needed to be in the hands of someone who would love and appreciate them. Having a background in fashion publications, Lindsay knew who to call about her pop-up closet shop, and soon she had swarms of women mad for Margiela buying up her stock. She found that she had many friends with similar stories to her own; racks of high-end clothing, shoes, and bags that do little but gather dust. Lindsay knew she was on to something.
This past event (on the 18th of April) was her largest, by far. It was co-hosted by LA Times fashion director, Keren Eldad, in her Hell's Kitchen high rise with breathtaking views of both the New York skyline and the Hudson River. In attendance were jewelry designer, Flavia Masson, and publicist, Jenny Talbott, as well as press from Pink Memo, and many others. Guests lined up to purchase such notable items as a Missoni knit dress, a Marc Jacobs timepiece, a Burberry Trench, and my personal favorite, a pair of silk, floral, Louis Vuitton hot pants! The items were impeccably wrapped and placed within a shopping bag stamped with 9 undisclosed's intentionally enigmatic emblem. Guests also left with a gift bag filled with special offers and samples from Amrita Singh, L'Artisan Parfumeur, and Kiki de Montparnasse. There were even a couple gift bags for the guys, with a travel shaving kit inside from The Art of Shaving. This event, like so many of her past ones, was an utter success, and so much so that Lindsay hopes to expand and bring her shopping soirees to L.A., and internationally to Milan and Paris, as well. But the question still remains, where will the next one take place? Your best bet is to invest in some binoculars; you may get a peek of their Pucci in a penthouse window near you!
Right now, Ellie Goulding, "Starry Eyed"
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