Welcome to TGP Tidbits where we round up the happenings and our musings of the design industry each week. This week we take a look at Café Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman, Ralph Lauren Goes Patriotic for the Olympics, and The Lanesborough’s Bridgerton Tea Service. Written by Natalie Aldridge.
Café Ginori at Bergdorf Goodman
A New Yorker cartoon famously quipped, “I want my ashes scattered over Bergdorf’s,” capturing the allure of this iconic New York institution. If you share a passion for this legendary department store, you’ll adore the newly opened Café Ginori within its walls.
Tucked just beyond the beauty counters, this charming café is a vibrant, candy-colored escape into the world of Ginori 1735. Known for its exquisite Italian porcelain, Ginori 1735’s fanciful dishes grace the tables of the finest restaurants and the china cabinets of the most stylish individuals worldwide.
Ginori’s journey began in 1735 in Doccia, Tuscany, when Marquis Carlo Ginori founded a porcelain venture inspired by Italy’s rich art and culture. For nearly three centuries, the Florentine company has pursued a timeless mission of transforming porcelain into pure beauty and celebrating the artistry of everyday life. Today, Ginori continues to evolve through the creativity of new generations, blending art with daily life and redefining porcelain and style for the contemporary world.
This collaboration between Bergdorf Goodman and the renowned Italian porcelain maker celebrates exquisite craftsmanship and the warmth of Italian hospitality. All dishes will be served Ginori’s Oriente Italiano collection meanwhile the interiors are just as sumptuous with Ginori wallpaper, fabric, and other Italianate finishes. Be sure to stop in for a bite or a cocktail!
Ralph Lauren Goes Patriotic for the Olympics
Ralph Lauren is back to outfit the nation’s finest athletes for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Just in time for the Fourth of July, Ralph Lauren has unveiled their official collection. Since 2008, Ralph Lauren has been the go-to designer for Team USA, and for their ninth collaboration, they’re bringing their signature Americana flair and preppy athleisure to the chic streets of Paris. It’s a match made in fashion heaven!
In celebration of this momentous occasion, the Ralph Lauren flagship women’s store on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has become a patriotic extravaganza. Take a look!
The Ralph Lauren Olympic Collection is now available for purchase here! Happy Fourth of July!
The Lanesborough’s Bridgerton Tea Service
Calling all Bridgerton fans! Lady Whistledown requests your attendance for a delightful afternoon tea…
The Lanesborough has introduced the Bridgerton Afternoon Tea, the latest in an series of seasonal afternoon tea services. This limited-edition menu celebrates the Regency era—a time of lavish revelry, elegant soirées, grand feasts, and beautiful clothing—with a modern and playful twist. Set in the iconic London hotel’s opulently adorned Regency dining room in Knightsbridge, this experience is bathed in natural light from a domed glass roof by day and showcases the hotel’s stunning interiors. Who could resist an afternoon tea in a setting like that?
Meticulously crafted by Head Pastry Chef Pierre Morvan-Benezet, the menu pays tribute to the prominent families of Bridgerton. It features an exquisite selection of delicate finger sandwiches and sumptuous pastries, designed to transport guests back to an era of elegance and indulgence. It’s time to dust off those Regency duds and join the fun!
Read our favorite articles of the week!
Visit a Historic Hamptons Cottage That Became One Designer’s “Labor of Love” written by Margaret Zainey Roux for Frederic.
Vibrant Shades of Yellow and Green Energize This 1920s Palm Beach Casita written by Lauren Wick for Veranda.
Shop this week’s inspired finds!
Fun shopping suggestions. Just wonder when I’m going to ever see a table set correctly again. It’s a mystery as to why establishments in the hospitality industry no longer know how to set a properly set table or food placements.