#personal-connections

#personal-connections

"I hope people can see all the fun and hard work [that goes into a collection]," says Talia Lipkin-Connor. "Every day is crazy in the best way and we wanted to make an archive, even just for us, to look back on as the brand progresses."

"He had the type of personality where people would come to him and tell him their whole life story," Herb's widow, Joya, told the Miami Herald.

Friendships sometimes fall to the wayside out of not malice but unintended neglect. When life's responsibilities pile up, performing the requisite (though enjoyable) friendship maintenance can sink lower and lower on the to-do list.

Anchored on Fifth Avenue, Wempe provides collectors with more than just timepieces, focusing on legacy, craftsmanship, and the connections between people.

On a recent blind date, we both felt a sense of relief realizing we weren't matched with colleagues sharing the same names; a lighthearted start to our evening.

The vibrant art community in New York, as recounted by an artist who thrived on personal connections, illustrates how relationships can fuel creativity and opportunities.