Watched another episode of the HBO series Bored to Death tonight. Starring Jason Schwartzman, Zak Galifianakis, and Ted Danson in his best role ever, it's a show I've really been enjoying, love the quirky humor. This episode ("I've Been Living Like a Demented God!") was great, but I actually found myself distracted by the extraordinary New York hotel used in a number of shots.
It's the Maritime Hotel, located in the meatpacking district, which was designed by architect Albert Ledner (a student of Frank Lloyd Wright's) in the 1960s as a residence and training center for employees of the National Maritime Union. The most striking feature is the building's massive round cruise ship windows in which Danson is cradled at the beginning of an episode. There are many other features of this hotel which make it remarkable, and you can learn about all of them at Hotelier International.
There's a cool brief post about shooting this particular hotel for the show posted by Brad Carpenter, which you can read here.
Suffice it to say, I found this peaceful modernist oasis floating over views of NYC to be inspiring this evening. I imagine sitting in one of those windows would be calming, like you're gliding over the city with no cares while someone else is at the helm steering the ship. It really was the perfect setting for this episode, with Danson delivering some uncharacteristically poignant lines (don't worry, no spoilers here!). Anyways, here I thought I'd share a few items that give me a similarly calm feel, like something else is running the show and I'm just along for the ride. All inspired by the Maritime Hotel.
pale ocean fine art print by Belinda Kemp $20
Polka dots skirt by JEN $69
Hanging air plant pod by mudpuppy $32
GET THE LOOK: MODERN MARITIME
So after seeing this fabulous hotel, I decided to feature some recent maritime looks. Below you'll find some great pieces to make your own maritime look, in a more modern, minimalist palette reflecting the exterior of the hotel. The most essential pieces, in my opinion, being the sailor stripes and the maritime blazer. Hope you enjoy!
Aryn K. knit blazer from Piperlime $95
T by Alexander Wang paneled stripe tank from Nordstrom $44
Leather pleat front shorts by ASOS $95
Large circles canvas tote in grey by The Lime Shop $32
Ted Danson is the man.
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