Meet theOwner{ Lauren Merkin }What is NYC’s best-kept secret?The wholesale flower market on 28th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues is one of my favorite blocks in all of NYC. I love going there to create arrangements for our showroom, but even if you are not buying flowers, it’s a beautiful block to walk.Who is your celebrity crush?Clooney pretty much always tops the list.Three things in your bag right now?My new iPhone. I love all things Apple, but this is my first one! Tic Tacs. Toms aviator sunglasses.The secret to holiday dressing is the trimmings. One little black dress can get you through a gauntlet of festivities if you’ve got the right accessory — in this case, arm candy from designer Lauren Merkin.The collection of clutches, bags, and wallets speaks to the many facets of your party circuit. Eve — a classic, compact clutch — is built for flitting from fete to fete. When you hit the dance floor, stash your essentials in the Mini Marlow and swing it over your shoulder. And Diana, a vision in metallic polka-dot suede, is just the clutch to ring in the New Year.Merkin’s line extends into your everyday life, too. An emerald suede cross-body will be the work staple you didn’t know you were missing; and the ruby python satchel is so lush, you might never take it off.And, hey — it’s okay if you need a studded ostrich wallet, too.’Tis the season to shine.Photos: Courtesy of Lauren Merkin

Lauren Merkin National Deal