Alev Aktar
Alev Aktar is a contributing editor at Alexa, The Post's luxury section.
Background
Alev was previously the fashion and beauty editor at the New York Daily News. She lived in Paris for a decade, where she studied at the Sorbonne and covered the beauty industry for Women's Wear Daily. Her work has been published in The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and Harper's Bazaar, among other publications.
Latest Articles
Ralph Lauren unveils fall collection with star-studded front row
April 17, 2025 | 6:03pmLauren’s collection was as evocative as a movie.
The Fashionable Guide to Paris hotels, restaurants and exhibits
March 7, 2025 | 7:28amHere’s a look at editor-worthy addresses, from a historical palace-turned-five-star-hotel to two Michelin-starred restaurants and a pair of couture exhibits.
Italy’s Cervino resort has a new luxury hotel and peak skiing at unbeatable prices
February 14, 2025 | 7:16amFrom its ambiance to the altitude, Cervino offers an elevated experience.
LoveShackFancy Throws New York Fashion Week's Prettiest Party
February 12, 2025 | 1:21pmThe Upper East Side’s James B. Duke Mansion was overflowing with pearls, paillettes and precious pinks on Tuesday night.
Michael Kors wraps New York Fashion Week with star-studded lineup
February 11, 2025 | 6:05pmMichael Kors wraps New York Fashion Week with star-studded lineup
Sarita Choudhury admires Prabal Gurung's cool styles
February 10, 2025 | 10:35pmSarita Choudhury is one chill friend. Although it was freezing on Saturday, the actor wore an unseasonably sheer white camisole and floaty pants to her pal Prabal Gurung’s show in...
Alice + Olivia lifts the curtain on Shakespeare-inspired collection
February 9, 2025 | 5:29pmThe Alice + Olivia founder and CEO staged a theatrical fall presentation inspired by none other than William Shakespeare.
Keke Palmer and Muni Long suit up for Sergio Hudson
February 9, 2025 | 1:47pmMore power to Keke Palmer.
Juliana Canfield and Rebecca Hall admire the wearable art at Lafayette 148
February 8, 2025 | 5:01pmWhen Juliana Canfield isn’t plying her craft on stage, she might be crafting on the couch. The Tony-nominated winning actor, who played Kendall Roy’s assistant Jess on “Succession” and Holly...
Fraudster-turned-fashionista Anna Delvey closes NYFW to raucous applause, ankle monitor and all
February 7, 2025 | 3:19pmFollow The Post’s live coverage from New York Fashion Week for all the celebrity sightings, runway looks, street style and more.
Comedian Tiffany Haddish shops for stand-up fashions at Christian Siriano's show
February 7, 2025 | 2:01pmTiffany Haddish is bringing couture back to comedy. The irrepressible stand-up kicks off her “Funny and Fearless Tour” on Feb. 20 in Mayette, Kansas, and she’ll be dressed to kill...
Michael Kors celebrates new Madison Ave. boutique with Bemelmans bash
February 4, 2025 | 1:53pmMichael Kors new Collection store is at the epicenter of taste. After all, all of Manhattan knows that Madison and 61st St. is where flavor lives. “Viand Coffee Shop is...
Chanel celebrates the 100th anniversary of its makeup line with chic new book
December 19, 2024 | 7:07amLong before social media existed, Gabrielle Chanel was the first beauty influencer.
Gap showcases exclusive products and collabs in newly revamped NYC store
December 18, 2024 | 7:18amGap is testing cool merch in a new retail lab.
New York's new Belmont Park Village sells luxury labels at irresistible prices
December 12, 2024 | 7:04amAt Belmont Park Village, visitors can play all day.
Miami's Bal Harbour Shops celebrates 60 years of making style history
December 10, 2024 | 7:02amThe luxurious open-air mall is arrayed with more than 100 European and American designer boutiques and eight sceney restaurants.
Louis Vuitton's new NYC flagship draws an A-list crowd
December 5, 2024 | 7:31amThere's often a line to get into this cult-product-lined store and its sceney restaurant is booked out for months. Welcome to Louis Vuitton’s epic new flagship, the French powerhouse’s largest...
Shop five of Manhattan's famous multi-brand designer boutiques
December 2, 2024 | 7:13amLuxury shoppers lamented the closings of Barneys New York, Henri Bendel, Fivestory, Intermix, Opening Ceremony, 10 Corso Como and many other designer emporiums – all victims of Covid-19, changing consumer...
The world's first James Bond bar is a view to a thrill — and comes complete with a cache of 007 gear
October 30, 2024 | 7:00amYou can now utter James Bond’s iconic "Goldfinger" martini at the world’s first 007 bar in London’s Burlington Arcade.
Inside Florida's luxurious Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa – ocean views, rain-shower hot tubs and more
October 24, 2024 | 7:26amAt the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, still waters run chic.