Agent R.E.D. International

Moving is a grand task. You forget all the little things you save — and packing forces you to take stock of what you really need… and what you can finally let go.

My new chapter is very much feng shui energy. I’ll never call myself a minimalist — but I have freed myself of “stuff” I simply don’t need anymore.

Here’s my logic: if I can move from tradeshow to tradeshow out of a box and some racks, that’s really all I need to manage in the showroom too. Less clutter. More intention. More space for what actually matters.

That thought process genuinely inspired me.

And here you can see me doing what you just gotta do. I can’t say I’m the handiest person in the room… but I am always willing to try something new. 😂

The drill and I are getting acquainted. We’re not close yet — but we’re working on it. 🔧

New space. New era. Agent R.E.D. Internationals’s big move. 🔴

The lease was up. I knew what I had to do.

I’ll be honest — I overstayed. What started as a great find during Covid had run its course. I was grateful for every bit of it. But Agent RED had evolved, and I needed a home that matched where we were going — not where we’d been.

So I searched Brooklyn. I searched Manhattan. Nothing felt right. And instead of panicking, I chose to stay still. Panic never solved anything anyway.

I trusted that the right space would find me.

Then one day, the location, the space, and the budget all lined up at once. You’ll know it when you know it.

New space. New Manhattan neighborhood. New era.

This is what it looks like when things work themselves out. 🔴

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During Covid, I needed a space. Any space. This one answered the call.

It served its purpose — and I am grateful for that.

But purpose-built and palace-built are two different things.

Eden Gallery was on fire last night for the Alec Monopoly event — and the energy was over the top!

The atmosphere was electric. A downtown cast of characters showed up dressed in their most eccentric, expressive best, and the convergence of art, music, and fashion was palpable from the moment you walked in.

DJ Cady — a consistent presence at Alec’s events, and it’s easy to see why — commanded the room like a true superstar. Hair blowing courtesy of a strategically placed fan (yes, really 😄), she looked like a magical siren, inspiring everyone to get on their feet and move. Her persona is pure superstardom.

The artwork Alec created was plentiful and nothing short of spectacular — each piece magnificent in its own fun, bold, contemporary way. Alec and his entourage were absolutely a sight to behold. He donned his signature hat, decked head to toe in Chrome Hearts, and even played a set of his signature tunes. A full performance in every sense.

VIP? An absolute extravaganza. A full bar. A lavish display of black caviar on ice. Artist signings featuring Eden Gallery works. A live artist customizing luggage tags with initials and Alec Monopoly–style art. And a paint-by-numbers wall where guests could create their own pieces — Alec’s iconic characters set against NYC scenery.

Once Cady got everyone up, the celebration was full tilt — and the night ran well past Eden Gallery’s 9 o’clock curfew. PS Yes, that is my son Austin with Cady in the striped jacket. This is my idea of a Mother and Son night out! We closed it down! 🖤🎨

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…… a glass of champagne, of course 🥂



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Meet in my Throwback to the High Line in NYC circa May 2024… Met Gala!
This is perfect timing to revisit and feature this footage from my archives.
I spotted him before I even heard him — and trust me, you hear him coming.
This man wrote an entire song called “I Can’t Make It to the Met Gala.”
Was he invited? No.
Does he care? Absolutely not.
Was his presence and audacity the most memorable on the High Line that day? Without question.
This is exactly why I created R.E.D. Spotted! If you exude eccentric energy — over-the-top curiosity and fabulosity — I will find you. 🤩✨🔴

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