NEW YORK, Nov. 20 (UPI) -- Gwyneth Paltrow is taking her lifestyle site, Goop, to NYC with a special pop-up shop on Nov. 23 at the Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle.This isn't the first Goop pop-up shop -- Goop Mkt has appeared in Los Angeles, Dallas and Chicago -- but it is the first time in the Big Apple and the first time there is a major designer involved -- Valentino.

Gemma Arterton rarely leaves the house without her Valentino sweater in tow.The British actress has access to all the hottest designers and is often lent stunning gowns for her red-carpet appearances.It's helped her appreciate high fashion and even add some luxe pieces to her everyday wardrobe. But to ease the guilt of overspending, the 29-year-old makes sure she gets plenty of use out of her most lavish purchases.

Valentino's sales have more than doubled since 2010, and creative directors Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli credit the introduction of the now-iconic Rockstud shoe as one of the largest factors for that growth. Last year alone revenues were up by 36 per cent, with accessories counting for half of all sales, reportsStyle.com. The studded, multi-strapped heels - a cult favourite with the street style set - have since spawned an entire array of Valentino accessories, including bags and wallets, and inspired a multitude of high street knock-offs.

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli, the creative directors of Valentino, have achieved a rare form of success in luxury fashion — they’ve pinpointed the elusive magic that transforms a major heritage brand into a leading fashion force across couture, ready-to-wear womens and accessories. It’s an impressive feat that luxury conglomerates constantly struggle with and all the more so considering...