To mark the debut of Faena New York, Faena has partnered with luxury apparel brand niLuu on an exclusive kimono placed in guest suites. The Faena x niLuu design incorporates the brand’s signature red with a marble effect, a black panther motif and the Faena logo. It is crafted from vegan silk, a 100% Cupro fabric made from cotton linter that is biodegradable and produced in closed-loop facilities.
Nilufer Bracco, founder and creative director of niLuu, said, “The Faena x niLuu kimonos feature bold black panthers from Juan Gatti’s iconic mural, brought to life on niLuu’s signature vegan silk that embodies both luxury and creativity. Placed in the suites alongside matching vegan silk sleep masks, these pieces are designed to bring both artistry and comfort and offer guests the most personal and luxurious experience—what we believe to be one of the most elevated hotel kimonos to date.”
A limited number of kimonos and sleep masks are also being produced for select clientele. Bracco added, “This robe transforms Gatti’s masterpiece into a wearable work of art, merging Faena’s world of art and opulence with niLuu’s commitment to timeless, elegant design.”
Faena New York is the brand’s third property, following Buenos Aires and Miami Beach. Located at 500 West 18th St., the 120-room hotel was developed with the Bjarke Ingels Group and interior collaborator Peter Mikic.
Guestrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Hudson River and New York skyline. At the top of the offerings is the two-story Faena Suite, which includes three bedrooms, a grand piano, and a landscaped terrace.
Public spaces include The Cathedral lobby, where a mural by Argentine artist Diego Gravinese spans the walls. The property also houses multiple dining and social venues. The signature restaurant, La Boca, is led by Argentine chef Francis Mallmann. Its interiors include murals by Edgardo Gimenez and chandeliers by Alberto Garutti.
Other spaces include The Living Room, featuring two Deco-style bars, a terrace over the High Line, and murals by Juan Gatti. El Secreto and La Cava offer additional nightlife and wine programs. A wellness space, Tierra Santa Healing House, is scheduled to open later in 2025, followed by Faena Theater in 2026.
The property’s public plaza will host programming by Faena Art, the nonprofit foundation focused on free, site-specific artistic commissions and community engagement.
Alan Faena, the brand’s founder, said, “New York City has historically been the center of innovation, creativity and pushing boundaries. Faena embraces and amplifies that spirit, offering a touch of magic that honors and contributes to the vibrant legacy of New York.”