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May 12, 2012
At Lady Gaga's Workshop at Barneys, it was like entering a whole new world; in this case, hers.
At Lady Gaga's Workshop at Barneys, it was like entering a whole new world; in this case, hers.
Photo: Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for Barneys
Esteban Contreras is director of strategy for Sprinklr. He is also the author of the book Social State: Thoughts, Stats and Stories about the State of Social Media in 2013, and a former social media manager for Samsung.
Esteban Contreras is director of strategy for Sprinklr. He is also the author of the book Social State: Thoughts, Stats and Stories about the State of Social Media in 2013, and a former social media manager for Samsung.
Photo: Courtesy of Sprinklr
Stackable Sensations' Saviour Universal USB Charger ($8.60 each for 50) can charge two devices at once and includes a logo display.
Stackable Sensations' Saviour Universal USB Charger ($8.60 each for 50) can charge two devices at once and includes a logo display.
Photo: Courtesy of Stackable Sensations
Booze is a surefire hit as a take-home gift. Pinhole Press can create custom-branded bottle labels ($10 for nine; bulk pricing available) for wine or any other type of beverage.
Booze is a surefire hit as a take-home gift. Pinhole Press can create custom-branded bottle labels ($10 for nine; bulk pricing available) for wine or any other type of beverage.
Photo: Courtesy of Pinhole Press
Toast's engraved wood iPhone covers ($30; bulk pricing available) can be customized with logos and brand names.
Toast's engraved wood iPhone covers ($30; bulk pricing available) can be customized with logos and brand names.
Photo: Courtesy of Toast
The retro-style phone receivers ($30; bulk pricing available) from Native Union plug into most cell phones. A logo can be placed anywhere on the handset.
The retro-style phone receivers ($30; bulk pricing available) from Native Union plug into most cell phones. A logo can be placed anywhere on the handset.
Photo: Courtesy of Native Union
The flap of the classic canvas-and-brown faux leather bags ($28.40 each for 24; additional bulk prices available) from Pinnacle Promotions can be debossed with a logo.
The flap of the classic canvas-and-brown faux leather bags ($28.40 each for 24; additional bulk prices available) from Pinnacle Promotions can be debossed with a logo.
Photo: Courtesy of Pinnacle Promotions
GelaSkins offers cases (from $15; bulk pricing available) for a whole slew of tech gadgets. Simple logo designs can be ordered through the Web site; for orders or more than 100, GelaSkins' designers work with clients to create customized layouts.
GelaSkins offers cases (from $15; bulk pricing available) for a whole slew of tech gadgets. Simple logo designs can be ordered through the Web site; for orders or more than 100, GelaSkins' designers work with clients to create customized layouts.
Photo: Courtesy of GelaSkins
Fluf makes durable, reusable lunch and snack bags (from $18; bulk pricing available) that can be customized.
Fluf makes durable, reusable lunch and snack bags (from $18; bulk pricing available) that can be customized.
Photo: Courtesy of Fluf
Bikn ($130 for the set; bulk pricing available) from Treehouse Labs is a new tech-savvy lost-and-found system. Just place a tag on anything you don’t want to lose, and your phone finds it.
Bikn ($130 for the set; bulk pricing available) from Treehouse Labs is a new tech-savvy lost-and-found system. Just place a tag on anything you don’t want to lose, and your phone finds it.
Photo: Courtesy of Bikn
A branded leather luggage tag and passport case ($83 for the set; bulk pricing available) from Graphic Image comes in several colors and embossed finishes.
A branded leather luggage tag and passport case ($83 for the set; bulk pricing available) from Graphic Image comes in several colors and embossed finishes.
Photo: Courtesy of Graphic Image
Earbud headphones ($6.82 each for 100) from Empire Promotional Products come in a customizable container.
Earbud headphones ($6.82 each for 100) from Empire Promotional Products come in a customizable container.
Photo: Courtesy of Empire Promos
Baggu offers a range of carryall bags, including the recycled cotton canvas Duck tote ($24; bulk pricing available) that can be screen-printed.
Baggu offers a range of carryall bags, including the recycled cotton canvas Duck tote ($24; bulk pricing available) that can be screen-printed.
Photo: Courtesy of Baggu
Flip-Flop Takeaways
Flip-Flop Takeaways

MSNBC also had a flip-flop station at its White House Correspondents' Association Dinner after-party, providing relief for folks who had been on their feet all evening.

Photo: Beth Kormanik/BizBash
Target's 'Dish You Were Here' booth offered up recipe cards featuring dishes from around the world and food products from the company's Archer Farms collection. Staffers at the sponsored booth also served guests globally inspired snacks such as Mexican spiced brownies.
Target's "Dish You Were Here" booth offered up recipe cards featuring dishes from around the world and food products from the company's Archer Farms collection. Staffers at the sponsored booth also served guests globally inspired snacks such as Mexican spiced brownies.
Photo: Rebecca Smeyne/Paper Magazine
Among the indie food vendors were a few big names, including fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, whose whimsical booth highlighted offerings from her newly opened Upper East Side Curious Candy boutique, such as custom piñatas and party favors.
Among the indie food vendors were a few big names, including fashion designer Cynthia Rowley, whose whimsical booth highlighted offerings from her newly opened Upper East Side Curious Candy boutique, such as custom piñatas and party favors.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
Staffers at the Cynthia Rowley booth handed out green-apple-flavored cotton candy dotted with edible silver stars to guests at the opening night V.I.P. party.
Staffers at the Cynthia Rowley booth handed out green-apple-flavored cotton candy dotted with edible silver stars to guests at the opening night V.I.P. party.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
Brooklyn upstart Salty Road sold its naturally flavored, handmade salt-water taffy in flavors like bergamot, salty caramel apple, and peppermint saltwater.
Brooklyn upstart Salty Road sold its naturally flavored, handmade salt-water taffy in flavors like bergamot, salty caramel apple, and peppermint saltwater.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
Brooklyn-based company Monsieur Singh hawked its lassi push pops, an Indian treat made with probiotic yogurt, mango, mint, and ginger.
Brooklyn-based company Monsieur Singh hawked its lassi push pops, an Indian treat made with probiotic yogurt, mango, mint, and ginger.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
La Newyorkina, a purveyor of Mexican-inspired frozen sweets, offered guests miniature cones of ice cream in quirky flavors such as avocado, corn, and rice horchata. The company is available for private events and catering in New York.
La Newyorkina, a purveyor of Mexican-inspired frozen sweets, offered guests miniature cones of ice cream in quirky flavors such as avocado, corn, and rice horchata. The company is available for private events and catering in New York.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
Brooklyn outfit Fred's Marshmallows gives the artisanal treatment to the campfire favorite, with flavors such as key lime pie, orange fennel, and apple pie. The company is available to cater events and can even create edible marshmallow centerpieces.
Brooklyn outfit Fred's Marshmallows gives the artisanal treatment to the campfire favorite, with flavors such as key lime pie, orange fennel, and apple pie. The company is available to cater events and can even create edible marshmallow centerpieces.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
Brooklyn-based Jack's Chedbread handed out samples of its handcrafted, fresh-from-the-oven corn bread in flavors such as maple bacon, roasted jalapeño, garlic chive, and honey sea salt.
Brooklyn-based Jack's Chedbread handed out samples of its handcrafted, fresh-from-the-oven corn bread in flavors such as maple bacon, roasted jalapeño, garlic chive, and honey sea salt.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
The Jam Stand's jellies are made with fruit from local New York farms and come in inventive flavors such as blueberry bourbon and peachy Sriracha. The company can make custom jars of jam as favors for corporate events.
The Jam Stand's jellies are made with fruit from local New York farms and come in inventive flavors such as blueberry bourbon and peachy Sriracha. The company can make custom jars of jam as favors for corporate events.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
New York's Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls specializes in New Orleans-style shaved ice, offering more than 46 flavors, including seasonal specials such as grapefruit basil, strawberry rhubarb, and watermelon jalapeño. The company's catering packages include 10 flavor options, ice, and servers.
New York's Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls specializes in New Orleans-style shaved ice, offering more than 46 flavors, including seasonal specials such as grapefruit basil, strawberry rhubarb, and watermelon jalapeño. The company's catering packages include 10 flavor options, ice, and servers.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
Is hip, gourmet Jewish fare the next food-world trend? The Gefilteria reimagines Old World favorites such as gefilte, horseradish, and beet kvass using sustainably sourced ingredients and stylish packaging.
Is hip, gourmet Jewish fare the next food-world trend? The Gefilteria reimagines Old World favorites such as gefilte, horseradish, and beet kvass using sustainably sourced ingredients and stylish packaging.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
Right Tasty's Brooklyn-based line of gourmet vinaigrette salad dressings come in flavors such as Meyer lemon, ramp, and smoked heirloom tomato.
Right Tasty's Brooklyn-based line of gourmet vinaigrette salad dressings come in flavors such as Meyer lemon, ramp, and smoked heirloom tomato.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
Chef Andy Ricker, of Pok Pok fame, peddled his line of drinking vinegars, Pok Pok Som. The tart liquid, made with vinegar and concentrated fruits and vegetables, is meant to be mixed with soda water or liquor.
Chef Andy Ricker, of Pok Pok fame, peddled his line of drinking vinegars, Pok Pok Som. The tart liquid, made with vinegar and concentrated fruits and vegetables, is meant to be mixed with soda water or liquor.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
The Swarovski crystal-covered Heartschallenger ice cream truck was parked outside the entrance to the venue, offering passersby frozen treats.
The Swarovski crystal-covered Heartschallenger ice cream truck was parked outside the entrance to the venue, offering passersby frozen treats.
Photo: Fred Blauth/BizBash
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