One of the things that sets AHAlife apart is the idea of collective curation (meaning: every product you see on the site was hand-chosen by one of our global tastemakers). Here are the people that make it happen.
All AHAcurators
A.J. Buckley
Irish born, Los Angeles-based actor, writer, co-owner of Louisiana's Scene Magazine. Currently stars on the hit TV series CSI: NY.
Abigail Disney
President & Founder of The Daphne Foundation. Producer of the award-winning 2008 documentary "Pray the Devil Back to Hell"
Adam Braun
As founder and Executive Director of Pencils of Promise, Adam Braun is an expert at building a movement towards access to education for all.
Akiko Ichikawa
New York/Tokyo based fashion journalist & consultant. Writes for the Japanese editions of Vogue and Elle Décor.
Alessandro Valenti
Longtime fashion industry Executive. Head of the U.S. retail division for Armani.
Alexis Hyde
Los Angeles based art curator. Revolutionized storytelling in the digital age with the acclaimed art site The Smartest Thing She's Ever Said.
Alexis Siemons
Creative business consultant. Passionate tea expert. Founder of the blog Teaspoons & Petals.
Alissia Melka Teichroew and Jan Habraken
Designers and married couple Alissia Melka-Teichroew and Jan Habraken were born and educated in Holland but now live and practice in New York.
Amanda Ross
W Hotels Global Fashion Director & Stylist. Consulted to designers Dennis Basso & Elie Tahari. Wardrobe stylist for the TV show "Lipstick Jungle."
Amelia Woodsmall
Amelia Woodsmall is a textile expert and manufacturing consultant. She talks about her findings and the appeal of Ho Chi Minh City.
Andrew Rutledge
Co-Founder of PopFlys.
Anna Sheffield
This CFDA-nominated designer helms Bing Bang and a namesake fine jewelry line and has collaborated with Marc Jacobs, Phillip Lim and Urban Outfitters.
Anndra Neen
Mexican-born & New York-based sisters. Designers behind the Anndra Neen jewelry & handbag collection.
Anne Line Hansen
Paris-based independent strategic advisor for luxury fashion and lifestyle. Previously headed brands such as Roger Vivier, Chanel and Armani.
Annika Connor
Swedish-American artist & entrepreneur whose work depicts a fascination for beauty and decadence.
Anthony Gabriele
Tech entrepreneur, composer, designer, writer.
April Uchitel
Mother. Mexican food lover. Executive Vice President of Global Strategy at Diane Von Furstenberg.
Barry Wine
Chef & Owner of the legendary restaurant The Quilted Giraffe.
Bianca Kosoy
Brooklyn & San Francisco-based Executive Creative Director of Equinox. Believes in "changing the paradigm of perception."
Bobbi Brown
Makeup artist. Author of six bestselling beauty books including "Bobbi Brown Beauty Rules". Her cosmetic line is sold at stores worldwide.
Brian Gorman
Owner of the proudly gay Lords South Beach Hotel.
Brooke Politzer
Chicago-based fashion executive turned entrepreneur. Launched her own line of home accessories.
C.J. Richards
Actor/Model with a secret talent for freestyle rapping.
Caleb Ganzer
Wine/Cocktail expert. Sommelier at Daniel Boulud's New York restaurant Daniel.
Cameron Sinclair
Expert in peace building and sustainability. Founder of global non-profit Architecture for Humanity.
Carmindy
Makeup artist. Host of TLC's "What Not To Wear." Author of "The 5 Minute Face, Get Positively Beautiful and Crazy Busy Beautiful."
Carrie Tuhy
New York-based journalist & media consultant. Former editor at Life, InStyle, Real Simple.
Carrie Culpepper
Brooklyn-based journalist. Founder of travel & design blog CultureFix.
Cator Sparks
A proud Southern transplant. Fashion journalist and gentleman about town in New York City.
Chad Phillips
Former Creative Director of Kid Robot. Self-proclaimed "design nerd". Hails from Tennessee. Loves buttermilk biscuits.
Chester Higgins Jr.
New York Times staff photographer & author. Exhibited in museums around the world.
Chris Petescia
Chief Product Officer at Carrot Creative, a digital agency in Brooklyn.
Chris Vazquez
Photographer, dog owner, lover.
Christian Langbein
Lifestyle/Fashion public relations executive at HL Group.
Christine Gachot
Vice President of Design Development at the André Balazs hotel group which includes The Standard, The Mercer, Chateau Marmont.
Cindy Rachofsky
Cindy & Howard Rachofsky are known for their contemporary art collection and philanthropy work which includes TWO x TWO [for AIDS and Art].
Cindy Gallop
Brand consultant. Media strategist. Founder of ifwerantheworld.com and makelovenotporn.com.
Cliff
New York-based designer behind a line of reversible belts made of sustainable cork with detachable buckles.
Clodagh
CEO/Founder of Clodagh Designs.
Colette Malouf
SoHo-based hair & jewelry accessories designer.
Colin Heywood
Advisor for luxury bath & body products & retail design. Owns The Bathroom - an apothecary-style “bathroom accoutrements” boutique in Manhattan.
Corinna Springer
Founder of Nouveau PR. Represents innovative & emerging designers and cultural events.
Cynthia Rowley
The designer has put her stylish spin on clothing, accessories and home goods—from tabletop to tool kits—as well as diapers and Band-Aids.
Dani Stahl
Editor-at-Large at Nylon Magazine.
Daniel Boulud
Chef & Owner of several award-winning restaurants. Recreational hunter. Amateur sketch artist.
Daniel Chang
From Venezuela to New York. AHAlife's Lead Engineer.
Derek Blasberg
Editor at Large for Style.com and Harper's Bazaar. Senior Editor at V and V Man. Author of "Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady."
Diane Pernet
Founder/Director of A Shaded View On Fashion Film Festival. Co-Editor-in-Chief of ZOO Magazine.
Dimitri Mussard
Born in Paris. Based in São Paulo. Owner of Brazilian fashion marketing, sales, distribution company Acaju do Brasil.
Donna Karan
World-renowned fashion designer. International humanitarian. Committed to creating sustainability in Haiti.
Elizabeth Meigher
Contributing Editor at Quest Magazine.
Elizabeth Moyer
Founder of Pretty Pink Tulips. Lifestyle blogger. Lover of interior design and all things Tex-Mex.
Ellinor Stigle
A photographer from Stockholm with a love for travel.
Emily May
Executive Director of Hollaback!, an organization dedicated to ending street harassment toward women.
Erin Yasgar
Los Angeles-based digital & social media expert. Immersed in innovative marketing for the entertainment industry for the last decade and a half.
Eva Wisten
Swedish writer. Currently works at Fathom Information Design, a design and software consultancy in Massachusetts.
Evilasio Miranda
CEO of the Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers. Bon Vivant.
Franco Wright
Los Angeles-based retailer of exclusive and niche fragrances from around the world.
Frank Bober
Founder and CEO of Stylesight with a love of technology and travel.
Gabriel Wahab
18-year-old Brooklyn student serves on the board of directors of Global Kids - a youth development organization.
Gail Greenwald
Former Buyer at Burberry, Interior Decorator to friends, and Dog Whisperer.
Geoff Bartakovics
Founder and CEO of Tasting Table, an online service that delivers the best of culinary culture to adventurous eaters everywhere.
George Kravis
Prominent collector of 20th Century design whose collection will be housed in its own annex of Philbrook Museum of Art in Tulsa in 2012.
Gina Pell
Former tech geek who transitioned early into blogging. Her popular lifestyle blog Splendora has been going strong since 1999. Lives in San Francisco.
Glenn Nano
New York-based principal at Centurion Venture Partners and and co-founder of an irreverent design/goods company
Greg Seider
Owner and flavor alchemist of NYC "anti-cocktail" cocktail bar The Summit and lover of discussing all things liquor.
Greg Reynolds
New York-based photographer and filmmaker with a love of Germany and a soft spot for well-designed mens' accessories
Haidee Findlay-Levin
Fashion stylist Haidee Findlay-Levin specializes in all things style, magazines and eyewear: what's new, what's next and why it matters.
Haideh Hirmand
Harvard-trained aesthetic plastic surgeon. Chairperson of the Women’s Aesthetic Surgeon’s Committee of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Hannelore Knuts
Hamburger loving model legend and art curator who divides her time between New York and Belgium.
Heidi Jo Markel
Film producer based in Hollywood who's upcoming movie Lovelace stars James Franco.
Helena Augusta Storrer
São Paulo-based Fashion PR expert who trained at Parsons and FIT in New York.
Hisato Hamada
International Entrepreneur Hisato Hamada is an expert at finding quality in culture.
Iris Apfel
Apfel's legendary style was showcased in the "Rara Avis" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, and in the book "Rare Bird of Fashion."
Jackie Cascarano
Creative Director and Co-Founder of Lock & Mane and DryShampoo.com, an all-around style and hair expert.
Jacqueline Khiu
New Zealand born design editor and producer who never met a plate of spaghetti vongole she didn't like.
Jaime Derringer
Publisher/Editor of Design Milk.
Jamee Gregory
New York-based author, philanthropist, hostess, gardener, tennis player and world-traveler.
James Andrew
Interior designer, fashion plate and founder of the style blog, What Is James Wearing?
Jason Campbell
Style expert and editor-in-chief of JC Report, which tracks global fashion trends and emerging talent.
Jeannine Morris
Christian Louboutin loving beauty, style, health, relationship and fitness expert. Founder of BeautySweetSpot.com and a regular guest on E!, NBC, FOX and CBS.
Jenni Kayne
Fashion designer known for her chic, effortless approach to American sportswear.
Jennifer Margolin
San Francisco-based fashion stylist, creative consultant and founder of the fashion website RedSoleDiary.com.
Jennifer Miller
A fashion-savvy jewelry designer.
Jennine Jacob
Founder and editor of the popular fashion and lifestyle blog "The Coveted."
Jeremy Bergstein
Outdoor Guide, Public School Teacher, Artist, Digital Entrepreneur and Chief Strategist at The Science project.
Jeroen Gulickx
Stockholm-based expert in strategic marketing. Founder and CEO of GH, Inc and owner of Mocinno Intl.
Jill Zarin
One of the original stars of the Bravo hit show Housewives of New York who has also written the book Secrets of a Jewish Mother.
Jo Piazza
New York-based journalist with a passion for food and travel.
Jody Harrington
Design and art aficionado who owns Ion Gallery, which is located in Pennsylvania and New York City.
Johanna Lenander
Swedish-born, New York-based writer and editor.
John Aduna
Luxury brand marketing expert with a fondness for the Cannes Film Festival and a weakness for NYC pizza.
Joseph Vincent
An up-and-coming acoustic musician based in Los Angeles.
Josh Manning
Josh Manning is an actor, producer and a RiderCoach for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Justin Epstein
PR expert, CEO of Premier Public Relations based in Atlanta.
Karen Robinovitz
New York-based journalist, media expert, and founder of Purple Lab.
Karen Giberson
President of the Accessories Council, a QVC veteran and former training executive at Macy's, Karen Giberson is an undisputed force in the retail industry.
Kate McGregor
Owner of the Kaight boutiques in NY that focus on innovative and fashion forward sustainable clothing and accessories.
Katie Kavulla
Creator of the lifestyle and parenting blog Being5, freelance writer, Seattle fan and mother of three.
Kelly Hoey
New York-based strategic advisor to NewsCertified Exchange and the Foundation for Social Change.
Kevin Guyer
New York-based luxury marketing and sales expert who writes for The World of Interiors and has a soft spot for Cape Cod.
Kimmie Smith
Editor-in-Chief of Kitten Lounge and former model with her own accessories line.
Kristian Laliberte
Senior editor of Refinery 29
Kristin Booker
Fashion editor, lifestyle expert, and beauty editor of HollywoodLife.com, a Bonnie Fuller publication.
Lady Arabella De Burgh
English rose and London nightlife expert who is the public relations director for the glamorous members-only club Boujis.
Lara Shriftman
Principle of Multi-service Public Relations firm, Harrison and Shriftman, Author, and mother.
Laura Feinstein
Brooklyn based social media expert and editor for the trends research and innovation company PSFK with a soft spot for Scandinavian culture and design.
Lauren David Peden
Editor of The Fashion Informer, New York Correspondent to Vogue.co.uk and contributor to numerous publications.
Lauren Bush Lauren
Designer, former Ralph Lauren model, philanthropist and social entrepreneur. Co-founder of FEED Projects.
Lauren Benet Stephenson
Fashion writer and editor with a passion for accessories and travel.
Laurence Lafforgue
French-born, New York-based digital media executive and supporter of the arts. Founder of ArtWeLove.
Lindsay E. Sammon
Brooklyn-based writer, editor, amateur organic chef and musician.
Lindsey Weidhorn
HGTV program development manager, part time blogger and interior designer.
Lois Herzeca
A lifelong New Yorker, corporate lawyer, hobby portrait painter and passionate advocate of women's and children's issues.
Lou Sagar
Retail, visual merchandising and social media expert. Founder of Zona Home home design stores.
Madison Svensson
Canine wellness and health expert. Founder of BuddhaBark.com, a Website devoted to dog news and wellness.
Maggie Astolfi
NYC-based food and lifestyle blogger who has a background in business development and sales and marketing in the financial industry.
Marcella Echavarria
Founder of Surevolution artisan showroom and sustainability expert. Also a seasoned photographer.
Maria Brito
Founder & CEO of Lifestyling by Maria Gabriela Brito, a New York City-based interior design company with a strong focus on art and wine.
Mary Ransom
Former Wall Street executive and pug-lover.
Matias Fernandez Moores
Buenos Aires based design aficionado, business entrepreneur and snow enthusiast.
Matt Wilkerson
AHAlife's own jetsetting, party-loving, co-founder and VP of Business Development.
Matthew Epstein
From the viral 'Google Video Resume' video, internet sensation, Matthew Epstein, hilariously proved that wearing a moustache can land you a job.
Megan Collins
Wisconsin native, freelance writer, men’s style enthusiast and Editor-in-Chief of StyleGirlfriend.com.
Melissa Gonzalez
Leading curator of pop-ups for emerging brands and CEO of Lion’esque Media
Melissa Verette
New York-based model, actress and Nomi Network ambassador.
Michael Surtees
New York-based Creative Director at Gesture Theory specializing in user experience, visual design and development strategy.
Michelle Stephens
Wellness guru, outdoor sports enthusiast and proud mother of two who resides in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Michelle Joni Lapidos
Spa Week Daily blogger, social media expert and event planner. Michelle's background also includes celebrity styling and a stint on reality TV.
Michelle, Samantha and Sabrina Kleier
The mother-daughter trio stars of the hit reality TV show Selling New York and authors of Hot Property.
Michelyn Camen
Fragrance specialist and Editor-in-Chief of CaFleureBon, a top ten fragrance blog.
Mira Emmerling
Paris-based explorer and discoverer of truly luxurious arts and crafts objects. Founder of Rockhem & Chicstone.
Mitch Free
A small town boy from rural Georgia who went from factory worker to successful entrepreneur, pilot and global jetsetter.
Nadine Ferber
Owner of women's clothing boutique Mick Margo and the unique nail salon tenoverten in downtown Manhattan.
Nancy MacDonell
Fashion and style writer and author of two books including 'The Classic Ten: The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites'
Naomi Fisher
Miami-based, widely exhibited contemporary artist who works in video, photography and performance as well as drawing and painting.
Nathalie Willebrand
Willebrand left banking to devote her time to fashion and all things fabulous. She now works as a fashion blogger for the Swedish edition of Metro.
Neha Singh
AHAlife's own Director of Product Management and resident technology expert.
Nina Griscom
A world traveler and New York City tastemaker, whose expertise spans food, lifestyle, fashion and New York society.Nina Allen
Expert in original international sourcing and proprietor of the store Top Hat on Broome Street in New York.
Nithya Das
Nithya Das, a legal counsel at AppNexus, a NY based start-up, and writer of two popular food sites: Hungry Desi and Half Pint Gourmet.
Nitya Chandra
NY-based fashion executive and founder of the Amar Kirti Foundation, which advocates education and good hygiene for children.
Nooka
Nooka designers Matthew Waldman and Yu Yamada specialize in design, art, fashion and style and split their time between New York City and Tokyo.
Olivia Bono
Green Buyer and Consultant, Attorney turned Founder of Juno and Jove, an eco-conscious fashion retailer.
Olivia Palermo
Actress, Model, Fashion Writer, Jewelry Designer and general Girl-about-town.
Paris Kain
The man behind the Abraxas Rex jewelry/kimono collection, Kain is passionate about art, film and design.
Patricia Stensrud
Board President of the Girl Scouts Council of Greater New York.
Patricia de la Torre
Puerto Rico-based editor in chief of CARAS magazine, who published her own book titled Bienvenida a Venus, a compilation of a column she wrote for 13 years.
Patrick Alemi
Celebrity hairstylist, Italian-food-aficionado, a man who loves the good life.
Patrik Slettman
Swedish-born, Miami-based VIP hospitality, nightlife and marketing expert who is popular with children.
Peter Jäderberg
Stockholm-based trend spotter and senior direction buyer at IWMG Nordic AB, a communications agency specializing in lifestyle, fashion, music and media.
Peter Davis
Man about town, editor in chief of Avenue magazine, contributing editor of Paper magazine and passionate gay rights activist.
Peter Valcarcel
Decorator, designer and founder of Peter Valcarcel Home, a luxury home retailer.
Petra Nemcova
New York and London-based model and philanthropist whose Happy Hearts Fund helps in rebuilding children's lives after natural disasters.
Philippe Cousteau
The CEO of EarthEcho International who is also an explorer, environmentalist, TV host and special correspondent for CNN International.
Professor Chocolate
Rob Monahan and Neill Alleva, a.k.a. Professor Chocolate are elementary school science teachers, part-time grad school professors and lifetime chocopologists.
Rachel Roy
New York City designer and philanthropist.
Ramon Christian
Creative director, dancer and choreographer
Ramya Giangola
NYC-based luxury brands and retail expert who is the founder of the luxury product scouting firm Gogoluxe.
Regina Barrios
Mexico City-based jewelry designer who reinvents the rich heritage of the indigenous Huichol people of Mexico for her elegant and beautifully crafted pieces.
Robert Cordero
Journalist, consultant and digital entrepreneur.
Robin Bocuse
Race car driver, ski enthusiast and Senior Director of Sales for Hilton Grand Vacations Club.
Roger Joseph
New York-based fashion and design consultant with an international clientele, who believes in "RWD" - Respective World Domination.
Roxanne Lowit
Native New Yorker and legendary photographer who reinvented fashion and celebrity portraiture.
Sabrina Wirth
Director of Wirth Art Advisory, who promotes talented, up-and-coming artists from all over the world.
Samantha Lim
New York-based Fashion Director of Lookbooks Media as well as Editor in Chief of FashionIndie.com and Lookbooks.com
Samantha Yanks
Editor-in-Chief of Gotham and Hamptons Magazines, on-air fashion and lifestyle expert who splits her time between the West Village and Bridgehampton.
Sarah Simmons
Professional Cook and digital marketing consultant. Named Home Cook Superstar by Food & Wine Magazine.
Serko Artinian
New York-based founder of serkoart LLC, a digital media production company, and Editorial Director of mobiledivide.com.
Sharon Okimoto
New-York based customer service and marketing expert. And amateur chef.
Shauna Mei
Founder and CEO of AHAlife. Prior to launching AHAlife, co-founded the Aronsson Group and was COO of the Swedish activewear brand, Casall.
Shawn Henderson
New York based interior designer who is known for his clean, natural and serene style. Considered one of the hottest new talents in the business.
Shonquis Moreno
Writer, editor, and design and street art enthusiast who divides her time between New York and Istanbul.
Silvia Fassi
An Italian-born, California-based luxury marketing and research strategist.
Sin Sin Man
Self-taught artist and world-traveler, Sin Sin is also the owner of Hong Kong-based Sin Sin Fine Art, a noted art gallery.
Soa Davies
Culinary consultant, Former Director of Operations and chef at New York's 4-star Le Bernardin restaurant, cookbook author, food lover and traveler.
Soma Choudhury
Branding and marketing specialist for luxury designers and founder of LEELA showroom, based in New York.
Soraya Darabi
Started the social-media practice at The New York Times, now a cofounder of Foodspotting, a mobile, visual resource for finding food across the globe.
Stellene Volandes
Departures style editor and former high school English teacher who lives on -and loves- the Upper East Side in NYC.
Stephen Mack
A New York-based freelance Apple IT consultant and tech wizard.
Susan Cartsonis
President of Storefront Pictures and film producer of films such as What Women Want.
Tabitha Simmons
Shoe designer and a contributing editor at Vogue and Dazed and Confused. Has styled the shows of Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen.
Tamzin Greenhill
Interior designer and special projects editor at Elle Decor.
Tara Dhingra
AHAlife Communications Manager
Taryn Rose
Orthopedic surgeon who has become a successful shoe designer with her lines High Heel Power and Haute Footure.Therese Kärrman
Former Photo Editor at Wallpaper Magazine. Founder of Splendid Baby - an accessories & textiles line for children.
Tim Gunn
New York Times best-selling author, the Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne inc. and mentor on the Emmy nominated Project Runway.
Tim Albinson
Founder and CEO of Aravo Solutions, an enterprise supplier lifecycle management company, located in San Francisco.
Timothy Nordwind
Guitarist & vocalist for the band OK Go. Based in Los Angeles. The band released three albums.
Tina Lutz
Co-founder of the knitwear brand Lutz & Patmos. Collaborated for her line with Richard Meier, Carine Roitfeld, Liv Tyler, Desmond Tutu.
Tina Brown
Englishwoman in New York. Editor-in-Chief of Newsweek and The Daily Beast. Author of the 2007 New York Times best seller "The Diana Chronicles".
Vicky Ward
British-born & New York-based. Author. Investigative journalist. Contributing editor at Vanity Fair.
Victoria Potter
Vancouver-based. Thrift shop connoisseur. Founder of the fashion blog Demi Couture.
Wendi Murdoch
TV Executive. Film Producer. Creative Spirit.
