Matt Levine is an American entrepreneur known for his ventures in fashion, marketing, and entertainment. He is the owner of the Lower East Side

Lower East Side

The Lower East Side, LES, is a neighborhood in the southeastern part of the New York City borough of Manhattan. It is roughly bounded by Allen Street, East Houston Street, Essex Street, Canal Street, Eldridge Street, East Broadway, and Grand Street....

 Manhattan lounge The Eldridge. He is also the owner and creator of Steelo', a high-end men's clothing collection. Levine's most recent venture—Brandsway Creative—is a public relations firm based out of Manhattan, New York.

Steelo'

Steelo', created by Matt Levin in 2004 (and dismantled in 2008), was a men’s clothing collection sold in various high-end boutiques, and voted one of the "Top 20 Brands in the World" by the World Global Style Network. Steelo' apparel has been featured in People and OK!

OK!

OK! is a British weekly magazine specializing in celebrity news. Originally launched as a monthly, its first issue was published in April 1993. In September 2004, OK! publishers Northern and Shell launched in Australia as a monthly title – the magazine went weekly in October 2006...

magazines as well in as a series of other men's publications, and red carpet events.

The Eldridge

In 2008, Matt Levine opened The Eldridge, a bar/lounge in the Lower East Side of New York City. The lounge has since received a lot of press regarding its exclusivity, with Fox News calling it a "club that even famous people can't get into." Reportedly, only 400 of Levine's most esteemed acquaintances received "VIP admission cards." Known for its live music, celebrity patrons, lavish interior, and used bookstore exterior, The Eldridge has been both praised and criticized for its stringent door policies. In 2008, The Eldridge was voted "Best Display of Marketing Genius" by The Village Voice

The Village Voice

The Village Voice is a free weekly newspaper and news and features website in New York City that features investigative articles, analysis of current affairs and culture, arts and music coverage, and events listings for New York City...

. In early 2011, The New York Post

New York Post

The New York Post is the 13th-oldest newspaper published in the United States and is generally acknowledged as the oldest to have been published continuously as a daily, although – as is the case with most other papers – its publication has been periodically interrupted by labor actions...

reported that Levine sold The Eldridge with plans to open a new restaurant in the same area.

Brandsway Creative

In 2010, Levine and business partner Kelly Brady founded Brandwsay Creative, a branding, marketing, and public relations firm based out of Manhattan New York.

Personal life

Gotham Magazine

Gotham (magazine)

Gotham Magazine is a regional magazine published by Niche Media, LLC since 2001 and primarily targets New York's most affluent residents and visitors. According to a survey commissioned by the company, 56% of Gotham Magazine readers are male, with 51% married, and some two-thirds within the age...

recently named Matt Levine one of New York City's "100 most eligible bachelors."