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By Guest Writer: Riya Goel In the kaleidoscopic history of fashion, the recent years have witnessed a tectonic shift. Gone are the days when fashion was synonymous with the “bouginess”, epitomized by opulent atelier brands, plush runways, and exorbitant price tags. Today, it’s less about extravagance and more about the essence — the story, the…

by Nicholas Isaza As you descend the steps that will take you into Cueva, you feel you are about to enter a special place. Cueva, Spanish for cave, is a menswear store carefully tucked into the heart of the West Village. The store itself is beautifully organized, with racks carefully lined up against the wall…

By Carly Slager In 2019, CEO of luxury conglomerate Kering announced the launch of a Fashion Pact. This initiative grouped a coalition of companies with a shared commitment to sustainability and eco-conscious business practices. The coalition agreed to an overarching agenda with three pillars: stopping climate change, restoring the planet’s biodiversity, and protecting the health…

By Leah Goryachkovsky Natural doesn’t have to equate to neutral. Ulla Johnson’s 2023 summer collection is a bright and vivid display celebrating the unique site of Quetzalcoatl’s Nest, Mexico. Quetzalcoatl’s Nest is an organic architectural structure designed by renowned Mexican architect Javier Senosiain, with the aim to integrate nature with minimal environmental impact. The serpentine…

By Nicholas Isaza Setting the Stage Menswear has been in an exciting renaissance as of lately. For better or worse, men have been much more invested in how they look. This renaissance can be traced back to the early 2010s, when a generation of men began to look up to certain rappers, athletes, and celebrities.…

By Leah Goryakovsky If you’re reading this, I assume that you already donate or are considering donating some clothing items. For this, I want you to take a moment and pat yourself on the back because you’re epically cool for contributing to the circular economy. After the moment has passed, continue reading, and be open…

By Carly Slager In the age of fast fashion and rabid overconsumption, it’s harder than ever to balance a love for fashion with sustainability and social consciousness. Fashion isn’t frivolous. It’s a profoundly powerful tool for self-expression and self-construction, and it’s unlikely to go away any time soon. But we as consumers have a responsibility…

By Leah Goryachkovsky LAAMS (Top Floor) LAAMS is a community concept store that focuses on showcasing small New York-based designers through gallery exhibitions and merchandising. The LAAMS space consists of three floors, two of which are dedicated to art and clothing, and a third which has recently been converted into a thrift shop. Their selection…

By Nick Isaza Bally by Rhuigi Villaseñor When Rhuigi Villaseñor was tapped as the new creative director of Bally in January, people had no idea what to expect from this seemingly unorthodox relationship. Bally is one of the oldest luxury brands in the world, founded in 1851 in Schönenwerd, Switzerland. However, recently, it has not…

By Leah Goryachkovsky 10ft Single by Stella Dallas This choice was quite the obvious one but, but Stella Dallas is definitely deserving of the mention. It’s a large shop with an abundance of fun finds –they have items for every occasion, in a variety of styles. It is a great staple visit, but definitely has…