Great Young Designers Flock to Brooklyn—Ferris
This circular process of preserving the old and giving the new an antique patina lies at the core of Ferris’ philosophy. “Fashion can keep going around, unbroken, just like a Ferris wheel,” says Livingston.
Mary Meyer Clothing
A small factory soon sprouted in her living room, and Meyer began to create custom dresses and shirts for friends. The Northern California native founded her company, Mary Meyer Clothing (marymeyerclothing.com), in 2005 before migrating East one year later.
Life is Messy—LifeGunk.com—A New Social Network, Straightens It Out
“When you’re on Facebook, you’re mostly bored and just passively reading status updates. You’re not really doing anything productive. With LifeGunk, you log on to be productive, to share your progress, to see how your friends and family are progressing and help them to be productive. It’s meant to help you connect with others and get involved in each others’ lives on a deeper level.”
Breathing New Life into Vintage
If every piece in the vintage shop, Brooklyn Reclamation, has a story, Emil knows them all.
There are No Bad Dogs, Just Bad Dog Owners
Some of you may be considering a new pet this year, and a pup or a kitten is certainly a wonderful addition to your family, but there are some things to consider before taking the plunge.
PS 84 Greenhouse Project fundraiser concert & light show Dec 15
Williamsburg’s PS 84 Greenhouse Project Presents a unique collab and one-time only sound & sculpture performance with programming by Everard Findlay, featuring two of Wlsbrg’s most influential artists, musician Tunde Adebimpe, lead singer of TV on the Radio, and Ivan Navarro, acclaimed sculptor and light artist. Story and deets to follow…
What About Gifting Vintage?
You may hunt for that incredible collectible piece they’ve been wanting, or didn’t know existed (a 1990 deluxe makeup box by Versace, a Victorian braided hair necklace, a Ciciolina 1980s Playboy magazine, a deck of velour-coated playing cards, a taxidermied porcupine, an album of Maria Callas recorded live, or an exquisite cigarette holder with a lighter from the ‘60s, to name just a few).
