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This New York Fashion Week, it’s all about local designers
New York Fashion Week (NYFW) kicks off this week, running from Thursday, Feb. 6, to Tuesday, Feb. 11. Designers will showcase their collections for the upcoming season with fashion shows, pop-ups, social events, and more. While many of the shows feature expensive brands, we instead want to highlight local designers that center culture, community, and…
Chains, culture and Bad Bunny vibes at this Queens jewelry shop
When the world shut down in 2020, Tania Reyes found herself wandering the aisles of Michaels art supply store, pliers in hand. Back home, she started experimenting with chains and jewelry. “I had this idea of, ‘why not sell it?’” Reyes said. “And that kind of just snowballed.” That “snowball” is The Sourced Studio, an…
Meet the Bronx mom who turned bedtime stories into a children’s media business
Luz Maria Mack, a deputy director at a legal services organization, didn’t plan to become a solopreneur, much less a children’s author. But in 2015, when her 3-year-old daughter Chloe asked if she could dye her hair blonde, the question was a heartbreaking revelation. Chloe is half Dominican, half African American. “Most women [who] want…
Fringe Records brings queer-friendly community, comedy and niche music to Ridgewood
Andrew Hurtado started collecting punk and hardcore records at age 13, hitting up local shops like Generation Records. As he grew older, he got into “more bizarre” and experimental genres, ultimately making his own industrial music and playing in a metal band. At age 35, he finally has a home for his tapes and records…
Our favorite small businesses to help you reach your wellness goals in 2025
It’s no secret that wellness is on people’s minds around this time of year. The last two Forbes health surveys on New Year’s resolutions found physical and mental health seesaw as the top focus for U.S. adults. While New York City has no shortage of diverse wellness companies, we rounded up seven small businesses that…
Where to get some good Christmas Day dim sum across NYC’s Chinatowns
This week, we’re taking a different approach to our small business feature. Instead of focusing on a single business, we’re spotlighting some of the best dim sum spots in New York City’s Chinatowns. These eateries are worth visiting year-round, but they hold special significance for non-Christians during Christmas, when many other places are closed. Manhattan …
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