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Fashion is a form of language. It is a form of expression. It has always fascinated me because whether people realize it or not, fashion functions as a symbol of who someone is in a particular moment, or who they are trying to become, embody, or present themselves as. The way people dress communicates things constantly. Confidence, restraint, rebellion, softness, distance, professionalism, effort, vulnerability, even the desire to disappear. None of that is inherently fake or

Between ten-step routines, endless product launches, and skincare constantly being shoved in everyone’s face online, Teōtl goes in a different direction. Built on tallow-based products and a minimalist philosophy, the brand leans into the idea that skincare does not always need to be this overly complicated process in order to work. Teōtl is an all-natural skincare brand with a more stripped-back approach to personal care. Everything is handmade in small batches, with tallow

Mik Ivy understands something most people avoid, which is that emotion is a tool. It’s not something to suppress or hide or try to make more palatable, it’s something you can actually use. And through his song The Arrow, he really leans into that. The song feels raw in a way that doesn’t feel careless. There’s this constant tension running through it, like something is building the entire time. It feels like boiling anger sitting just under the surface, like it’s waiting to c

Tyler Okon approaches music with a level of honesty that is rare. He goes where most people avoid going within themselves and does it without posturing. There is introspection in his work, but there is also softness, which is not easy to pair with a punk and hardcore sound. His intention is not to impress, it is to make people feel understood. He wants listeners to sit inside the music and recognize themselves in it. That kind of emotional transparency is exactly what we valu

Mik Ivy is a New York based musician who is steadily building momentum in the city’s indie and soul scene. His sound is emotional, melodic, and grounded in real vocal technique. He has been performing across the city, writing constantly, and developing a stage presence that feels intentional and personal. What stands out is how he carries himself. He takes music seriously without taking himself too seriously. He is focused and intentional. He shows up like someone who knows w

Peter Bliss is a musician, songwriter, and producer based in New York City. He began his career in the mid-1970s, releasing his debut album under United Artists Records. Over the following decades, he established himself as a respected songwriter and producer, writing and producing for artists such as Barbra Streisand, *NSYNC, Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band, Bobby McFerrin, and Southside Johnny, among others. In 2011, Bliss founded the New York Songwriters Collective, a com

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