Within months of entering a new decade, 2020 was on fire. Between the COVID-19 pandemic forcing millions into lockdown and George Floyd’s murder reigniting civil rights protests around the world, the country was unknowingly facing down a stark dichotomy with lasting implications. For Brooklynites, those racially charged conversations stirringly echoed ones you might have heard…

Recent history has reminded us of the necessity of supporting small, minority-owned businesses. According to a report by the Office of Advocacy, minority business owners in the U.S. were disproportionately impacted by the pandemic in 2020, with Black-owned businesses showing the greatest losses in earnings. COVID-19 only widened existing inequalities for minority business owners, but…

It’s the time of year when you shop for gifts for everyone on your list. And, in the spirit of giving, why not use this occasion as a reminder to be intentional with where you spend? To get you inspired, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite small businesses with brick-and-mortar stores in Brooklyn to…

The Brooklyn Nets have joined forces with the Brooklyn-based brand and designer KidSuper for a new merch line inspired by the culture and vibrancy of New York City’s most populated borough. The collection launches Friday, Nov. 1, at noon and will be available online, at Barclays Center, and at the KidSuper store in Williamsburg. KidSuper’s…

Stars like Cardi B and Normani wear his clothes, but for Mesches, his pieces are ‘sculpture-based, first and foremost.’

Founder Emma Zack is offering up a retail experience that is ‘curated for curves.’

Veteran and newbie Brooklyn designers offer up their hopes, dreams and pro-tips for a successful NYFW.

Recent street style sitings by Johnny Cirillo of ‘Watching New York’ that embody the ethos: ‘We are all learning and growing out here.’

Brooklyn Magazine spoke to four LGTBQ+-friendly creators about how they cater to, and make space for, everyone through their brands.