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Brand Profile: Penny Stock + Pretty Penny

Posted on March 5, 2012 by raenoptics

In the midst of the global recession, two designers, John Moore & Michael Abbey responded with a clever byproduct they like to call Penny Stock and new to the collection, Pretty Penny (their female line). It’s a line of iconic styles … Continue reading →

Profile: Saturdays Surf NYC

Posted on February 16, 2012 by raenoptics

Nestled offshore in the mecca of fast-pace and high fashion lives an oxymoron—a laid-back, west coast inspired brand and retail store that breathes mellow on an always energizing Manhattan. Coffee brews in the front, a fully planted sanctuary sits out … Continue reading →

Q + A with Chris Bossola of Need Supply Co.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by raenoptics

When it comes to retail, the task of store owner is no easy gig. Customers are savvy with instant access to a world wide web of information from today’s fashion needs to tomorrow’s wants.  One such shop that successfully balance’s … Continue reading →

Q & A: Blogger Marie-Laure Daillut – Le monde est a nous

Posted on November 2, 2011 by raenoptics

Imagine a “typical” work day of travel, food, fashion and friends. What? That description doesn’t match your idea of an average day at the office? For French blogger and cross-continent wanderer Marie-Laure Daillut, this is her 9-5 world. R: What’s … Continue reading →

Q & A: Designer Alexandra Cassaniti

Posted on October 6, 2011 by raenoptics

From pupil at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, to Pratt in Brooklyn, to designer for Steven Alan, to mold maker for the Jim Hensen studio, to designer and creator of Summer Bummer, ALEXANDRA CASSANITI brings an eclectic bag of … Continue reading →