Refinery29 x Bblessing Journals

With just a little over a week remaining for Refinery29's Bblessing pop-up store, now's the time to snag some of the exclusive goods before they disappear forever. We're particularly taken with the Travel Journal (left) and the Hardcover Manuscript (right) created specifically for the project. Both bound in supple Italian leather, details like Bblessing's Victoriana logo embossed on the cover and gilt edges make the …

Streetwear: The Insider’s Guide

Admittedly, the title of this book makes a pretty bold claim, but author Steven Vogel has certainly done his homework. From long–established names like Stussy and Burton to the newer kids on the block like Dave's Quality Meat and Pointer, he investigates what makes names from the U.S., U.K. and the Far East tick and how they have managed—or plan—to succeed. It's also a pleasant, …

DEAR:55 and Travessia Boutiques

Two new boutiques recently broke ground on the Lower East Side. Williamsburg antiques dealers Moon Rhee and designer Hey Ja Do were bored with the typical local vintage store fare. Now, their newly opened DEAR:55 on Clinton Street with its gleaming spaceship white glow, offers a modern twist on the norm. Inside the alabaster space is a meticulous selection of vintage and current collections, including …