The tender portraits taken by photographer, casting director and creative director Kevin Amato—for his new book The Importants—honor the characters (mostly from the Bronx) he’s dedicated to capturing on film. Amato is a pioneer of the now-common concept of street-casting, and the images in the gold hardcover range from the recognizable Luka Sabbat to emerging and unknown names. Essentially though, it’s a celebration of diversity …
For anyone unfamiliar with the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park, statistics help paint a clear picture. Built back in 1917, it’s over 95 acres of land, warehouses, cargo and docks in South Brooklyn. There are similarities here to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, which has been playing host to art galas, performance pieces and product releases for years now. Public art powerhouse (and non-profit) Creative …
Usually associated with the Christian religion, vestments are traditionally worn by members of the clergy, but Brooklyn-based label Vestment NYC has taken the name—and the item of clothing—in another direction. Their robes are all black and white, unisex and minimal, but striking. The fabrics vary, depending on the pattern, but each is soft to the touch—obviously important when making loungewear—and while they are loose and …