Christine Osinski’s Photos of 1980s Staten Island

In the upcoming book “Summer Days: Staten Island,” photographer Christine Onsinski captures the spirit of residents of New York City’s “forgotten borough.” Taken during the summer seasons of the 1980s, the monochromatic images offer a glimpse into the culture of Staten Island, which sits just a ferry ride away from the bustling streets of Manhattan. AnOther recently spoke with Onsinski ahead of the book’s release …

Thirty Years of Chinese American Designer Han Feng

Reflecting on her synthesis of eastern and western inspiration

Han Feng rose to prominence in the ’90s as the first Chinese designer to show at New York Fashion Week. It may be no coincidence that Feng, who apportions her time equally between a Shanghai atelier and a NoMad, NYC loft—where she showcases her own work and that of emerging Chinese artists—has both Eastern and Western influences. Her loft is a Manhattan footprint reflective of …

A Journey Through the American Northeast Surf Scene

For “The Seasons Collection,” Cadillac has teamed up with The Lifers Project to document the dynamic individuals who push the boundaries and culture of action sports. This episode of the trip, called “Water,” focuses on the East Coast surfing scene. Photographer Matt Alberts and the rest of the Lifers crew traveled throughout New Jersey and New York to photograph the local legends, surf shop owners, …