The Tappan Collective

LA's enterprising young duo bring their fresh perspective on art to NYC

by Alexandra Reed The Tappan Collective is now a go-to site for discovering and collecting original artwork and limited edition prints by a hotbed of emerging artists at an affordable price. The online shop is enhanced by a myriad of engaging digital content, as well as a physical presence at art fairs and pop-up exhibitions—like their much-loved event at the Standard LA—and significant collaborations with …

Battenwear SS13

Corduroy, velour and duck cotton in the Brooklyn-based sportswear brand's third surf-inspired collection

Founded in 2011 by Brooklyn-based designer Shinya Hasegawa, Battenwear—formerly known as Batten Sportswear—takes a playful approach to active menswear design, favoring unconventional fabrics and colorways with a vintage surf-inspired aesthetic. Delivering all of the above and more is the recently launched SS 2013 collection, anchored by soft pastels and peppered with corduroy, cotton and velour. Although it’s just the young brand’s third season in production, …

The End Is Far by Olek

Camouflage crochet in a site-specific installation at Jonathan LeVine

Vibrant and painstakingly executed, the crochet installations from Polish-born artist Olek offer striking embellishment to familiar spots. Blanketing NYC landmarks such as Wall Street’s Charging Bull and Alamo (the Astor Place cube), Olek’s unmistakable work has thrilled residents and tourists alike by adding new dimension to classic monuments. Her latest undertaking, The End Is Far, is a sight-specific installation at Jonathan LeVine Gallery that brings …