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ABOUT
Designed and crafted in New York City, NOT is an independent designer fashion brand founded by Jenny Lai, inspired by dressing as performance.
Jenny grew up playing classical music, dancing, and acting. When she received her first sewing machine at age 12, she saw that dressing was another kind of performance- silent, intuitive, and one acted out everyday. Through her designs, she aims to inspire playfulness, individual expression, and confidence.
She is also passionate about designing custom performance-wear for musicians and dancers pushing the boundaries of interdisciplinary performance.
THOUGHTFUL PRODUCTION
All collections are designed at our Upper West Side Studio in New York City. We seek out remnant fabrics when possible, resulting in unique finds and flexibility to customize. Every garment is cut in-house for production. We partner with exceptional tailors and manufacturers in the Garment District for our made-to-order and small quantity runs.
Blog
NOT designer Jenny Lai is invited to speak about the 'Power of Design to Create New Traditions' at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan.
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Upcoming: March 29 Archive Sample Sale
Our rare Archive Sample Sale is coming up March 29. Join us for an intimate shopping afternoon to score adventurous, one-of-a-kind designer samples at extraordinary prices.
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Thoughts at Tatter Blue: Hidden Languages
A few of the exceptional books that spoke to me, the connections I found between their pages, and the journey it took me on.
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