ABOUT
Designed and produced in New York City, NOT is an independent designer clothing brand founded by Jenny Lai, inspired by dressing as performance.
Lai 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 we acted out everyday. Her interdisciplinary approach to fashion reveal an instinct for the expansive possibilities of movement and interaction.
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.
Featured Product
Strut with Pup Coloring Book
This special edition fashion coloring book is a collaboration between New York-based designer Jenny Lai and Chengdu-based illustrator Icy Tan. Inspired by characters from New York City and Chengdu wearing NOT designs, this coloring book features 40 original illustrations with tear-out perforation for easy coloring and framing. Share your drawings with us using #strutwithpupcoloringbook!
Copyright 2020 by Icy Tan & Jenny Lai | 8.5" x 10.5" | 84 pages paperback
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Blog
Here is our guide for how to care for different fabrics, especially with designer clothes that you want to last as long as possible.
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Clothing as Puppetry
Experiments and process in examining puppetry for St. Anns Warehouse residency.
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Design meanderings : Ryūe Nishizawa and Richard Leplastrier
Meandering thoughts on Beka and Lemoine's film Tokyo Ride on architect Ryūe Nishizawa and Framing the View on architect Richard Leplastrier.
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New York | Lincoln Center UWS
Complimentary in-house experience with the designer: styling consultation, fitting, and customization.
Mon - Sat. 9 AM - 7 PM
By appointment only