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Film Release: "From Within"

A fashion collaboration between designer Jenny Lai and percussionist Mike Truesdell. Read more

Berlin Studio Visit: Designer Dennis Chuene

A visit to designer Dennis Chuene's new studio and the stories behind his textile art pieces. Read more

Opening March 24: Metaverse Fashion Week Exhibition

Our virtual exhibition Unplanned Paths showcases eight years of collaboration between photographer Andrew Boyle and designer Jenny Lai. Read more

Profile: Jewelry Designer Silvia D'Avila

Brazilian-born, Queens-based jewelry designer Silvia D'Avila has long been a kindred spirit. I'm so pleased to have the opportunity to visit Silvia's jewelry studio and catch up! Read more

The Performance: "Outside In"

Enjoy photos from our theatrical debut at St Anns Warehouse Puppet Lab! Read more

The Classical Musician's Dilemma: What to Wear?

Violinist Katha Zinn and designer Jenny Lai chat about how musicians choose what to wear and their new video collaboration on Ysayë "Obsession" Sonata. Read more

Notes on a Sabbatical

Since I discovered graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister’s work as a design student over 10 years ago, I was drawn to his practice of taking year-long sabbaticals every seven years, while being the h... Read more

Puppet Lab at St Anns Warehouse Feb. 17 - 20, 2022

Join me at St Anns Warehouse in DUMBO for a festival of new puppet theater to see original works created from our artists' residency. Read more

A Debut in the Metaverse Feb. 4, 2022

Attend the virtual premiere of violinist Audrey Wright and pianist Yundu Wang’s music video at a brand new virtual performance venue in the Metaverse, The Chockablock! Read more

Creating theater: A peek behind-the-scenes

Documentary photos of new theater piece combining clothing, puppetry, and mime theater for St. Ann's Warehouse. Read more

Orchestrated Single Exposures with Geoff Robertson

A marriage of classical music, photography, and engineering. Discover how artist Geoff Robertson created the single exposure portrait of violinist Audrey Wright and pianist Yundu Wang, dressed in NOT. Read more

PROFILE: CEO & design Professor Grace Jun

Grace Jun is the CEO of Open Style Lab, an award-winning non-profit organization committed to making design accessible to everyone, regardless of cognitive or physical abilities. Meet our NOT muse! Read more

5 Reasons Why You Should Share a Wardrobe

Inspired by GQ's recent 25 reasons to share a wardrobe, here is our own edition! These gender-neutral styles in simple silhouettes will have you sharing with your bf/gf/sibling/friend/spouse in no ... Read more

Q&A : Fashion critic Bliss Foster

Q&A with fashion critic Bliss Foster, the man behind “The stories behind designer clothes: In-depth analyses of runway shows so we can better understand the artfulness of designer clothes.” Read more

How to wear a Monochrome Outfit: 4 Stylish Outfits to Try Now

 If the outfits worn by Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, Jill Biden, and Hillary Clinton at the 2021 inauguration were any proof, monochromatic dressing is an easy way of looking effortlessly chic. Read more

How to care for different fabrics

Here is our guide for how to care for different fabrics, especially with designer clothes that you want to last as long as possible.  Read more

Clothing as Puppetry

Experiments and process in examining puppetry for St. Anns Warehouse residency. Read more

Designer Feature on Jenny Lai in Hainan Airlines Magazine

A feature article on designer Jenny Lai published in Hainan Airlines 'High Above' inflight magazine. Read more

Customers' coloring pages for 'Strut with Pup'

An ongoing collection of customers' coloring pages from NOT's 'Strut with Pup' Fashion Coloring Book. Read more

Motion collages by photographer Andrew Boyle

Recent motion collages by fashion photographer Andrew Boyle featuring model Muriel Favaro wearing NOT. Read more