office and Miista Join Forces for an Evening of Invigorating Conversation

December 05, 2024

On one of New York's rainiest fall nights, office and Miista paired up to bring together a variety of women paving their way in the creative industry. The guests drank wine and enjoyed a culinary experience orchestrated by Magdalena O'Neal, while a playlist curated by Lucy McFadin set the mood. Providing an escape from the storm raging outstide, Miista's store became a warm glimpse into the world of fashionable women and captivating conversation.

The conversation, led by office's Cassie Jekanoski, was centered around navigating today's creative industry while bringing hope and joy to the craft. Smiles were exchanged and laughs echoed the walls as the guests got real about their takes on creativity, collaboration, and individuality. Meanwhile, bright flames reflected on the Orchard Street storefront as the culinary team grilled outside.

Photos by Ava Perman

Perfection is the recipe for disaster for a lot of us. You will always fail in the pursuit of perfect... but the journey is fun. - Kevin Ponce

Everyone finds zen in their work in a different way. It's a really important part, having something in your work that feels good despite what else is going on. Once you put yourself into that state of flow, a lot comes out. -Martine Ali

A lot of the time we have narratives of people, what we think they are going to be like, or a certain perception of them. For them to blow away all of those things is incredibly cool. That's my main objective and the whole point of writing, to keep the narrative going, to keep cultural criticism going, to keep history going. - Kerane Marcellus

Kerane Marcellus, Kevin Ponce, and Magdalena O'Neil

Nicolaia Rips, Liv Solomon, and Cassie Jekanoski

Michelle Li, Kim Shui, Laura Pitcher, and Kevin Ponce

Maria Alia, Becky Akinyode, and Shay Johnson

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UNSPOKEN EXTENSIONS

AMANDA wears TANK TOP and UNDERWEAR by BLONDITA.

LEFT: AMANDA wears BRA by TANK AIR, TUTU is TALENT'S OWN.

RIGHT: AMANDA wears BODYSUIT and TIGHTS by LOS ANGELES APPAREL, HEELS are TALENT'S OWN.

LEFT: AMANDA wears BRA by BRODY.SHOP, UNDERWEAR by LOS ANGELES APPAREL.

RIGHT TOP: AMANDA wears TANK TOP and UNDERWEAR by BLONDITA.

RIGHT BOTTOM: AMANDA wears TOP by BRODY.SHOP, and SHORTS by BLONDITA.

LEFT: AMANDA wears TOP by BRODY.SHOP, SHORTS by BLONDITA.

MIDDLE: AMANDA wears BRA by TANK AIR, TUTU is TALENT'S OWN.

RIGHT: AMANDA wears BRA by BRODY.SHOP, and UNDERWEAR by LOS ANGELES APPAREL.

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