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

Fashion

The North Face Partners With U.S. Ski & Snowboard Through 2034

“The partnership between U.S. Ski & Snowboard and The North Face brings together the best of our two organizations, with our long shared commitments to elite mountain and adventure sports athletes,” said Dennis Seydel, Chief Marketing Officer at The North Face. “As a brand forged by those who push the boundaries of human potential, we are proud to provide current and future generations of ski and snowboard legends with The North Face as they train and compete on the world stage.”

“The North Face is synonymous with innovation, performance and a deep respect for the mountains, which are values that align perfectly with U.S. Ski & Snowboard,” added Sophie Goldschmidt, President and CEO of U.S. Ski & Snowboard. “This partnership is about more than outerwear; it’s about equipping our athletes with world-class gear that supports them from training to competition as we build toward 2030 and 2034.”

Fashion

The Arcana of Contessa Mills

Mills’ world-building has become something of a visual tale in part because of her close attention to narrative details. Having always been interested in the transcendental realm, she allows personal symbolism to seep into her work. Likewise, she allows herself to widen the scope, and reel in broader symbolism when it is fitting. This truth is so embedded into the fabric of her brand, that she has shaped entire collections around the stories and optics of individual tarot cards. Her past collections have been thematic to a degree that they have been called, The World, The Magician, The Empress, The Lovers, and The Queen of Cups.

Tarot is especially compelling because every card holds a range of meanings and symbolism. That openness creates a rich framework for storytelling through clothing.

Crystals, astrology, and ancient card reading techniques have all been natural extensions of the designer’s own connection to the universe, making this style identity one that is instinctive to her. She famously turns “feminine power into silhouette,” and draws on the strength and confidence of New York women, who traverse the city assertively and fashionably in the same step. Her work is about more than dressing femme people — it is about reflecting energy and creating garments that connect the inner world with the outer world. Mills designs pieces that encourage wearers to engage with self-possession, embody symbols of own’s future (as tarot begets), and take control of how and when to read into the world around us.

Fashion

Julian Klincewicz Brings His World to OTW by Vans

May 11, 2026

For his first project with OTW by Vans, Julian Klincewicz looks backward. Drawing from memories of growing up in San Diego in the early 2000s, the artist’s latest collaboration reworks a pair of archival Vans silhouettes through the lens of skate culture, worn-in objects, and the everyday rituals that shape personal style.

Titled “The Joyous Chorus,” the collection centers around updated versions of the Old Skool 36 and Style 31, both finished with textured suede overlays, leather detailing, and small custom touches pulled from Klincewicz’s broader visual world. Among them is a road sketch lifted from the artist’s years-long habit of daily to-do list drawings, along with a small Roo charm inspired by his dog.

“For this collaboration, I really wanted to base it around some early Southern California influences,” Klincewicz says, referencing skating, music, beach culture, and childhood memories as key starting points for the collection. He also noted the importance of designing pieces meant to age naturally over time – shoes that become marked up, faded, and individualized through everyday use.

Text by Dylan Andrews
Photos courtesy of OTW by Vans

The footwear arrives in a muted mix of Ivy Green, Mango Mojito Orange, and Ink, while subtle functional updates bring a softer feel to the archival styles. The accompanying apparel and accessories continue that same lived-in sensibility. Vintage-washed fleece and t-shirts are printed with Klincewicz’s hand-drawn graphics, while carpenter pants, tote bags, and fuzzy wool-blend socks extend the collection’s emphasis on texture and utility. Throughout, the pieces feel intentionally personal rather than overly polished, reflecting the artist’s interest in objects that evolve with wear.

The OTW by Vans x Julian Klincewicz collection launches May 15 online and through select retailers.