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ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: GAIL SCOTT

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: GAIL SCOTT

Few places on this Earth are teeming with creative energy like NYC. We are lucky to be situated closely to such a vibrant breeding ground for artists of all varieties. Gail is a Bronx born and raised music artist with soul, smarts and sex appeal to spare. Read more to see why we chose her as our Fall banner girl and what makes her so alluring. 
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Fashion Editorial for Mode Magazine

Fashion Editorial for Mode Magazine

A glimpse into the portfolio of our owner/buyer and stylist, Valerie Duardo. A timeless fashion editorial styled expertly and creatively using all vintage pulled from our archives and shops. Shot by Henry Lou. Model Kinga Trojan.
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Local Creator Spotlight - 'Diary of a First Gen Journey' Podcast - Anyelis Cordero & Sara Diaz

Local Creator Spotlight - 'Diary of a First Gen Journey' Podcast - Anyelis Cordero & Sara Diaz

 As a minority-cubanita-owned business, we know first hand how hard it is to come across support of any kind when it comes to navigating the murky underworld of commerce and capitalism. Lucky for us we are surrounded by beautiful, ambitious, intelligent women who eager to share their experiences and help us all grow/learn from each other's journey's. Tune into Anyelis Cordero's podcast"Diary of a First Gen Journey" podcast on spotify to find some solace and support in your journey. 
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Mint Girl Feature - Vicky Mosinho

Mint Girl Feature - Vicky Mosinho

It goes without saying that we are pretty darn picky around here. About literally everything. But especially about the faces on our site. These girls embody what it means to be a Mint Girl. The last 8 years we have cultivated a following of women of all ages that we consider to be Mint Girls. A microcosm of bad ass women and unicorns with extraordinary style. 
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The Little Store That Could

The Little Store That Could

The main real difference between big business and small business, of any kind, is Soul. The ethereal essence of our human spirit. Small businesses, in particular brick and mortars, are corporeal manifestations of an individual's soul. In other words, we are literally putting our hearts out on the street for you to walk in and walk all over. And we love it. 
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The Art of 'Woman's Work' - Artist Spotlight - Jill Scipione

The Art of 'Woman's Work' - Artist Spotlight - Jill Scipione

Women are capable of anything, we know that better than anyone. But there is a certain kind stereotyping as to the kind of work we are traditionally expected to perform. It's usually the kind of stuff men would typically never touch, i.e. Crocheting, sewing, cooking, etc. But why is a practice that is just as technical and tedious as any other art form disregarded as nothing more than a craft or hobby. Jill Scipione has taken the age old technique and pushed it to new heights with her window installation. 
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allison strong

Allison Strong In Her Element

Sometimes I like to think of the doors to our shops as Magnets. They attract other like-minded, creative, ambitious women. The kind of women that inspire us to keep pushing, grow our brand and continue elevating our Female kind.
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Flower.Boy

Flower.Boy

When we look back at this moment in time 30-50 years from now, what will be the defining aesthetic of our generation? How did fashion progress during our time? We explored the answers to these heavy question with a light and fun editorial. Flower.Boy is a short visual fashion story about a boy who is at once embracing and grappling with his femininity.  Local aspiring actor Petar Ilic explores his feminine side in vintage couture and street wear. 

Photography by Richard Polio

Styling/Makeup Valerie Duardo

Assistant Radha Martinez

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July 2021 Mint Girl - Harvaniya Krishnan

July 2021 Mint Girl - Harvaniya Krishnan

Get to know our July Mint Girl Harvaniya Krishnan. A Malaysia born, Indian beauty pursuing film and acting at the University of North Carolina. A Secaucus, NJ native, she is paving her way as a future fashion icon and story teller, representing her Southeast Asian culture at the highest level.
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