How Sara Sakanaka Is Revitalizing Vintage Kimonos

Gerard Ortiz

In her Brooklyn studio, designer Sara Sakanaka retains a modest drawstring bag that her grandmother built for her a long time in the past. Sewn from textile scraps, the striped pouch is 1 of Sakanaka’s oldest keepsakes, an heirloom representing a generations-previous philosophy. “My mother utilized to explain to me […]

What Does The Future Holds for Salons, Spas and Beauty Services

Gerard Ortiz

Danuta MielochAnna Garbowska Lauren BerlingeriJoey Wright The abrupt closure of businesses in March 2020 due to COVID-19 left many entrepreneurs questioning their company’s future. For the beauty industry, in particular, government-imposed mandates required a temporary end to cosmetic treatments such as facials, hair styling, and filler procedures. Ultimately, spas and […]