R.A.G. New York

I love New York City. I truly do. With some many people forced to exist is such close proximity to so many others its expected that we’re all constantly bombarded with crowds of people all trying to do the same thing. Human beings want to be unique creatures so naturally one’s self-image is constantly being refreshed and rethought. This innate desire to be look at as special and as a unique being is clearly manifested throughout the jungle that is the New York City fashion scene.

To truly appreciate NYC clothing one has to go beyond the I Love NY t-shirts. One has to see how urban culture and living has impacted the design of graphic tees. One has to draw parallels between hot and crowded subway cars and the almost frenzied desire to wear light and breathable cargo shorts. NYC clothing is unique because its constantly in demand and in order to stay ahead of the pack designers have to see clothing trends developing weeks in advance and then plan their clothing lines accordingly.

NYC clothing is all about standing out in a crowd and still being able to travel across the city comfortably and easily. The speed and quality of NYC fashion is present in all the boroughs but a native New Yorker can pick apart someone’s outfit, demeanor and the speed in which they walk down our crowded city sidewalks and almost immediately determine whether or not someone is from NYC. Its important to remember that wearing the proper clothes is only part of what it means to be a New Yorker, its also very important to walk with confidence and to walk fast!