Hard to Keep Up? | A New NYC Wave of Sorts

Via Issue 197, Rhythm is a Dancer

Written by

Kayla Hardy

Photographed by

Diego Urbina

Styled by

Dylan Wayne

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Danielle wears WIEDERHOEFT dress and stylist’s own shoes.

Wiederhoeft

Widely known for his corsetry, Jackson Wiederhoeft sends unique shapes and aesthetics down the runway reminiscent of fairytales. Accounting for every inch of his medium—from movement, color, performance, shape, and sound, Wiederhoeft articulates a crystal-clear vision widely recognized for his playful couture.

Danielle wears WIEDERHOEFT jacket, top, and shorts and stylist’s own shoes.

Mo wears JANE WADE jacket, shirt, tie, shorts, and boots.

‍Jane Wade‍

Jane Wade is a 29-year-old designer from Portland, Oregon exploring the dangerous collision of identity and capitalism through thought-provoking collections. Her collections feature deconstructed suits and other traditional officewear, turning them into sensual garments with a clear focus on subversion, aiming towards a world where fashion aims to uplift creatives instead of suppress them.

Mo wears JANE WADE dress and stylist’s own socks and shoes.

Annibelis wears LEBLANCSTUDIOS top and pants and stylist’s own shoes.

Leblancstudios

Hailing from the Dominican Republic, Angelo Beato and Yamil Arbaje are the cofounders of Leblancstudios. Inspired to pull the Global South into the Eurocentric fashion sphere, Beato and Arbaje focus their design process on redefining Western expressions of masculinity and femininity.

Annibelis wears LEBLANCSTUDIOS dress and stylist’s own shoes.

Annibelis wears LEBLANCSTUDIOS top and pants and stylist’s own shoes.

Giovanni wears SEBASTIEN AM jacket, pants, gloves, and bag and stylist’s own boots.

Sebastien Ami

Sebastien Amisial and Marianne Amisial founded Sebastien Ami in 2020 with the intention of redefining workwear to prioritize comfort, style, and luxury. The couple produce essentials made for everyday function that utilize high-quality, wearable materials.

Giovanni wears SEBASTIEN AMI jacket and pants.

Collin wears RÉLYK jacket, shirt, and pants and stylist’s own boots.

‍Rélyk

From the mountains and trails of Aspen, Colorado, Rélyk is led by Skyler Stone and Kristopher Brock. Founded in 2024, the collection marries luxury fabrics and technically-minded silhouettes for a customer who grew up at skate parks and punk shows and now, finding a homogenous menswear landscape, seeks out that same high energy in a luxury brand.

Collin wears RÉLYK jacket, sweatshirt, and pants.

Collin wears RÉLYK jacket and shirt and stylist’s own boots.

Serenity wears GABE GORDON dress and stylist’s own boots.

Gabe Gordon

Gabe Gordon graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design before launching his brand in 2019. Known primarily for his knitwear garments and hand-loomed, hand-dyed, and hand-woven fabric, Gordon’s world is inspired by the memories of his suburban childhood, vintage Americana, and the exploration of queerness.

Serenity wears GABE GORDON shirt and skirt and stylist’s own shoes.

Daryna wears JUSTICEINDISTRESS top and stylist’s own jeans and rings.

JUSTICEINDISTRESS

JUSTICEINDISTRESS is an LA born-and-bred experiment by Justice Jackson focused on creativity executed through chaos. Still in its early stages of development, the brand intends to bring a fresh take to old classics by reinterpreting universally loved garments with playful, rugged accents.

Daryna wears JUSTICEINDISTRESS top and stylist’s own shorts.

Photographed by Diego Urbina

Styled by Dylan Wayne

Written by Kayla Hardy

Models: Serenity, Giovanni Canela, Annibelis Baez at Ford Models, Collin Hyon at Q Model Management, Danielle Mareka at Jag Models, Mo Johnson, and Daryna at Q Model Managemen

Makeup: Sasha Borax

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