Norisol Ferrari - Fashion Designer

Crossroads Trading Company now has almost thirty locations around the United States, but even in Manhattan they keep their original relaxed Bay Area vibe. The company began in Berkeley in 1991 and has since become a hub for recycling both men and women’s clothing with the goal of helping the environment … read more
Whenever Rebecca, a member of the Manhattan Sideways team, asked her glamorous college roommate from Arizona where she had bought whatever fabulous item of clothing she was wearing, the answer was always the same…Buffalo Exchange. Founded in 1974 by Kerstin Block in Arizona, it was one of the first … read more
When we walked into Noir et Blanc, we were lucky enough to meet its wonderful and charismatic store owner, Deborah Koenigsberger. In 1989, at the age of twenty-nine, after working as a model and stylist, Deborah opened her first storefront on 23rd street. Now on 25th, Noir et Blanc caters to the stylish … read more
A few doors down from Deborah Koenigsberger’s other shop, Noir et Blanc, Hearts of Gold (HoG) opened in 2010 and sells gently used clothing and other home goods to raise funds for homeless mothers and children. When I wandered … read more