Have you taken a walk down Nostrand Ave. lately? If you answered no, I suggest you change this immediately because the neighborhood has itself a new addition and it is worth braving the cold for!
MILES is located at 456 Nostrand Ave., between Putnam andJefferson, and is a pop-up shop for now, with the goal of becoming a permanent fixture, either here in BedStuy or Bushwick (fingers crossed they remain here!). They opened on Black Friday of 2014 and have the space until March 1st, at least.
It took me a few passes to actually go in to the shop (even the exterior is cool enough to intimidate), but I finally got it together and popped in. I was immediately greeted by one of the friendliest and most well dressed women I’ve seen in a minute, and found myself in one of the best curated spaces I’ve experienced in New York.
MILES, the brand, (also known as MILES Cult, short for Culture) is the brainchild of Ty Holloway. It is a combination of AMAZING leather handbags and dope as hell tees. All MILES handbags are incredibly unique and crafted and produced here in New York.
The storefront came together through the hard work and brilliant minds of Holloway, Trishia Dodson, Art Grandy, and Danielle Logan. It houses the brand MILES itself along with women’s vintage presented by Danielle, an incredible collection of men’s and women’s surplus, and a collection of athletic vintage wear known as “World Champions,” presented by Duncan.
Along with the fantastic aforementioned fare they also carry original jewelry designs by sunflower7 and exhibit the artwork of local artists. They have been hosting art openings and events bi-weekly and will continue to do so. I was told that they also remain open to any ideas from the outside so if you have an event/show in mind stop in and talk to them! Find out what they’re up to next by checking out their Instagram account: MILES_CULT.
MILES is open Wednesday through Sunday, from 1-9pm. Do yourself a favor and walk on by!
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