Nada is a Los Angeles-based writer and editor, by way of Toronto, and the author of Future You, a collection of short fiction. By day, she manages editorial for Society6, a print-on-demand marketplace for 200k artists.
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Meet Ivy Weinglass
in Ceramist
After graduating from NYU where she studied Media and Marketing, she worked in music marketing before trying her hand at wardrobe styling, and eventually, prop styling. These days, she focuses most of her time to ceramics and other crafts.
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in Jeweler, Entrepreneur
The sculptural design of a Laura Lombardi piece is instantly recognizable dangling from the earlobes or hung around the neck of many a Passerby. The designer's eponymous line has attracted the attention of an ever-growing number of fans, including us.
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Meet Jessica Comingore
Born and raised in LA, Jessica Comingore is a self-taught graphic designer and the founder of The Elysian Edit, a design, culture, and lifestyle website dedicated to the art of refined living.
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Meet Anita Bertolini
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Anita moved to New York three years ago to finish school, graduating from Hunter College with a degree in Music. She is currently recording an EP for her first solo project, under the name "La Berta", produced by Noise Club.
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Kalen Kaminski of Upstate
We recently met with Upstate designer, Kalen Kaminski — whose work has been featured on a number of Passerbuys profiles. This Greenpoint-based tie-dye artist has built up a niche following for her vintage-inspired designs.
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Meet Sabrina Diaz
in Entrepreneur
Sabrina Diaz grew up in Bergen County, New Jersey. She describes her high school as “your quintessential and stereotypical school,” closely resembling Mean Girls. There was even a rumor going around that the movie was based off her school. By her junior year, tired of of that scene, Sabrina took any opportunity she could to get out of her school and her hometown, often ending up in the city. She knew that New York was where she wanted to be for college, and started at LIM before moving to FIT, where she studied marketing and business.
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Meet Chloe Dewberry
in Marketer
Meet NYC passerby, Chloe Dewberry. By day, she is the Content Coordinator at Opening Ceremony and co-founder of JARS NYC. By night, she's a record-collecting "mother" to two cats named Tito and Raymundo.
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Meet Gaby Ron
in Curator, Consultant
Born in Tel-Aviv, Israel, Gaby is a curator and cultural producer. Gaby has lead, curated and researched projects that merge interdisciplinary practical work experience with academic studies.
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Meet Claire MacDonald
in Producer
Meet NYC passerby, Clair MacDonald, a producer and lover of movies.
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Meet Beata Kanter
in Manager
Meet NYC passerby, Beata Kanter, co – founder / creative director of Maak Haus. Currently she’s working on the launch of Madame Maak, which will be an online magazine documenting and exploring all of the creatives involved in HMS.
Read MoreSuzzan Atala of Tuza Jewelry
in Jeweler
Tuza is a jewelry brand designed by Suzzan Atala. We started to notice Tuza pieces popping up up in the outfits and recommendations of our passersby, so we visited the designer in her Chinatown Studio to talk about her line.
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Meet Kaye Blegvad
in Illustrator
An illustrator and general maker-of-things, Kaye makes ceramic sculptures and homewares, a line of jewelry under the name Datter Industries, and runs Horizontal Press, a grubby small press.
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Meet Puno Dostres
in Entrepreneur
A web designer and digital entrepreneur at heart, Puno is the Founder of ilovecreatives, a platform connecting creatives working that slashie life and PeopleMap.co, an Instagram tool where you can strategically build an organic community.
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Meet Tuesday Bassen
in Illustrator
Tuesday is an award-winning illustrator from Lincoln, Nebraska. She owns an online store as well as a sister store called Friend Mart in LA's Chinatown where she sells illustrations in the form of prints, patches, and pins.
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Meet Syvan Mandel
Svyan is a designer based in Williamsburg. She specializes in embroidery and is currently working on her own collection. In addition, Syvan also creates unique head pieces that are popular among brides.
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Meet Cassie Marketos
Cassie is a freelance community manager, writer, customer service agent, you name it. She's from California, but has lived in NYC for almost ten years now.
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Meet Jenna Saraco
in Photographer
Jenna is a photographer and designer based in New York City. She co-founded the lifestyle website Local Creative with friend Nicole Steriovski.
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Meet Ally Russell
Ally moved to London from Perth, Western Australia in 2011 to study History at UCL. Since graduating, she has been working in TV journalism and PR, and drawing a 200-page comic adaptation of an '80s cult horror film.
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Meet J Wortham
in Writer, Podcast Host
“J moved to New York in 2009 to work for the New York Times as a technology reporter. Before that, they lived in San Francisco and worked as a waitress and fact-checker at Wired Magazine. They’re originally from Virginia, and studied biology and anthropology as an undergraduate at the University of Virginia. Having a background in science really helped them to see that they loved everything about information tech, infrastructure and thinking about how things work and evolve. Initially, J felt alienated from tech culture because they didn’t present as a stereotypical “nerd” but the more they dug into it, the more they became fascinated with the way the Internet, machines and software shape our understanding of ourselves, the world, and each other. And they’ve been doing that ever since. ”
on their Morning Routine by season
In summer, I wake up naturally. I love warm weather, and I can’t wait to be outside. In winter, it’s the complete opposite. I lie in bed and negotiate until I’m on my way into the day. No matter the season, I like to alkalize as soon as I wake up, with charcoal filtered water with a squeeze of lemon, lime or blood orange, whatever is in the fridge.
on becoming a writer
I’ve been reading since I was 2, the story goes, so it feels natural that I would work in words. My family is very working class, so it took me awhile to realize I could earn a living by writing, and once that happened, there was no going back.
I love having a job that allows me to investigate the human condition, and think about life, and explore alternate ways of being and doing things.
on what they’re working on now
My goal for the rest of the year is to expand my idea of myself as a creator. I am working on an art book with a friend, and teaching myself more about film and moving images. I love working with video. In five years, I hope to be as excited and invigorated as I am today to write and connect with new people.
“Anything that explores the interiority of black women appeals to me and I was lucky enough to get a copy of the new Zadie Smith and I haven’t been able to put it down since.”
On their personal style
I mostly shop online. Trying on clothes gives me body anxiety and so many places have free online returns, so. In general, I aim for maximum comfort and bright colors, which I get from all over. I am experimenting with more masculine styles right now because that's what is in my heart. I love ASOS and I have a few friends who sell vintage and they occasionally set pieces aside for me, which is dope.
on the perfect skin mask & their skincare routine
Raw honey is a perfect skin mask. I just buy a jar of something raw and organic and spread it on my face a few minutes and then rinse it off. I do it a few times a month, in the morning or before bed . Honey is a natural antibiotic and moisturizer. It keeps my skin clear and looking dewy and moist. It’s THE BEST!
My skin is so temperamental and hyper-reactive, so I can’t use too many things at once or too much makeup, or my face has a meltdown. I just try keep it clean and moisturized to prevent break-outs. I love Orgaid sheet masks because they have probiotics and witch hazel in them, which is incredible. I’ve been using a vitamin C serum too, which is working wonders for my summer complexion.
“Holistic health is very important to me! I’ve become extremely attuned to the foods that make me feel great and the ones that make me feel terrible. And now I’m learning to experiment with teas and things just for health. I bought a block of organic reishi mushrooms at the Union Square Farmer’s Market for $10! I’m going to brew it this winter as a health tonic. I just started a newsletter to document these adventures. TinyLetter.com/FermentationandFormation”
J's Favorite Books
The Black Book by Middleton A. Harris, Ernest Smith, Morris Levitt, Roger Furman, & Toni Morrison
This Bridge Called My Back by Cherríe Moraga and Gloria Anzaldúa
J's Favorite Places
Best Coffee: SuperCrown
Best Paletas: Tulcingo Deli
Best Juices at AP Cafe
Best Place for Cool Shows: Trans-Pecos
Best Discowoman Sets: TheLotRadio and Market Hotel
Best Acupuncture: TigerLily
Best Spot For A Date & Sushi: Momos
Best Place for a Movie: Syndicated
Streetstyle Details: Vintage