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Thoughts at Tatter Blue: Hidden Languages

A few of the exceptional books that spoke to me, the connections I found between their pages, and the journey it took me on. Read more

Moments from After Arts Black Tie Salon

Walk through After Art's Black Tie Salon with us, and check out all of the NOT styles modeled that evening! Read more

Sept 25 After Arts Black Tie Salon

An evening of music and fashion with guest speaker, designer Jenny Lai, and musical performances, for After Arts. Read more

Profile: Architect and artist Nathalie Jolivert

Meet our newest NOT muse! Born and raised in Haiti, Nathalie Jolivert is a vibrant artist and architectural designer living in New York City. Read more

Featured on Pix11 New York Living

The Locavore & PIX11 "New York Living" select NOT as a Made-in-NYC fashion brand to watch. Read more

A Multilayered Collaboration with Artist Sarah Brayer

A collaborative garment made with Kyoto-based American artist Sarah Brayer, known for her large scale poured washi paperworks. Her solo exhibition is now on view at Ronin Gallery through December 15. Read more

Nov 2 Shop-In-Studio

See the new collection in person on Nov 2 at our design studio next to Lincoln Center, Manhattan. Read more

Behind the 2023 Collection: A Visual Diary

A visual diary of select photos I took during my sabbatical in Japan that inspired the thought process. Read the Designer's Notes behind the new collection here:     Read more

Behind the 2023 Collection: Designer's Notes

Inspiration and thought process behind the 2023 Collection from the designer. Read more

NOT Travelogue: Tokyo

NOT Travelogue Series: where insider tips and unconventional style blend to ignite your sense of adventure. This stop - Tokyo with Mari Yamaguchi. Read more

NOT Travelogue: Hong Kong

NOT Travelogue Series: where insider tips and unconventional style blend to ignite your sense of adventure. This stop - Hong Kong with neon artist chankalun. Read more

NOT Travelogue: Mexico City

NOT Travelogue Series: where insider tips and unconventional style blend to ignite your sense of adventure. This stop - Mexico City with designer and entrepreneur Francisco de los Santos. Read more

NOT Travelogue: Paris, France

NOT Travelogue Series: where insider tips and unconventional style blend to ignite your sense of adventure. This stop - Paris, with urban strategist Alice Cabaret. Read more

NOT Travelogue: Berlin, Germany

NOT Travelogue Series: where insider tips and unconventional style blend to ignite your sense of adventure. This stop - Berlin, Germany with cellist Benjamin Lai. Read more

NOT Travelogue: Chengdu, China

NOT Travelogue Series: where insider tips and unconventional style blend to ignite your sense of adventure. This stop - Chengdu, China with illustrator Icy Tan. Read more

NOT Travelogue: New York City

Join us this summer for our NOT Travelogue Series, where insider tips and unconventional style blend to ignite your sense of adventure. First stop - New York City! Read more

March 31 Shop-In-Studio

Shop-In-Studio | Friday March 31, 6 - 8 PM  NOT's fashion studio is nestled just next to Manhattan's performing arts center, Lincoln Center. Meet here for drinks and snacks and shop directly from... Read more

Learning hikizome with Kyoto dye artist Takeshi Nakajima

Hikizome is a traditional Japanese technique of painting with a brush to dye fabrics. Join designer Jenny Lai for a visit with contemporary dye artist Takeshi Nakajima in Kyoto! Read more

Tamiya Raden: From seashells to Textiles in Kyoto

How are seashells transformed into textiles? We visit innovative company Tamiya Raden in Kyotango, Kyoto to find out. Read more

Sabbatical Notes: 7 Kimono Textiles To Marvel At

Highlighting seven exquisite hand-made kimono textiles from designer Jenny Lai's visit to Hirota Tsumugi's showroom in Kyoto, Japan. Read more