Brooklyn City Guide with April Hennig

Manhattan may have once been the epicenter of all things cool, the ONLY place to be in the days of Carrie Bradshaw. But, as it turns out, Miranda was the one we should have listened to all along. Just a hop, skip, and a grueling train journey from the garden of skyscrapers is Brooklyn, the safe haven where all the artists fled when the downtown area priced them out of the market. And, wouldn’t you know, where the artists go, thriving communities are sure to follow. Now the big question: where do you go in the cultural commune outside the city that never sleeps? April Hennig, President at Jonathan Simkhai, has the answer. “Brooklyn was my home for 7 years and I still consider myself a local. While it's been refined over recent years, it has a mix of old-world charm and industrial grit, mixed with cultural diversity, local artisans, trendy shops, craft cocktail bars and a flourishing culinary scene.” How could we possibly refuse? We can’t. So, let’s sink our teeth into some of April’s most cherished destinations.

Brooklyn style is…

The NYC look is one most of us have some familiarity with, but April gives us the insider’s take: “Since the days always bleed into the nights, New Yorkers have the innate knack for dressing for both practical and stylish, but a few things that are never out of place: A structured coat, power suit, a statement shoe and bag, and even though it's a cliché, all black.” But what about the Brooklyn look? How does it differ? 'It's independent, liberating, and comfortable. Brooklynites care a lot more about supporting indie labels and sustainable collections, and also buying repurposed or vintage. Gender fluid, distressed denim, utility jumpsuits, sneakers and flats — all day, every day.”