The popular Dominican phrase, de lo mio, means one of mine. It infers a close camaraderie between friends. The Dominican warmth that is implied with that phrase has been transformed into some serious footwear heat courtesy of Nike. The…
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A sign of the times. For the first time in history, a major luxury brand store has opened in #Harlem: @Gucci by @DapperDanHarlem. With made-to-order garments for your taste and in your specific measurements, I will create your design…
Mexican telenovela star and singer Maite Perroni came Uptown recently for a fashion shoot for the September issue of People en Español. She hit up 181st and Dyckman and showed love to her adoring fans and onlookers. Read more:…
You have to give it to YouTuber Q for having the balls to come Uptown rocking a denim romper. The sidesplitting video records the reaction of the disbelieving folks as they come face to face with the romper. Q…
Warriors come out to play! In celebration of the Warriors victory, we have released a special limited edition of the Washington Heights Warriors tee. Get yours before it is too late. Spread Love It’s The Uptown Way! Get Yours:…
Photography by Marcus Johnson…
By Gregg McQueen The packages, diligently packed and labeled, reach every corner of the globe. But first they must pass through the hands of women working in concert in a small office in Washington Heights. Stuffed with t-shirts, hoodies…
By: Kaity Modesto Sandra Vargas is a mother of two living in NYC and identifies as a Dominican York. Growing up her dad was a custom men’s tailor and ran his business at home. She says fashion runs in…
Photos & Story by: Amaris Castillo (@AmarisCastillo) Iran Ortiz’s eyes scan a rack of blush pink tops, her face in deep concentration under a trapper hat. Techno music and chatter surround her on this recent January afternoon, but she…