NYC-Bound.

The Spaghetti (Mid)Westerner Does The Big City

Heading out today to hang in NYC for a spell. Home base will be Midtown.

My dear buddy, Matt Castilleja, is launching his lighting collection over the weekend at ICFF, something he’s been dreaming up for a long time. I’m out there to support him.

I’ve watched Matt go from sleeping in the utility closet at his shop to be featured in Architectural Digest and having products in music moguls’ homes.

You’re a real one, Matty. Go get’m, brother.

Matt, I just said nice things about you. Give me this, PLEAAAAASE

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And of course I’ll be visiting all the shops, eating all the foods, drinking all the drinks, taking all the photos.

Ya boi is gonna be gettin’ some steps in.

Shops I’m Hitting

(This is what’s currently in my notes app - it’s under-developed)

• 3Sixteen

• The Armoury - get new jacket size

• Drakes

• Ralph Lauren

• Buck Mason

• Bang & Olufsen

• Leica

• Le Labo

• Diptyque

• Aesop

As far as must hit food/drink joints - I have no idea.

Got recommendations? I’d love them!

What I’m taking with me:

Observer Seebag

• AER Travel Kit 2

• B&O A1

Observer Indy

• Leica Q2

• Extra Battery

• Anker Power Bank

• Snow Peak Titanium Sake Bottle (my water bottle) (I’m not crazy, you’re crazy)

• Beo Grace stay in pocket because I’d puke if I lost them

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Cheers, Y’all!

Dominic