People and (Places)

Beverly Nguyễn, Stylist, Founder of Beverly’s New York (New York via Huntington Beach)

“I have a profound connection to the Pacific Ocean from my childhood that has carried into my present life. It signifies clarity, power, and freedom and creates a...

Jessica Willis, Stylist, Fashion Director, The Cut, New York Times (New York via Los Angeles)

“I think that place determines how I react to the environment that surrounds me. I’m from Santa Monica, CA but if I had to identify with a place it would definitely...

Melissa Levy, Fashion Director, Cero Magazine (New York via Sydney)

“Place is identity and fundamental to my sense of well-being. My place of origin is the South Pacific, between the eastern coast of Australia and the archipelago of...

Alicia Mersy, Artist (New York via Montreal)

“Place is a big thing for me. I feel connected to my dad’s land, Lebanon (I never met him, so a lot of my work is searching for my Lebanese family) and to my...

Camilla De Terre, Model, Actress and Entrepreneur (New York)

“I'm from New York. I identify with that. I consider kindness and critical thinking guiding principles. I value individual opinion. My family and friends are most...