“The whimsical girl economy in New York City is crashing,” Junkyard Thrift owner Olivia LaRossa declared on Instagram . “There are not [many] shops that carry fun, funky, whimsical, mid-to-plus-size clothing, but we do.” Stepping into her Bushwick, Brooklyn store, you’re immediately met with ethereal decorations like swan sculptures and ornate silver frames. 1970s prairie dresses, slip gowns and other eclectic, colorful garments from bygone eras hang from the racks — each piece a small fantasy in its own right. These days, it’s rare to find a store with as much personality as this one. But as homogeneous, clean-girl aesthetics continue to sweep through the fashion world, a group of young shop owners in New York City are dedicated to keeping whimsy alive. Junkyard Thrift Photo: Courtest of Junkyard Thrift This past summer, “whimsy” took the internet by storm, fueled by coquettish runway collections, Olivia Rodrigo...
Must Read: Meg Stalter Stars in Marc Jacobs 'Let It Joy' Campaign, Hugo Boss Lowers Outlook as Q3 Sales Drop
These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Tuesday. Meg Stalter Stars in Marc Jacobs ‘Let It Joy’ Campaign Marc Jacobs has unveiled “Let It Joy,” its Winter 2026 holiday campaign starring comedian and Emmy-nominated actor Meg Stalter. She is joined by Knicks center Andre Drummond, Interview Editor-in-Chief Mel Ottenberg, model Kai Schreiber, social media personality Ashtin Earle and stylist Miyako Bellizzi. The holiday campaign highlights the Scene Bag in new sizes, the Tote Bag in seasonal colors, the Puffer, the 72 Spring Street Sneaker and the Aspen Winter Boots. {Fashionista inbox} Hugo Boss Lowers Outlook as Q3 Sales Drop Hugo Boss said Tuesday that third-quarter group sales fell 5% at constant currency amid its strategic realignment and weak consumer demand. The group also lowered its full-year outlook. Operating profit was €81 million ($91 million), even as gross margin improved to 63.3%. The company now expects a high-si...