Who is the Gong Girl? Mark Gong’s Global Muse

The world has heard of Gone Girl. Bond Girl. But how about – Gong Girl? You may find her stutting the Bowery in asymmetrical cropped jackets, masculine-meets-feminine suits, or lacy little black dresses. She bows at the altar of Shanghai-based designer Mark Gong, the rockstar Parsons School of Design alum behind his eponymous label Mark Gong Studio.

Bloom: An Expression of Womanly Resilience

Originally from Iran, designer Nastaran Poorsalehi is giving classic feminine styles a
striking makeover. Growing up around a family of female garment makers, Poorsalehi fell
in love with fashion at an early age.

Avant Garde for the Environment

With global fast fashion brands like Shein, Zara, and H&M continually dominating the
commercial garment industry, it’s no wonder that sustainability in the fashion industry has
become a growing concern.