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New Yorkers Say Farewell to the REI SoHo

New Yorkers Say Farewell to the REI SoHo

Customers gathered to mourn as the outdoor equipment retailer shuttered its location in the famed Puck building in SoHo, where it had been for 15 years.

By Alisha Haridasani Gupta1 Min Read | Jul 25, 2026
The Loafer That Thinks It’s a Scrunchie

The Loafer That Thinks It’s a Scrunchie

The “shoe trend of the era.” Plus: a new designer at Kate Spade, a “Guac” hoodie and the Polo Bar’s possible move.

By Jacob Gallagher1 Min Read | Jul 24, 2026