Despite the often sweltering heat, midsummer is an idyllic time of year to spend an afternoon wandering our Lower East Side neighborhood. In fact, not so much despite the sweltering heat but because of it; it gets so hot and humid some days that it’s as if time itself slows to a halt, beckoning you to stop somewhere for some shopping, a drink, or even a movie. 

Alex Delany is a writer, editor, cook, wine drinker, DJ, music consultant, book salesman … and the kind of person who makes juggling all of it look easy. He lives in Manhattan, hails from Philly, and can often be found playing records at 51 Orchard St during (or after) store hours.

We’ve admired Tejesta’s attention to form and detail since Tal met the founders by chance on a sunny day in NYC many summers ago. After carrying the Miami eyewear brand in-store for years, our collaboration came together naturally. This spring, we released a limited capsule including a new take on their signature Dixon frame.