The Tailory New York is an appointment-only, women-owned and operated bespoke clothing company that combines modern fashion design with the heritage art of custom tailoring. We stand firmly in the belief and knowledge thatsuiting is genderless and caters in equal measure to men, women, and non-binary individuals.

Custom suiting either fulfills or subverts societal expectations by communicating a self-determined personal image to the world around us. We wield the power of fashion design to meet the singular needs of each of our clients, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community, which sets us apart from other custom clothiers.

“We’re a twin sister duo and family owned business creating a a new way for women to enjoy the classic tuxedo. Combining our fathers deep experience in the formal wear industry and a passion for accessible and inclusive fashion, we offer the tuxedo to all.

Our story begins with our fathers extensive experience in crafting traditional formalwear for men.  With his twin daughters they're now focusing to serve the growing market of women and non-binary customers looking for high-quality tuxedos. Too often, we heard customers only had the option to shop at men’s retailers and found themselves stuck with boxy, masculine styles that were not specifically designed for a women's body and shape.

Keeping all female body shapes and sizes in mind we decided to start our family journey together. We named the company Little Black Tux in homage to both the classic “little black dress” and the LGBT community whose needs, styles, and bodies deserve to be recognized and most especially designed in the formal wear industry. Using our fathers expertise, we were able to source fabrics and create designs that were built for women and gender fluid shoppers.”

Yayoi’s own designs feature organic, nature-inspired jewelry handcrafted in 14K gold and sterling silver. Specializing in detailed wax carving and etching, the collection features rings, necklaces, and earrings that incorporate themes from the natural world, such as twigs, leaves, and water. These organic textures and shapes, inspired by her childhood growing up in Osaka, Japan, where she often played in the forest near her home. “That experience as a little girl still inspires me.” She named her jewelry line Yayoi Forest, after these precious memories.

A lot of families come into Yayoi’s storefront for gifts for special occasions, custom orders and even repairs on older jewelry that belonged to grandparents.

Yayoi enjoys interacting with customers and being a part of the Atlantic Avenue community. “Mostly the neighbors in this area, it’s really nice, it’s like being a part of the customers’ life. They come with their boyfriend, and then they get engaged and then have kids, and they purchase another ring for the memory of the baby, and sometimes they break up and then they come back to resize the wedding band to wear it on their pinkie or as a pendant. I really appreciate people coming back.” Many Atlantic Avenue merchants visit Written by Forest, “It’s nice to have people around here, especially other female owners.”

RIE is an NYC-based makeup artist/hair stylist for Beauty, Fashion, Portrait Photography, and Weddings.​ Her makeup style is natural. She loves creating a look where you still feel like yourself, but the most elevated version of yourself!​

She loves animals and all her makeup and hair kit are cruelty-free.

RIE used to be a professional ballet dancer and has performed with companies in NYC and Canada.

She enjoys being in nature, taking pictures of birds, and taking care of her many house plants.​ RIE also speaks fluent Japanese.

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit food rescue organization, operating across the United States and headquartered in New York City, that redistributes excess food to people experiencing food insecurity.

As someone who experienced food insecurity as a child, Robert Lee was very familiar with the wasted food and hunger issues facing our society. That is what led him to launch Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC), a nonprofit organization that targets both the prevention of wasted food and putting an end to hunger, in New York City in the summer of 2013. He left his full time job at J.P. Morgan in 2014 to run RLC full-time, using seed money he and co-founder Louisa Chen won at a venture competition during their senior year at NYU, as well as corporate donations from his former employer. In the ten years since, RLC has expanded to nine regions and rescued over 23 million pounds of excess food.

“With over 200 events under her belt, DJ Mariko brings a no-ego, musician's ear to every event—whether it’s a wedding, corporate event, or night club. She has played at top venues like The Standard Hotel, The Bell House, and City Winery, and worked with major brands including Google, Snapchat, and BlackRock. When not spinning, she produces and writes music alongside Grammy and Tony award-winning talent. Named one of Go Magazine's Women We Love, DJ Mariko proudly represents multicultural, LGBTQ+, and AAPI communities.

Book DJ Mariko for non-traditional weddings, multicultural celebrations, and queer weddings. Serving couples in NYC, NJ, MA, CT, and PA who want authentic, personalized musical experiences.”

“Catbus Collective is a Brooklyn-based seven-piece jazz ensemble founded by Jasper Dutz that specializes in anime soundtracks, Studio Ghibli, and City Pop jazz covers. Active since fall 2023, they have become a premier NYC Nerd Culture band, performing at venues like Umbra and The Red Pavilion, featuring trombonist Peter Lin. Catbus is a truly unique musical choice for wedding parties who are fans of high-energy performances, cosplay and jam sessions.”

“Danny Jonokuchi & The Revisionists are “today’s premier swing band” (Broadway World) from the heart of New York City. With the spirit of the Savoy Ballroom, their vibrant performances have quickly made The Revisionists one of the top-tier dance bands where they have filled dance floors across NYC. Fueled by an unwavering love of dancing, their music has been described as “smile-inducing” (DownBeat) as well as “crisp, clean, and refreshingly joyful” (Syncopated Times).

Their latest album, Together Again (2022), was released following their headlining performance at Lincoln Center’s Summer For The City Festival. In 2020, they were unanimously named the WINNERS of the inaugural Count Basie Great American Swing Contest for their virtual performance of “One O’Clock Jump”. The award-winning track included on the Late Night Basie album, alongside a star-studded roster of artists paying tribute to the great Count Basie. They have performed live with special guests including Grammy award-winning vocalist Catherine Russell.”