Essentials: Shane Gonzales of MIDNIGHT STUDIOS

After gaining an early foothold in printing T-shirts and embroidering hats, Shane Gonzales quickly went from SSUR intern to the founder and designer of his own brand, MIDNIGHT STUDIOS. At just 21 years of age, Gonzales has come to embody a new frontier of youth-driven fashion ventures. Although committed to delivering clothing "by the youth, for the youth," Gonzales has conceded that the phrase itself is "watered down." Working within this tension, Gonzales continues to strive towards authentic ...