February 2026
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Features
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Where and When to Catch a Fashion Show in Cincinnati
If you want to see the latest work by local designers, here are some runway events to check out.
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Q&A with Designer ASHA AMA
Asha Ama Bias-Daniels lives life the same way she designs—boldly.
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New Faces of Fashion: STMT
Nick McVicker’s avant-garde drag-inspired pieces celebrate authenticity and expression.
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New Faces of Fashion: Moon Angel LLC
Designer and DAAP student Annabella Mordino is creating a maximalist feminine fantasy with upcycled pieces.
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Fashion Career Training by Design at DAAP
DAAP’s fashion design program is rigorous and competitive and takes five years. That’s why it’s one of the country’s best.
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New Faces of Fashion: life_karma_death
Ryan Gabbard is creating bold gender-neutral pieces inspired by liminal space.
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New Faces of Fashion: Am.A-line Collections
Ayana Ames’s collections bring a modern transitional perspective to traditional custom tailoring.
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Can Cincinnati Become a Blue Zone?
Enjoying a longer, healthier life is more about lifestyle and attitude adjustments than geography.
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Q&A with Designer Eliana Batsakis
From the West Side to Netflix, Eliana Batsakis’s designs have been seen, worn, and celebrated worldwide.
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New Faces of Fashion: CAMPAIGN
Self-taught designer Caleb Knight is putting his own personal spin on streetwear.
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This UC Student Organization is Making Fashion Accessible for All
In the Fashion Association at the University of Cincinnati, any student is welcome to share their love of the artform.
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New Faces of Fashion: Jasmine Gierman
This designer and patternmaker takes inspiration from gothic and Victorian fashion to create whimsical visual textures.
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Sew Valley is Here to Help Upstart Fashion Brands
This zero-waste nonprofit garment factory is helping small designers get their feel off the ground.
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America’s First Yoga Influencer
How Indian Hill mom Lilias Folan revolutionized U.S. fitness—and public television—in the 1970s and ’80s.
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Frontlines
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For Nat Comisar, Music Is on the Menu
How the restaurant heir has wandered wisely and filled his life with song in the 20 years since he closed Maisonette.
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Logan Moore Is Helping the Queen City Find Love
Date Cincy’s cofounder shares how, why, and who Greater Cincinnati singles are dating.
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Foxy Shazam’s Eric Nally Talks Superman, Peacemaker, and the Power of Friendship
Nally breaks down the band’s 2025 meteoric rise thanks to a superfan—Hollywood director James Gunn.
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Radar
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Explore Another Side of New Orleans
Mardi Gras isn’t the only reason to visit the Big Easy—it’s also a year-round destination for those passionate about Black History.
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Elaine B Jewelry’s Gemma Collection Reimagines the Placeholder Ring with Sophistication
Pop the question with Elaine Jaeger’s new elegantly engineered 14-karat gold customizable rings.
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A Cozy Condo on the Water Designed by Amy Youngblood
How a local interior designer made a new unit at Ovation feel homey and lived-in.
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Otiose Vending Machines Are Dispensing Local Treasures
Forget chips and candy—these machines are packed with art, toys, crafts, and other goodies.
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Inez Baird Conveys Her Passion for Art With a Playful Wardrobe
How the artist and gallery owner utilizes fun color and texture combinations to express her creativity.
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Columns
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Editor’s Letter: February 2026
Editor-in-Chief John Fox on Cincinnati’s growing creative community.
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Dr. Know: MAD Magazine, Stone Walls, and Old Funeral Homes
The Good Doctor answers your burning questions about fold-ins, mysterious infrastructure, and an opulent final resting place.
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Dine
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Soul Food at Chef Nem’s Kitchen Packs a Flavorful Punch
This tiny to-go restaurant in Avondale has built a loyal following on classic comfort dishes cooked to perfection.
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Pop-Ups at Local Bars Provide Exposure for Chefs and Variety for Patrons
Culinary collaborations have paved the way for Cincinnati’s gourmet bar food scene.
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Biscuit Love Gives Cincinnatians a Taste of Nashville
You can get one of the country’s best southern-style breakfast sandwiches at this Over-the-Rhine brunch destination.
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Erman Baradi Wants You to Be Less Lonely
The Foodies + New Friends founder’s 100 Cities Project comes to Greater Cincinnati.
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From Intimate Gatherings to Lavish Soirees, Taste Cellar & Pantry Has All the Goods
This small Northern Kentucky market has everything you need to build the ultimate charcuterie board.
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