February 2026
Features
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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.
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.
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.
Q&A with Designer ASHA AMA
Asha Ama Bias-Daniels lives life the same way she designs—boldly.
New Faces of Fashion: STMT
Nick McVicker’s avant-garde drag-inspired pieces celebrate authenticity and expression.
New Faces of Fashion: Moon Angel LLC
Designer and DAAP student Annabella Mordino is creating a maximalist feminine fantasy with upcycled pieces.
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.
New Faces of Fashion: life_karma_death
Ryan Gabbard is creating bold gender-neutral pieces inspired by liminal space.
New Faces of Fashion: Am.A-line Collections
Ayana Ames’s collections bring a modern transitional perspective to traditional custom tailoring.
Can Cincinnati Become a Blue Zone?
Enjoying a longer, healthier life is more about lifestyle and attitude adjustments than geography.
Q&A with Designer Eliana Batsakis
From the West Side to Netflix, Eliana Batsakis’s designs have been seen, worn, and celebrated worldwide.
New Faces of Fashion: CAMPAIGN
Self-taught designer Caleb Knight is putting his own personal spin on streetwear.
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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Frontlines
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.
Logan Moore Is Helping the Queen City Find Love
Date Cincy’s cofounder shares how, why, and who Greater Cincinnati singles are dating.
Radar
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.
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.
Columns
Editor’s Letter: February 2026
Editor-in-Chief John Fox on Cincinnati’s growing creative community.
Dine
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.
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.