On Confidence– Róhe

A black and white close-up of a person wearing a white knit V-neck sweater over a white top, with hands clasped in front and a watch on one wrist.

New York FRAGMENTS

A study of people, place and the experience of belonging.

Three personal portraits of New York, shaped by the places and moments through which each person has made the city their own. Together, these fragments of lives and perspectives reveal the many ways a place becomes personal, whether it has always been home or has become one over time.

A woman wearing a long black dress with white cuffs and black sunglasses walks across a city street with buildings, cars, and a cyclist in the background.

A woman wearing a black midi dress with white sleeve cuffs and a long black necklace walks down outdoor metal steps in front of a white building.

FRAGMENT 01

Elly McGaw is an Australian fashion stylist and creative consultant living in Greenpoint. Her background in interior design shapes her eye for form, proportion and the details that make something last. Drawn to enduring wardrobe staples, she finds expression in pieces that become more personal with time.

“As a stylist, I dress people, but it’s more like image making. When it comes to myself, I’m more of a uniform woman. I tend to gravitate towards things that are more masculine, or at least have a duality.”

A woman with blonde hair wearing a black dress with a white rolled-up sleeve, carrying a black shoulder bag, captured from behind in an outdoor urban setting.

A black and white photograph of a woman sitting on a stone bench in front of a building facade. She is wearing a short-sleeved black dress with white cuffs, sunglasses, and heels, with a dark leather handbag resting on the bench next to her.

What is your relationship with the city?

“I feel like I’ve had nine lives, truly. I think New York does that to you. It really kind of breaks you and then reshapes you in its own way.”

A black and white lifestyle photograph of a woman standing in front of a white delivery truck, wearing a dark blazer, light-colored trousers, and holding a dark quilted handbag.

A woman stands on a city sidewalk wearing a black blazer, light blue jeans, and carrying a black shoulder bag with gold hardware. The background shows a street scene with a white truck and building columns.

FRAGMENT 02

Marine Hartogs is an independent design consultant living in Tribeca. More than sixteen years working with art, auctions and collections have shaped her eye for historical and contemporary design. Drawn to objects from different periods and styles, she finds beauty in the balance they create together.

“I absolutely love art, and I love to see it hanging on the walls in my clients’ homes, but I love the history that comes with a piece of furniture, a chair, a table, a light. Having it be used and worn in every day, it’s a little bit like clothes for me. It’s the functionality of it. I think that’s what draws me to it.”

A person wearing an oversized black blazer over a white top, holding a dark textured handbag, photographed against a light-toned architectural background in black and white.

A black and white street photograph showing a woman from behind standing on a city sidewalk next to a large white truck and building column.

How do you see New York today?

“I see the young people moving to New York, and I see the stars in their eyes. I think there’s a point where you step aside a little bit and let the young people take over the city.”

A woman stands outdoors in front of a dark door and white poles, wearing a cream-colored oversized sweatshirt and a black leather skirt.

Black and white photograph of a woman standing on a city sidewalk in front of a theater or cinema entrance, with a lit marquee, building facade, and architectural columns visible.

FRAGMENT 03

Constance Tsang is an American filmmaker and director with Chinese roots, living in Greenpoint. Her debut feature, Blue Sun Palace, premiered at Cannes Critics’ Week in 2024 and won the French Touch Prize. Drawn to the quiet details of people’s lives, she brings a close and considered gaze to the stories she tells.

“Film Forum is one of my favourite theaters in New York. It’s where I discovered the French New Wave and Iranian cinema. A lot of films have changed the way I understood what making a film can be. It’s the kind of filmmaking I hope to continue making.”

A woman stands outdoors at night wearing an oversized cream V-neck sweater over a white undershirt and a black leather skirt, positioned next to a white metal pole.

A black and white photograph of a woman standing on a city sidewalk next to a white support pole at night.

How has the city shaped you?

“As a kid, being exposed to so much culture, to different people and food, brought out an enduring sense of curiosity in me.”

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