In Memoriam: BBlessing

From the very beginning, there's been a special bond between Refinery29 and BBlessing. The perfectly on-trend LES men's store, which opened four years ago, has been our partner in crime many a time, most noticeably back in '07 with a collaborative pop-up shop and event. Not only have they carried many of our fashion friends (think Timo Weiland, Rag & Bone, and their own eponymous line), they've formed a sort of a neighborhood flashpoint—a hang out spot for aspiring designers, downtown tastemakers, and some just plain cool neighborhood folk. Indeed, back in '06, they virtually jump-started an Orchard Street renaissance, ushering in the fashion corridor that exists today. While they are closing their doors on Saturday, July 31, we know that their legacy will live on.