Seven McDonald

Photos by Raul Vega “Our clothes are very utilitarian, creative and, I like to think, inspire conversation,” says Beth Ann Whittaker, the co-owner and co-designer, along with Laura S. Howe, of Matrushka Construction, named after the Russian nesting dolls. “We are really into the mystique of the Russian constructionist influence,”......

Photos by Larry Hirshowitz Ever since Sabrina Collins was 12 years old, she has been making her own beauty products from stuff around the house. "I had this knack for making things natural, without chemicals," she says. Her first real success? An acne mask made out of oatmeal, comfrey, honey......