
The fashion world of Philadelphia has long been its own animal. A balance of niches, styles and influences has been the City of Brotherly Love very dynamic in its way, and from the good (vintage Nikes) to the questionable (dudes wearing Capris), the two-one-five refuses to stylistically live in New York’s shadow.
To keep the pot stirred, stores are legendary in this city. Right on North 3rd Street, just spitting distance from Bobbito Garcia’s old storefront, WTHN welcomes all types of people. Owned and operated by Mason Warner, who helped make some of the biggest local and national stores what they are, this independent operation might be a labor of love, but one with tremendous potential. Having sold thousands of his personal collection to get WTHN’s funding, Warner turned his passion into his dream. And with an outspoken approach to selling, store cooperation and artistic patronage, the true beauty lies WTHN. The Evil Collector explores.
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