As part of Kingston’s ever-changing next wave, Morgan Hoffman’s GIRLBOY delivers devastating style, but with a wink and whisper, not a shout. The Upstate native, who made Brooklyn her home as a fashion designer, knew that when it came time to open her own shop, the location was a no-brainer.

“After living in New York City for almost a decade, I was ready for a change and wanted to get back to my roots,” Hoffman says. “The Stockade District uptown especially appealed to me, since I knew I would be in good company among the shops and restaurants that have opened there in recent years. I also love the charm and intimacy of the Stockade, and its unique combination of a warm, small town feel and a chic, creative and vibrant energy.”

In browsing the apparel and accessories at this airy, modern atelier on Uptown’s Wall Street, it’s clear that GIRLBOY’s design inspiration comes from strong feminist icons with legendary androgynous style, including some of Hoffman’s favorites: Louise Brooks (1920s), Katherine Hepburn (1940s) and Diane Keaton (1970s)—women who played with gender roles and broke barriers when it came to what images they presented to the public.

“To be your own muse, that’s the guiding light of the brand,” Hoffman says, adding that her customer base is “somewhat ageless, with dewy twentysomethings shopping alongside sophisticated sixty-year-olds. Modern classics look great on everyone.” Here’s looking at you, kid.

GIRLBOY
311 Wall Street, Kingston, NY 12401
girlboy.com

Hungry Hudson

Olde Hudson, Warren Street’s OG gourmet food market, charges ahead.

Opened a veritable lifetime ago in 2001 by maverick merchant Dena Moran in what was once the unassuming town of Hudson, Olde Hudson has led the charge for epicurean food purveyors ever since. Moran was the first to stock global gourmet products at a time when they were scarce to non-existent in the community, propelled by a dearth of ingredients and imported items that she favored when she cooked and entertained at home.

Now, a quarter-century later, Moran’s impeccable taste and tireless dedication to the highest standards continue to wow neighbors and friends who appreciate her ability to cull the finest in cheeses (more than 100 varieties), butchers’ fresh cuts and prime meats, poultry, dock-fresh seafood, produce and specialty groceries. Her summer expansion to an entire floor of her building on Warren Street is gasp-worthy. And who doesn’t enjoy a little gasping in the fresh produce aisle?

Olde Hudson
449 Warren Street, Hudson, NY 12534
oldehudson.com