It seems like everywhere you turn these days, there’s a chic ad for Away’s futuristic luggage. The stylish brand, co-founded by Warby Parker alums Jen Rubio and Steph Korey, market to a generation that values functionality and design, and are changing the way people travel. Vanessa Granda, a Miami native and lead photographer for Away, is the creative behind those ads you’ve seen for the brand all around the city: from the subways to magazines to telephone booths. She reveals the secret to her success, her favorite hangs in the city, and more.
How long have you been in New York?
2 1/2 years.
Favorite New York neighborhood:
Lower East Side
Favorite New York memory:
Running to get ice cream in a blizzard
Favorite neighborhood shops:
The plant shop on Eldridge and Grand, Sincerely Tommy, Tictail.
Best French restaurant:
Rebelle
Favorite New York dessert:
Good ol’ fashion cheesecake
Favorite spot for cocktails:
Apotheke
The wine you order most:
The dryest white wine in stock
Favorite clothing brand:
Hyke
Favorite art gallery:
David Zwirner never dissapoints
Favorite Sunday pastime:
Vintage furniture (window) shopping
Last high-end purchase:
Alexander Wang Roxy Bucket bag in patent red
Favorite historic/legendary New York place to see or explore:
The Loews Canal Street Theatre
Describe New York in three words:
Elusive, Fast, Fresh
What is the secret to your success?
Espresso
