You may have already stopped into the Blind Barber for a haircut, or for a beer, or for both at the same time. The barber shop/bar/hang out spot has proven to be aces for all three, but I only learned that recently when I brought Opening Ceremony NY’s manager JON there to get a fresh summer cut.

Located right across from Tompkins Sq Park, I decided to visit the shop during daylight hours to leave him in excellent hands with my friend GOGY, who opened the place as the shop's head barber and creative director. Check out Jon’s before and after, and a few things I had to ask Gogy!

Daria Radlinski: How did the Blind Barber start?
Gogy Esparza: Jeff Laub. He conceptu...

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