Will you meet me?

 “Our spot.”

Have you ever watched the movie Someone Great? Come on, you know it. That heart wrenching film that makes you question love and life. You may or may not know it, and that's okay. But what I hope you know, from the film or hopefully in other forms of media, is Washington Square Park. A hub for every walk of life. Couples come to share a meal with their significant other, skaters ride the edges and corners found inside the fountain, NYU grads pose under the arch and say their prolonged goodbyes to a consistent landmark in their undergrad lives. Washington Square Park is more than what the eye has to see. When you first glance at it as an outsider you just see a park full of people. But when you really look inside you'll see the park for what it really is; comfort. 

You never know what you might see when walking around the Wash fountain. Maybe it's the skaters, the What's Poppin guy interviewing another student, or even your Professor eating a sandwich after your 2:30 class. But one thing's for sure a constant that true is fashion. Individuals come from all around the city's boroughs to step out and show out. What used to be a Military Parade Ground in 1826 has now become a cultural hot spot. 

Headphones are glued, as well as sunglasses, to peoples faces. As hundreds of people take in the first breaths of the city's breeze. Bomber jackets keep away the cold breeze, and individuals are bringing back their beloved puffer jackets.

Wash has come a long way and a flip in the demographic of its trajectory is Mel Ottenbery. Who might this average of a man be? Oh honey don’t tell me you have no idea who Mel Oteenbery is, just the coolest man to ever step foot— okay maybe that’s a little much, but the former stylist of Rihanna is known for his work with the Interview magazine. He has worked with people like Lana Del Rey. And when Ms. Lana was the cover-story issue for the magazine; it became so demanding that fans were gagged to hear that he was hanging out copies in Wash. This pivotal moment added to the hotspot that is Wash. 

Wash has become not just another public place, but a hub of culture. Young designers set up around the circle of the fountain. They hang racks of clothing together while advertising their branding. Two young girls rush to move their set up of vintage resell items, while chatting up two potential customers. Photographers stop people in their tracks and ask for a photo of their outfits. Trends live on in Wash and inspire others to take a risk and remind them to have fun. Skaters trip and stumble on their baggy jeans and adjust their razor back tees. As leaves fall in the early stages of winter, peoples' styles adjust to long leather boots and bark brown suede jackets.

Wash will continue to promote diversity and individuality. Whether it be seen with your very own eyes or in the next big film. So with all that being said, meet me at our spot?