Byas & Leon
Description
The namesake boutique of locals Harvey Leon and Rony Byas promotes Fair Trade and zero-waste brands and local artists, as well as official Byas & Leon merch (candles, bags, fragrances and apparel). Expect lots of high-quality vintage fashion and handicrafts, including perfumes made by Byas’ family in Haiti. The store also acts as cultural hub, hosting art shows, a discussion series [“Heart to He(art) ”], a photo-walk series, live music sessions and book readings.
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