7. Bronx Native: 127 Lincoln Ave.

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It doesn’t get any more local than this. Bronx natives, Amaurys Grullon and his sister Roselyn, created a clothing brand proudly based on The Bronx. You won’t just find t-shirts and sweaters at their retail store. Visit on the right night and you might bump into a live musical performance or community event. Famed make-up artist, Mario Dedivanovic, and young up-and-coming actor, Jharrel Jerome, have been spotted wearing Bronx Native gear.

Amaurys is a shining example of the young entrepreneurs protecting and branding their hometown before others take up vital storefronts. Keeping it local means preserving the natural flavor of the neighborhood.