‘Outsiders welcome’ is the ethos of this cult rock ‘n’ roll NYC clothing brand. Established in the birthplace of punk on Orchard Street in the Lower East Side, The Cast strongly believes in non-conformity and do-it-yourself ethics. They focus on premium and custom leather, screen-printed t-shirts and well-cut denim all made entirely in New York.

If you want a quality classic biker jacket, with the perfect design and fit, then The Cast is the store for you. They are committed to their craftmanship and offer a custom made-to-measure service where anyone can design their own dream jacket selecting the leather, lining and hardware - no wonder they have a devoted following from bikers, punks and rock ‘n’ rollers from across the world. I have a few favourite key pieces from here, which are my wardrobe staples and a custom fit leather jacket is on the wish list.

The store opened in 2004 and is a small family run business, operated by locals Chuck Guarino and his wife Elisa Maldonado. They have decorated the shop with rebellious art pieces, remarkable taxidermy, iconic photography and punk records, creating an ambience that wholeheartedly welcomes curious outsiders to the NYC subculture.

Plus, they are known to host live shows from local punk bands every so often, so keep your eyes peeled for that. The Cast is your neighbourhood rock ‘n’ roll ‘hole in the wall’ for those special statement pieces, which you can’t live without.