Brooklyn is the birthplace of a revolution; a gentle revolution that is changing the world for the better. From the fringes of our towns and cities, Brooklynization has wormed its way into our homes, inside our cupboards, wardrobes and refrigerators. It has brought renewed optimism to the most unloved parts of town, reinvented many of our staple products, changed the way we think about our local communities and has heavily influenced design, typography, fashion, architecture and retail. Most significantly, it has reshaped our views on how the world works. To call it a fashion is to belittle its influence. Fashions come and go, but cultures, and counter-cultures, stick around and change our expectations of life on this planet.

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