Friends Of The Mercer: MJ

Friends | September 17, 2026
Friends Of The Mercer: MJ

What are you currently working on?

"I’ve been getting into my director bag as of late! I have a docu video releasing on Highsnob soon featuring a really cool piercer doing some work with artists in the scene :)) Overall, I’m big on helping those around me build their dreams. You can’t have anything without community."

What’s one piece of advice you’d give to others?

"Go buy that matcha, or book that trip, get a sweet treat (aka those Melissa heels you’ve been eyeing). The madness of the industry will always be there, you won’t."

Friends Of The Mercer: MJ
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What makes New York so great for you?

"Being born and raised here, I’ve seen a lot change in the city throughout the years, but I also view that as a testament to how much growth and change I’ve had across my life as well. I also love running into people in the streets no matter where I am. People don’t believe me until they’re here for a minute, but NYC is way smaller than you think!"

What’s something you’re looking forward to?

"Print being something that people look for more, buy more, smell more, and read more. Anti AI, Pro Real Art. Gen Z brought back the movie theatre, and I believe we can revive print too."