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Mikaela Dery's Fashion Fiction Series Celebrates Literary Fashion Writing with Cult Following

other · 2026-04-17

Nearly a year ago, Mikaela Dery introduced Fashion Fiction, a monthly series that merges literature with fashion. These complimentary events, hosted at various locations in New York, often reach full capacity within hours. Fashion Fiction elevates fashion writing to a form of literary expression, distinct from commercial interests. Recent gatherings showcased authors such as Zoe Dubno, Doreen St. Félix, and Katie Roiphe, with collaborations that include Warby Parker. At the most recent event at Surrender Dorothy, participants enjoyed vintage attire and wine while writers presented their pieces. Dery secured permission from Plum Sykes to adopt the "Fashion Fiction" title, inspired by Sykes's column in Vogue. Additionally, Dery curates a Substack for event announcements and highlights five key books that influence her fashion writing.

Key facts

  • Mikaela Dery founded Fashion Fiction nearly a year ago
  • The series blends fashion and literature as an intellectual pursuit
  • Events are free and monthly, rotating through New York venues
  • Readings consistently sell out within hours or minutes
  • Recent event held at Surrender Dorothy on West 17th Street
  • Dery received permission from Plum Sykes to use the name
  • Featured writers include Zoe Dubno, Doreen St. Félix, Rachel Syme, Katie Roiphe
  • Partners include Warby Parker and Serviette fragrances

Entities

Artists

  • Mikaela Dery
  • Plum Sykes
  • Zoe Dubno
  • Doreen St. Félix
  • Rachel Syme
  • Katie Roiphe
  • Jonathan Woollen
  • Ann Scott
  • Ruby McCollister
  • Amanda Lee Burkett
  • Ingeborg Day
  • Elizabeth McNeill
  • David Kobe
  • Allen Iverson
  • Elisa Gonzalez
  • Elizabeth Hawes
  • Judith Thurman
  • Henry James
  • Edith Wharton
  • Yasmin Zaher
  • Helen Garner
  • Vincent van Gogh

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • Warby Parker
  • Serviette fragrances
  • Surrender Dorothy
  • Substack
  • You Can Talk About It, But Only With Me
  • New Yorker
  • Met archive

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • West 17th Street
  • Mansfield
  • Ohio
  • Fort Greene
  • Europe
  • France

Sources