J.C. Chandor's new thriller, A MOST VIOLENT YEAR, is set in New York City in 1981, a time when the city was gritty and the specter of crime was ever-present. It was
also, says Cynthia Deering, owner of Deering Vintage, the city's leading destination for well-curated retro clothes, a revolutionary time for
women's fashion.“Minimalism was a shocking new concept,” Deering says. “The 'power suit' was just beginning to find its way into the wardrobes of the most confident women.”
