About Us
August Dept. is a general store created by the team behind Twig New York.
We’ve begun with a soft online opening — a small, curated start filled with things we love.
Occasionally, you’ll find us popping up at our studio in Long Island City, NY, where we’ll bring our online world to life in person.
A permanent brick-and-mortar shop is also in the works — stay tuned as we slowly build our space of everyday curiosities and thoughtful finds.
Notes to Our Customers
I’ve always had a thing for general stores.
You know, those little shops in storybooks or old cartoons where you could find anything—
shiny trinkets, curious tools, mysterious potions (and maybe even a bit of magic).
There was this one in a Japanese show I loved as a kid—
a tiny shop full of wonders that felt like stepping into another world.
Ever since, I’ve loved wandering through quirky little stores,
picking up random things, and discovering treasures I didn’t know I needed.
This shop? It’s kind of like that—but for grown-ups (and kids at heart).
We’ve gathered cool, beautiful, and slightly unexpected things from small makers,
local artists, indie brands—and yes, even some delicious pantry treats, charming vintage finds, and delightful things for little ones too.
It’s a mix of the practical, the pretty, and the “wait, I need that.”
A bit nostalgic, a bit stylish, and definitely not boring.
It’s a small start, but we’ll be adding more thoughtful finds, little by little, and we can’t wait for you to discover them with us.
So come on in (virtually, of course),
look around, and maybe find something you didn’t even know you were looking for.
Because life’s more fun when you let yourself be surprised—and well-fed.
Best, Jackie