In 2008, with nothing more than a folding table, a stack of hand screened Tees and a dream, Brett Stein embarked on an ambitious venture to build NY State of Mind into a well known & respected brand that reflected his love of authentic NYC street culture (specifically Hip Hop, skateboard and street art). Despite having no background in design, silk screening, sales, web design or any industry connections, Brett was determined to figure out how to make a living selling his hand screened tees featuring his original designs in the streets of NYC.