THE LOOK BOOK: GOVERNORS ISLAND SPAGOERS
How did you hear about this place? My sister found it on TikTok, and it looked luxurious. I was like, “Yes, I’m a broke college student. Let me go be rich for a day.” I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve never been to a spa or anything fancy looking. I was just like, Whoa, I can finally be like the people on TikTok or like the people who have money.
Are you a lifeguard here? Yes. I used to work at a pool in Brooklyn by North Street, but my friend is a manager at this spa. It’s very easy to get a job as a lifeguard right now. But I don’t think anyone is paying enough. The spa raised me up a couple bucks from my old job, so that’s exciting.
Are you here to escape anything? Oh, yes. My firstborn son is going to Howard University, and move-in day is next Tuesday. We’re all feeling anxious for his safety, between COVID and monkeypox and crime. I was like, All right, I just need a moment with my girls before this lifechanging event happens.