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In the New York Times, Ricky's founder and creative director Ricky Kenig discusses the chain's national expansion plans, its roots in the gay community, and his own hoarding tendencies. "'I have a shopping problem,' he said within five minutes of introduction...He pointed to his oxford shirt by Supreme, emblazoned with repeating images of Snow White. 'I have this same shirt in gray and two more at home in a Ziploc bag,' he said." [NYT]