Mycoskie spent her teenage years in Arlington on the hunt for 70s vintage tees and hoodies and attending concerts at Starplex, the nearby amphitheatre. She particularly is inspired by the history and the phenomena created by music and art festivals. Mycoskie cites Woodstock as a major influence in both her work and her personal life as the festival best encapsulates music's power of connectivity, its ability to reveal our humanity, creativity, and personal expression.