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The Top Ten New Store Openings
Even in today’s weekend economy, retails spots are popping up like pimples on a greasy teenagers forehead. Ten new store openings from major brands like Alexander McQueen, Steven Alan and John Varvatos are making it seem like it’s okay to spend again. NYTimes The Moment’s retail lover, Christene Barberich, compiled a nifty field guide to some of the most notable openings. So get out your wallets and get ready to spend indies. If you’ve got the cash monies head to everyone (it will require a flight to LA, San Fran, and Paris) and drop some doughskies, but call me up first (cause I could totally be your shopping bitch).
Alexander McQueen Los Angeles
The Brit provocateur Alexander McQueen recently made his L.A. debut, joining Marc Jacobs on Melrose. A soaring stainless steel deity — “Angel of the Americas” sculptured by Robert Bryce Muir — is suspended in the storefront to greet guests. [via La Times and WDD]
8379 Melrose Avenue, 323-782-4983; Alexander McQueen.
Steven Alan (men’s and women’s wear) Los Angeles
His roots are in New york, but Steven Alan recently proved his street-chic mini-frocks and outerwear are L.A. compatible when he opened two new outposts. The Westward expansion continues with another Steven Alan shop set to open in Venice next month. [via Refinery29]
West Hollywood: 638 North Robertson Blvd; 310-854-1814.
Brentwood: 11677 San Vicente Blvd, number 111; 310-820-4700; Steven Alan.
Jan & Äya (home and accessories) Brooklyn
The newly opened Jan & Äya offers more proof that Brooklyn’s Greenpoint is in a state of metropolitan takeover. The ethereal white nook opened by a Swiss-born couple is a finely curated assortment of treasures, from tea towels to quirky handmade artworks. [via DailyCandy]
99 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, 718-609-1404; Janandaya.
Thistle & Clover (women’s wear) Brooklyn
Fort Greene’s fashion crowd can now get a quick fix — and a spot of coffee — at Thistle & Clover. St. Kilda’s diamond star stud earrings are a steal at $198. [via Clinton Hill blog]
221 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn; 718-855-5577; Thistle & Clover.
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Acne, (men’s and women’s wear) New York and Paris
Acne’s creative director Jonny Johansson has brought his sleek Swede styles to an airy shop on Greene Street and Paris’s Jardin du Palais Royal, opening nearly simultaneously. [via Style and Vogue (UK)]
10 Greene Street, New York. 212-625-2828
124 Galerie Valois 75001 Paris. 011 33 01 42 60 16 62; Acne Jeans.
Jerome Dreyfuss (accessories) Paris
Somehow, Jerome Dreyfuss makes “status” bags that aren’t obnoxious. In his new Paris boutique, devotees will want to take hold of his oversized Diego sac (about $700) or his party-perfect Jean clutch (about $450). [via Refinery29]
1, Rue Jacob 75006 Paris. 011 33 01 4354 7093; Jerome Dreyfuss.
Dunderdon (men’s wear, women’s wear, accessories) New York
The Swedish invasion continues with the arrival of Dunderdon, an A.P.C.-esque line of men’s shirts, jackets and trim trousers founded by a carpenter and naturally inspired by traditional Scandinavian workwear. [via Glam]
25 Howard Street, 212-226-4040; Dunderdon.
John Varvatos (men’s wear) New York
With the opening of John Varvatos in the old CBGB space, guys can shop for sport coats and suits amid the ghosts of the New York Dolls and the Ramones. (Varvatos preserved the old posters and grafitti on the walls.) [via FashionIndie and Forbes]
315 Bowery, 212-358-0315; John Varvatos.
Acrimony (women’s wear) San Francisco
Hayes Valley lives up to its rep for hosting the city’s most intriguing new boutiques with the arrival of Acrimony, a chandelier-and-pale-wood-clad one-stop shop for emerging labels, including April 77 and Common Projects. [via Refinery29]
515 Gough Street, San Francisco. 415-861-1025; Acrimony
Den (men’s wear) New York
The pop-up emporium Den has given the German men’s-wear designer Robert Geller a new home, literally. The tiny space, which opened on Monday, features a wood-beamed “house” to frame Geller’s sharp neutral separates. Stay tuned for New York-based Common Projects to take over the rotating boutique this summer.
330 East 11th Street, 212-475-0079; Den.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Bblessing Sale Today & Tomorrow
The Bblessing sale we talked about last week is finally here. Our favorite little mens boutique is knocking up to 80% off off men’s designers RAF by Raf Simmons, Rag & Bone, Surface to Air and A-Z. We plan to head there with a pick-up truck.
Friday 4.18.08 AND Saturday 4.19.08
12 - 7PM
5 Crosby Street (btwn Howard + Grand)
Suite 6D
Call 212.378.8005 for details.
Popularity: 2% [?]
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Sale
The store is having a 3-hour spring shopping event. To celebrate, The Good The Bad & The Ugly is offering a one-time discount 20% off the entire spring line. Judi’s famous jeans, cut-it-out cocktail dresses, rompers, shorts and skirts. Available in a rainbow of peacock silk, denim and knits.
5pm to 8pm.
Free champagne, dj nuff znuff, and sizzling looks: it’s party time!
85 Kenmare (between Mulberry & Center) 212-473-3769
Courtesy of Partycrasher.us
Popularity: 2% [?]
Billion Dollar Babes Sale
Our friends at Billion Dollar Babes are hosting the world’s premiere designer sale in New York on
Friday April 25 + Saturday April 26 featuring over 40 international clothing and accessory designers at up to 80% off including: Jay Godfrey, Brian Reyes, Dolce & Gabbana, Tibi, Elle Macpherson Intimates, Rebecca Taylor, Iisli and more. Hosted lounge bar sponsored by Pinky Vodka + complimentary beauty services.
VIP INVITE FOR FASHION WEEK DAILY SUBSCRIBERS!
You are invited to attend Friday’s VIP Preview Sale at 5:00pm.
RSVP at http://www.bdbinvite.com/ and enter the promotion code: dailyfriday
Popularity: 2% [?]
Dangerous Mathematicians Salsa Party Tonight!
STARTS @ 8 PM
LIVE MUSIC from 9-10pm
SALSA MUSIC will play all night long!
Dance to the Salsa Or Learn How
AND REMEMBER,
Dance to any salsa number
in ANY new lingerie item
(including but not limited to negligees, camisoles, bustiers, and bras…)
and get 20% off its purchase price!
DANGEROUS MATHEMATICIANS
176 RIVINGTON STREET
NEW YORK NY 10002
212 460 5356
Popularity: 1% [?]
Fendi Goes DIY
This really isn’t ‘indie’ but I thought it was an interesting take on a big designer name trying to make something that we can later, as consumers, change and make our own. So basically, the power of design is in your hands. You can buy a $1300 bag, with the Fendi Logo in front, and then customize it to your own individual style. Very nifty. Check out the perks:
- Coated canvas
- Removable belted shoulder strap with buckle attachments
- Interior twist-lock closures allow buckles to be removed for clutch carry (two for one deal)
- Polished gold metal logo-engraved appliqués on each side
- Acrylic double-F logo on the front (in case you didn’t know it’s Fendi)
- Flap top with magnetic snap closure
- Multicolored cartoon-like logo textile lining (cartoon? remind you of anything? Hint; LV)
- Interior leather-trimmed zip pocket
- Ten Pantone Universe markers included to create your own design on the bag (Pantone; only the best)
- Packaged in a multicolored Fendi box (most important part)
- Made in Italy (not China!)
- Only returnable in original condition (so don’t think to return your doodled over bag)
Popularity: 2% [?]
no1s done it right Fashion Show featuring Brooklyn Circus Tonight
PartyCrasher does it again. They found this very hotness event happening today.
No 1s Done It Right will be hosting CHERRY BLOSSOMS, the third and biggest event to date, will feature a fresh and unconventional fashion show, showcasing emerging designers with eclectic and colorful backgrounds, such as Vanessa and Angela Simmons’ new Pastry line, Brooklyn Circus,Brian Woods, Kathy Misick and Miss Bruno. The party will also feature daring performances from a diverse selection of NYC’s finest, including Mickey Factz, and Heavy, with Complex Magazine’s DJ Treats, and Kev Sakoda on the turntables with sets guaranteed to keep the crowdmoving. As always, the event will provide an exciting means to raise money for those in need, with half of the proceeds going directly to the charities, and the other half going towards future fundraising events.
Doors open at 8
@ The Delancey
168 Delancey at Clinton
Popularity: 2% [?]
Shop IODICE at ShopCaravan.com for 30% OFF
IODICE is now available at ShopCaravan.com. Take an extra 30% off just enter code “VIP”at checkout.
Popularity: 1% [?]
Creepy or Coolest Things Ever
I really can’t decide whether these are the coolest rings ever or the weirdest. Sculpturaly I think they are little pieces of art but when it comes to actually wearing these, I think I’d be a little creeped out. It’s like having tiny men stare at you all day from your fingers! Plus I couldn’t find any info on the designer or the rings, the entire website is in a language I do not comprehend.
Popularity: 2% [?]
BBlessing Sample Sale - 80% Off Friday - Saturday
Worth your every penny so head in and shop your asses off.
BBlessing Sample Sale Friday April 18th and Saturday April 19th. Up to 80% reductions on past collections from designers such as BBlessing, Rag and Bone, Raf Simons, Surface To Air and more.
12pm - 7pm at 5 Crosby Street (between Howard and Grand) Suite 6D.
Popularity: 2% [?]
Jeanius Sale - Today
The National Jean Company’s “Make an Earnest Difference” In-store Extravaganza. Sip Cocktails, Enjoy FREE Personal Styling from Denim Experts, Gifts with EVERY Purchase, Massages, Facials, and 15% OFF EVERY PURCHASE!
12-4pm
National Jean Company
1375 3rd Ave (btwn 78th and 79th Streets)
RSVP@INTENCITYGLOBAL.COM
From Partycrasher.us
Popularity: 2% [?]
Designer Discovery; Every Little Counts
After six years working as a fashion designer in New York and Los Angeles, Amy Snider has emerged with her own label, Every Little Counts. The mission of the line is to provide affordable and feminine garments for women that express feelings of romance, independence, and nostalgia.
Every Little Counts is made exclusively in the east side of Los Angeles as a collaboration between Amy and her husband Adam, who has a background in art and graphic design. Together, they pool their inspirations into a unique line of clothing created for a certain kind of girl; complex and independent while also flirtatious and romantic. This is a girl who daydreams, fantasizes, and falls in love. The loose fit and low necklines combined with esoteric and romantic graphics create a nonchalant sex appeal.
Popularity: 3% [?]
Indie Picks : Binetti’s Richie Skirt - $159
Binetti is known for naming key pieces after celebrities, which would initially turn us off to the brand, but honestly, can you say no to a skirt that can potentially make your legs look like magical stalks to your sexiness. Binetti Richie Skirt named after effortlessly useless Nicole Richie (although this skirt should be named the Zoe, cause it’s short, wrinkled and might stain easily) is one of the hottest numbers we’ve seen in some time from the land of movie stars and Paris Hilton (no they aren’t the same thing).
Popularity: 3% [?]