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Even though we’ve been lusting over Spring 2012 shoes for months, it’s now coming down to the time when they’re going to hit stores. Big bowed up boxes like Barneys, Saks, and Neimans now must duke it out, see who gets the best, and the best customers will follow. They revealed some strategy to WWD this morning. Prep yourself for a battle for your sole.
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Those who now attend the gothic church on the corner of 6th Avenue and 20th Street probably pray to the gods of fashion. For the past year it has been the home of The Limelight Marketplace, a maze of over 60 local shops selling everything from artisan crafted jewelry to artisan craft cheese. And jeans, flip flops and fast trends as well. And art. And haircuts. And various tchotchkes. Perhaps they were praying for something a little less scatterbrained. To that end, Limelight owner Jack Manashe has terminated most of his selling tenants as he redefines the place as a department store.
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Joan Smalls dons an afro and puts a little Coffy in her cup for “Foxy Lady,” a Pam Grier-inspired story in V Mag, shot by Alasdair McLellan and styled by Beat Bolliger.
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Slums of Beverly Hills takes us back to high school and those familiar adolescent woes with Vivian Abramowitz, played by Natasha Lyonne, in this late-90′s independent classic.
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The store, called OH:POP, usually carries Only Hearts’ current collections, but has now given itself over to the influence of the 1970′s, 80′s, and early 90′s. Unlike other brands, instead of re-designing a line based on the brand’s past, the pop-up shop is selling the actual vintage garments (with higher price tags than back in the day, unfortunately).
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Designer Helen Stuart and buyers from the Soho store sifted through the Only Hearts archives to unearth forgotten treasures, like bra and panty sets that feature the orginal heart pattern, 80′s bodysuits and leotards, and flouncy chiffon skirts. Vintage jewelry and fingerless gloves are also being sold there.
The music playing in the shop, like Madonna and Kylie Minogue, as well as the decor just scream “1985.” There’s something for all the daring fashionistas on your list.
OH:POP Only Hearts, 230 Mott Street between Prince & Spring Streets. Monday-Saturday, noon-8p.m. Sunday, noon-7p.m. Until January 1st. (212) 431-3694.
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18th Amendment is an awesome designer brand jean company, they mix 1970′s silhouettes with modern ones. Here are four great styles all under $100. Get them while you still can!
