Boutique Critique:: Début: Look 4

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

In a Début, where each brand is in its early stages of formation, is it possible for storeowner Lisa Weiss to have a designer wish list? “We always have a long list but in order to stay true to the concept and keep our installation as is ends up limiting us. The rotation helps by freeing up space and offering more space for new designers to gain exposure.” When they first opened, they had to scour the world for the best fresh collections; now new designers flock to Début. In such a transient place, one might begin to yearn for a place where we can follow these selected designers beyond the first few seasons. Enter e-commerce. Weiss is looking to launch a web store to bring back some of the alumni designers. I’ll sit tight for that grand Début.

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Boutique Critique:: Début: Look 1

Edited by Jessica Lapidos

Tucked away on the north end of Mulberry Street, just above Houston, lives a petite boutique lined with the freshest names in design. Début is sparsely arranged to feel like a gallery, built to give each designer a proper artist’s display. Storeowner Lisa Weiss frequently hears from new customers, I’ve passed by it so many times and just never came in! I wasn’t entirely sure it was a store. Let her hear that no more. This incredible little-known and selectively merchandised store sparked my desire to explore the best boutiques in New York, and take you shopping with me. Piece by piece. Designer by designer. Through five original looks. One look each day. Every week. From now on. This is the Début of Boutique Critique.

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The Many Wax Faces of Lady Gaga [6 Images]

Edited by Amanda Gabriele

Wax figures of Lady Gaga were revealed last week for Madame Tussauds worldwide, and they are creepy as can be.

New York Won’t Be Getting a Gareth Pugh Store

Edited by Saynt

Rumors that Gareth Pugh would open his first boutique in New York are apparently false. The designer has chosen Hong Kong as the destination for his new home away from home. So sad,  I was hoping for a little Gareth Pugh window fucking (when window shopping gets dirty) here in NYC. Do you think Gareth should reconsider? 

Sephora Calls It Quits In Hong Kong

Edited by Marissa Moshell, Student

Sephora may be a worldwide phenomenon, but one place it can’t seem to gain a foothold is in Hong Kong. The store instilled a 70% off clearance sale  in preparation for the closing later this month. But with the closing comes another opening in mainland China; the 100th Sephora store is set to open by the end of this year.

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Mark Ronson for Gucci Sneakers

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

The Gucci sneakers by Mark Ronson will be available at the first Gucci flash sneaker shop in NYC (Crosby St) on Oct 23, the other stop will included Art Basel Miami, London, Berlin, Paris, Hong Kong and Tokyo.

American Apparel in China

Edited by Rebecca Alexander

Everyone knows that American Apparel makes their clothes in the USA, but they have no problem selling them in China, although in a unique area in Shenzhen, an industrial city.

A blogger from Hong Kong Hustle wrote:

The concept of launching American Apparel stores in China itself is interesting. Since China is the world’s low-cost producer of clothing, it means that they’re not looking to compete on price. American Apparel seems to be relying on their alternative style and image, however, I’m not sure that these two factors have the same relevance that they would say in Europe or even elsewhere in Asia (for example in the mature Japanese market.) ‘Alternative’ may not be a strong selling point in an emerging market.

Louis Vuitton And Richard Prince Meet Hong Kong

Edited by Hillary Frazier

Richard Prince created an outdoor art installation called  ‘After Dark’ at the Hong Kong Museum of Art.  Inside, you can see ‘Louis Vuitton: A Passion for creation’ from 22nd May-9th August.