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Tuesday
09Mar2010

Coclico

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Location - 275 Mott St (between Houston & Prince)

Coclico is a beautiful open space filled with their own line of shoes, an expertly edited selection of cheerful clothes, and statement-making accessories.  The  incredibly friendly staff and amount of unique pieces stocked makes this boutique a must when shopping for everything from everyday sandals to a flirty evening dress.

The shoes are made from eco-friendly materials and are crafted for the utmost comfort without compromising style.  The Coclico Spring shoe line is inspired by the butterfly with intricate patterns and curved silhouettes.  The earthy color palette with splashes of gemstone hues can be found in the heels, sandals, and boots.  Fun summer flat sandals and heels made of high-quality leather range from $250-$450, and staple neutral boots range from $450-$600.  Mixed in with Coclico's own line are shoes from Esska, Argila, and Chi Mihara.

Just as impressive as their shoe selection is the clothing, including everything from jackets, blouses, flowy dresses, and chunky sweaters.  Clothing ranges from $75-$400.  An amazingly soft grey suede and mesh jacket from Iro is $475, a Twinkle by Wenlan dress for $350, a blue and white embroidered tunic from Paul & Joe is $175, and a versatile She Bible jersey dress is $150.

Other accessories include bright scarves from Yarnz ($175) and a large selection of leather bags from oversized totes to crossbody bags ($200-$500+) can be found from Paul & Joe Sisters and Great by Sandie.

DateTuesday, March 9, 2010 at 11:37PM | CommentPost a Comment |
Monday
08Feb2010

Intrigue

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Location - 151 Ludlow Street (between Rivington and Stanton)

Intrigue is the perfect boutique to find on-trend pieces at great prices.  Filled with unique fashion brands and colorful leather bags, you're able to find anything from casual knitwear to embellished mini-dresses.

This cozy boutique is thoughtfully laid out, allowing you to easily go through the clothing while taking in shelves of accessories and bags.  Everything from flirty silk dresses, bright tunics, romantic blouses, patterned skirts, and structured jackets can be found from brands such as Interlud, Buqet, Csilla Somogyi, Collective Concepts, Jonesy, Tulle, and Scrapbook Originals.  The clothes ranges from a low $30 to $250, with most items below $150.  Great pieces include a purple tunic with studded shoulders ($68), staple black boyfriend blazer ($94), and a vivid yellow dress with sparkling embellishments ($245).

Shelves upon shelves of accessories include scarves, wallets, gloves, jewelry, belts, and leather bags and clutches in neutrals and popping colors ($40-$400).

DateMonday, February 8, 2010 at 11:46PM | CommentPost a Comment |
Sunday
10Jan2010

Change of Season

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Location - 341 E 9th St (between 2nd & 1st Ave)

This cozy boutique is decorated to perfection, emulating European hotel luxury with beautiful details including a vintage drink cart, stacks of luggage, plush carpets, and even a fireplace, all surrounded in rich green and gold details. Change of Season was created to bring high-end European indie designer fashions from previous seasons to NYC at prices accessible to everyone.

With new pieces arriving weekly, Change of Season boasts an impressive list of hard-to-find designers and fashion giants, including Dries Van Noten, Balenciaga, Marni, Alessandroo Dell'Acqua, Parosh, Lanvin, Chloe, Vivienne Westwood, Boudicca, Chalayan, Giles, and Galliano.  Everything from dresses, jackets, shorts, pants, skirts, belts, sweaters, hats, scarves, bags, shoes, fragrance, and jewelry fill the space with vivid patterns and beautiful fabrics. Interesting pieces can be found from Rome-based designer Caterina Gatta who re-works vintage Givenchy and Versace fabrics into modern pieces, and a collection of Italian bracelets are intricately designed from oil paintings. The prices range from a high-end Vivienne Westwood coat for $600 to flowing tops as low as $45, with most pieces ranging between $125-$300, including structured ruffled jackets and silk dresses.  Jewelry and small accessories are neatly displayed so you can easily try on everything.  Handcrafted cuffs ($185), semi-precious stone necklaces ($65), silver western boots ($175), and scarves ($125), are all beautiful pieces.

Since new pieces and designers are added frequently, it's definitely a boutique to visit reguarly. The staff is warm and friendly and are happy to help style you and let you know about the newest arrivals. They also have good sales on their (already) reduced pieces, in addition they frequently have a rack full of newly-acquired articles from a featured designer.

DateSunday, January 10, 2010 at 6:36PM | Comment2 Comments |
Tuesday
05Jan2010

5 in 1

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Location - 60 North 6th St (between Kent and Wythe Avenues)

This off the beaten path boutique is home to a hybrid studio-store with a design studio in the back and local fashion and jewelry commerce in the storefront entrance. The space is raw with well-worn wooden floors and stacks of vintage decor making it a comforting and unique place to shop.  The seven fashion and jewelry designers featured in the boutique staff it themselves, giving you the unique opportunity to shop with the designer present.

Everything from comfortable cashmere sweaters, form-fitting jackets, silk dresses, unique jewelry, scarves, tote bags, and even a small mens section can be found.  Jackets and coats range from $300-$450, dresses from $140-$300, tops from $40-$100, and jewelry from $50-$250+.

The Brooklyn-based designers include A Peace Treaty, Costalots, Covet, Dirty Librarian Chains, H Fredriksson, ROUND, and Uluru, and are all dedicated to sustainability and distinctive in vision.  Focusing on the skilled craftsmanship of particular regional artisans, A Peace Treaty's hand-loomed cashmere and cotton scarves are beautifully made in bright and fun colors. Costalots's sunglasses are made from materials originally intended for safety eyewear, but are transformed into sunglasses in a variety of tinted shades from grey and rose to brown and smoke. Achieving balance between sustainability and fashion, Covet consists of light and airy organic fabrics in feminine cuts with special button details and pockets. Dirty Librarian Chains is a jewelry collection of elegantly draped, twisted, and re-worked vintage pieces in edgy, asymmetrical designs. H Fredriksson's fondness for nature and prints are evident in her elegant pieces that unite her abstracted nature photographs with fashion. Mixing masculine and feminine forms, the ROUND collection combines delicate metals with heavy textures in uniquely wearable jewelry. And the Uluru fashion line pays much attention to silhouette and adds sculptural qualities to feminine classics.

Due to the designers staffing the boutique themselves, 5 in 1 storefront boutique is only open Friday-Sunday, but the unique and locally-designed pieces are worth the visit.

UPDATE: 5 in 1 has CLOSED

DateTuesday, January 5, 2010 at 11:30AM | CommentPost a Comment |
Wednesday
18Nov2009

Kaight

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Location - 83 Orchard Street (Between Broome St & Grand St)

Organic and sustainable fashion and accessories are displayed in this airy sun-drenched boutique.  Kaight has been home to Eco-friendly fabrics and independent designers for over three years and continues to stock fresh labels with modern designs in both casual and upscale pieces.

An entire center table is devoted to organic, recycled, and sustainable accessories including shoes, jewelry, handbags, tights, hats, scarves, and hats.  Wonderful velvet oxford shoes from Melissa are made from 100% recycled plastic and come a deep purple ($99).  Matt & Nat bags in bright pinks, blacks, and browns ($150-$300) are displayed with Sirius Lux's unique crocheted necklaces made from vintage copper chains ($65-$85).

Casual knits and sweaters from organic staples Prairie Underground and Loomstate mix with high-end dresses and coats from dreamandawake and Fin Oslo.  A wide variety of designs and cuts can be found, including a 100% slouchy cowl-neck sweater ($205), re-purposed vintage fabric printed dress ($150), and a perfect pocket long-sleeve tee ($58).

Every week Kaight highlights one of their designers and offers a promotional discount - keep an eye out for the announcements on their blog: http://kaightnyc.blogspot.com/.

DateWednesday, November 18, 2009 at 10:44PM | CommentPost a Comment |
Wednesday
11Nov2009

Babel Fair

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Location - 260 Elizabeth St (near E. Houston)

 This fresh, recently opened boutique is stocked full of unique international fashion and accessories surrounded by bright accents and artistic touches.  By using her "fashion forecasters" from around the world, owner Erica Kiang brings unknown international designers from around the world to Manhattan.

Racks of exotic patterns in eccentric cuts and styles line the walls.  Everything from casual dresses, structured jackets, flowing skirts and thick sweaters can be found from South America, Asia and Europe. Babel Fair stocks labels that can't be found in stores in the US, including Australia's Marie & Eve and Washborn distressed denim from Korea. Dresses range from $100-$200 and denim for $120-$150.  Some of the most interesting pieces include graphic dresses from Brazil feature patterns made from magazine collages and a structured military jacket for $269.

The fun accessories and novelties are placed throughout the boutique and add a touch of whimsy and playfulness.  Clutches, notebooks, cell-phone accessories, and funky jewelry are neatly displayed on a center hand-made table.  Shoes and bags are tucked in colorful shelves, including a unique cowhide large duffel bag from South America ($269), as one of many one-of-a-kind finds that will add a definite pop to any wardrobe.

DateWednesday, November 11, 2009 at 11:51PM | Comment1 Comment |
Wednesday
28Oct2009

An Ren

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Location - 315 E 9th Street (between 1st and 2nd Ave)

In this small, colorful boutique you can find bright and unique mixtures of patterns, colors, and fabrics in original pieces that flatter all body types. An Ren's designs can be found in stores across the country, but her East Village boutique houses all of her  jackets and tops under one roof where you are encouraged to try on different styles until you find the perfect match that will definitely help you stand you out in a crowd.

The modern cuts, quality of materials, and richness of color and pattern make the pieces truly original and unique.  Even though the prices are higher, with coats ranging from $300-$600 and lighter jackets from $100-$200, each piece has so much detail and care in craftsmanship that the quality is evident.  With over 20 years of design experience, An Ren mixes different fabrics and textures skillfully to create jackets and coats made of tweed, cotton, wool, and silk with details such as ruffles, large buttons, prominent collars and contrasting stitching.  Special touches are added such as removable sleeves to help jackets transition between seasons and whimsical oversized buttons.

The interesting designs in varying color combinations are adventurous and bold and can seem difficult to navigate through, making the friendly and knowledgeable staff helpful in finding styles and can even customize your order if longer sleeves or different fabric combinations are requested.

DateWednesday, October 28, 2009 at 11:28PM | CommentPost a Comment |
Wednesday
14Oct2009

Ludivine

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Location - 1216 Lexington Ave (between 82nd and 83rd street)

 After bringing Parisian style to the West Village for years, Ludivine recently opened a second location in the Upper East Side, which is even larger and continues to be stocked with hard-to-find French designs.  The rich wood floors create a warm environment and a perfect base for the luxuriously feminine collection.

Modern cuts in exquisite fabrics can be found from European designers such as Vanessa Bruno, Les Prairies de Paris, and Claudie Pierlot.  Despite a higher price tag with most items hovering between $350-$450, the clothes are so versatile and of the highest quality that they will remain in your wardrobe for years.  The most notable pieces are the chunky sweaters from Lomberto Losani and the amazing butter-soft leather jackets that are water resistant from Japanese designer Sissi.

Accessories range from sturdy leather boots, bright clutches, classic hats, and a wide range of leather bags.  The friendly staff are excited and happy to show you the newest inventory and help make the entire European experience complete.

DateWednesday, October 14, 2009 at 11:29PM | CommentPost a Comment |
Tuesday
18Aug2009

Roni

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Location - 119 St. Marks Place (near Avenue A) also at 283 Bleecker (near 7th Ave) and 657 Broadway (near Bond St)

 With unique dresses and fun accessories, Roni is a necessary stop in the East Village.  This fun boutique with friendly staff is home to dresses galore in refreshing cuts and colors that are on-trend in addition to staple closet essentials you'll always be able to count on.

With their own line mixed with designers from Korea and Japan, it's easy to find a chic, wearable piece.  Dresses range from $100-$250, with most hovering around $150.  While thumbing through the collections you can find the classic little black dress as well as brightly patterned summer dresses.  They also have select styles of tops and jackets.  The pieces are made with high-quality fabrics at affordable prices and can be mixed and matched with their array of unique accessories. 

Roni stocks plenty of accessories to adorn their dresses, with perfect belts to complement any outfit ($35-$75).  Their whimsical jewelry adds the perfect touch of playfulness, with most earrings around $35 and necklaces ranging from $35-$50.  Large leather handbags can be found for $200+ and the small selection of shoes (mainly from Pink Studio) have a vintage quality with flats and cute Mary Jane's for $50-$110.

DateTuesday, August 18, 2009 at 11:39PM | CommentPost a Comment |
Sunday
21Jun2009

Mint Julep

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Location - 173 Ludlow Street (between Houston & Stanton Street)

The brainchild of two Boston boutique lovers, Mint Julep in the Lower East Side is the third store (Manhattan's first) and truly stocks pieces for every occasion. This open, friendly boutique lets you slow down and enjoy the act of shopping.  With loads of choices and accessories, there's much to look at, and the staff is even happy to just chat with you and they offer the latest gossip magazines on their comfy couch.

Their stock is a collection of basics and trendy items from Splendid, LA Made, Three Dot, Velvet, 525 America, White + Warren, Tibi, Plenty by Tracy Reese, Free People, Kensie, and Ben Sherman.  With the amount of brands ranging from $35-$350, Mint Julep does a good job of having a wide variety, but editing to essentials to meet the needs of their clients.  They have an excellent selection of dresses and coats, especially well-fitting light jackets and casual jersey dresses.  Make sure to try on the wonderfully soft tops from Three Dot and always flirtatious designs from Kensie.

They have trendy, inexpensive jewelry ($20-$75) and accessories and bags from Orla Kiely and Ebisu.  Hats and scarves from Tolani and Moksha help top off any outfit.  They even have baskets of on-sale basic long tees and tanks.

DateSunday, June 21, 2009 at 6:30PM | CommentPost a Comment |
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