No one likes a double-dipper—especially where recessions are concerned. And sadly, during this economic slump, it’s no surprise that retailers are taking a hit. But, future store owners, this could be your time to strike. As the saying goes, when life gives you lemons, open the best boutique ever… or something like that. (more…)
With continuing to capture footage for our ongoing (Capsule) video series, we ran into the smart, stylish, and if we may say so, lovely owner of Brooklyn boutique Bird, Ms. Jen Mankins. While shopping for new looks for her beloved store, Mankins paused a bit to give us her take on the Spring/Summer 2011 trends, her favorite designers, and what she looksfor when selecting menswear for her racks. Click play to hear what this buyer had to say.
Remember when we gave you a sneak peek of We The People NYC and brought you to the store opening back in May? Today we bring you back to the emerging designer boutique to check up on this little treasure.We joined owner Vera Ng, and shoppers last night on the Lower East Side and even had the chance to chat with featured designers Rachel Cohen of coh.N and Kara Laricks of Collar, Stand + Tie. Click play to meet them yourself.
We The People, 156 Stanton Street, New York, NY, 212-533-1091
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Friends, bloggers, and combinations thereof gathered at the EVA New York boutique on Bowery as New York City-based designer May Kosaka presented her Georgia O’Keefe-inspired MOTHE Fall/Winter 2010 collection last night. If you listen closely, amid the din of chatty fashion followers sipping free Champagne, the designer shares with us the thought behind her current season, her favorite piece from the line, and offers advice to emerging designers. Readers, click play and enjoy.
It takes a lot of work to open an online shop, so what must it be like to open a brick-and-mortar clothing store in a less-than-perfect economy? We headed over to the opening of 4U Urban Fashion Boutique and spoke to freshly minted shop owners Andy and Gio for advice, pictures, and a bit of style inspiration.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Flower Power + Most Wanted
The Flower Power - A season we love and welcome with latest & hippest trends. Check out our Top Ten Editor's picks for Floral prints.
Lime Boutique - located in Saifi village, mixes oriental with international wear to offer a wide array of exclusive designs, from ordinary to the exquisite.
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