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Resurrection Vintage: two locations-2l7 Mott
Street (2l2) 625-1374, 123 e. 7th street 212 2280063 What Comes Around Goes Around: 351 Bway, ny 10013 (212) 3439303 The store's owners (Seth Weiser and Gerard Maione) emphasize their selection of men's and women's vintage clothing and accessories from l900 to l970, and say they 'specialize in vintage denim, couture, military, and period clothing'. In business for about 6 years, they service fashion design, styling, and wardrobe industries, and clothing is available for rentals. They periodically take a booth at one or both of the vintage shows around town, and frequent visitors have included Jean Paul Gaultier, Michael Kors' personal assistant, Vanity Fair stylist Kim Meehan, and representatives from Ralph Lauren. They also have their own website (www.nyvintage.com). A recent trip turned up lots of Pucci (p) -including a harem pants outfit for about $950, a Lilli Ann vinyl and snake coat for about $300, a fabulous brown suede Gucci coat (p) priced at around $1200, and an eye-catching Halston beaded jacket and dress ($1800 each.) (p) Foley & Corinna: l08 Stanton Street (2l2) 529-2338 A newcomer, this eclectic shop is not even one year old ( see the review in my 'In The Market' report). One of the owners, Anna Selinger (known professionally as Anna Corinna) is an experienced 'dealer' (see Dealers), with a 'following' that includes Donna Karan, Gaby Karan, and Anna Sui, and Ralph Lauren's representatives. Reminiscence: 50 west 23 street, (212) 243-2292 (p) The brainchild of Stuart Richer, who has been in business since l975, and won a Coty Award for 'unusual clothing' in l980, this is a relatively new location-they were previously on 14th street and 5th avenue. Everything in this eclectic store is under $l00, and the prices, in fact seem almost hard to believe! On one trip, I found great fur trimmed jackets and furs (p)(p) for under $50, tweed ,plaid, and lame coats and trenchcoats for about $35, (p) (p) (p) (p)(p) gold sequined pumps(p) and a sequined strapless dress with ostrich trim for under $20, plus a whole rack of crinolines and petticoats in all lengths (perfect for adding volume to your skirts, a la Chanel). Among the celebrities and fashion stars who have dropped in are Jean Paul Gaultier, Anna Sui, and Yoko Ono. Allan & Suzi: 416 Amsterdam Avenue (80th st.), (212) 724-7445 Allan & Suzi were literally 'pioneers', when they first opened their store 14 years ago. The jam-packed (p) corner boutique is filled with fabulous accessories,(p) funky shoes and boots, and a mix of designer (p) (YSL, Mugler, St. Angelo (p) Miyake (p), Pucci) and non-designer (p) goodies. The store has been a magnet for the major designers, since they opened, wooing Miuccia Prada, John Galliano ('whenever he is in New York'), the team of Dolce & Gabbana, Anna Sui, and shoe designer Andrea Pfister. They have also lent shoes to Betsey Johnson and Thierry Mugler for their fashion shows. Just recently, award-winning stylist Lori Goldstein came in and pulled items for a Steven Meisel shooting for the March and May issues of Italian Vogue, and as Ms. Goldstein is considered by many, a 'fashion visionary', the fact that she was interested in a rack of 'very 80's' Kansai Yamamoto dragon-and emblem emblazed colorful blouson jackets should be of interest! They have also worked with 'cutting edge' Interview Magazine stylist Victoria Bartlett. Both Allan & Suzi agree that 'vintage is hot" right now, resulting in 'over-inflated prices' (though they manage to keep their prices 'fair'). Lucille's Antique Center: l27 west 26 street, (212) 691-1041 (p) Billed as '3500 square feet packed to the rafters with vintage and designer clothes, in the midst of the flea market'… it is! On one recent visit, I spotted Harper's Bazaar's Senior Fashion Editor and Helmut Lang consultant-Melanie Ward, clawing through the clothes, shoes, sunglasses, and handbags with 3 others from Helmut Lang. Lucille told me that she has had frequent visits by such designers as Donna Karan, and shoe maker Andrea Pfister (who has picked up bags and shoes from her extensive collection that includes Helen Arpels). Recently I found a gold cloque YSL suit for under $300 (p) a black and white checked (p) Castleberry Knitwear skirt and jacket (around $60) (very Chanel), a very 80's gold lame batwing blouson (p) Pucci (p) dresses and tunics, and Solange's oversized (p) plaid mohair coats and fur trimmed ensembles. Cherry: 185 Orchard Street, (212) 358-7131 Owners Cesar Padilla and Radford Brown opened this store 21/2 years ago, and sell home furnishings, as well as vintage clothing (p) (p) and accessories. They just recently acquired an enormous collection of handbags designed by the late Bonnie Cashin (a designer currently enjoying much post-mortem interest) -rendered in unusual colors and fabulous shapes- (p) that have already attracted the people from Coach as well as dealer Cameron Silver (who purchased the bags to sell in his newly created vintage department at Barneys New York). They are also terribly excited about their entry to the estate of Joseph LaRose, a Floridian who had exclusive shoe boutiques throughout that state, making a name for himself in the 50's, 60's, and 70's. Cherry has purchased the entire 'museum-quality' collection of over l00,000 pairs of shoes (p) (p) (many still in their original boxes) , and approximately 1,000 handbags-a mixture of 'designer' names as well as his own, which Sotheby's is also interested in as well, and may be the subject of a 'coffee-table' book! Cesar told me that his store has attracted such a-list names as Cameron Diaz, Susan Sarandon, Gisele, Vidal Sassoon, Calvin Klein, John Galliano, Andrea Pfister, as well as representatives from Fendi, and Donna Karan. He also reported that hip young designer Katayone Adeli 'calls religiously'. They can be visited on their own website (www.erols.com/hotcherry/.), and also take booths at the vintage shows in the city. Screaming Mimi's: 382 Lafayette Street, (212) 7666464 (p) In business for around 12 years, this store was surely one of the first of its kind! Specializing in men's and women's clothing and accessories from the 50's, 60's, and 70's, (p) it has drawn such high profile fashion names as Dolce & Gabbana, Tom Ford, Miuccia Prada, John Galliano, Marc Jacobs, and Anna Sui, and. their clothing has appeared in many magazines including the cutting-edge 'Paper'. Recently, I found racks of 'Burberry' look-a-likes for $70 and under, suede and leather coats, (p) a very spring-like ruffled chiffon blouse ($65), polka dot skirt, and chain belt (p) ($35)- , plus racks of shoes, (p) and accessories. Eye Candy: 325 Lafayette street, (212) 3434275 (68) The 'baby' of veteran jewelry designer, Ron Caldwell, (p) this tiny 'treasure trove' of a shop is aptly named: it is a feast for the eyes! (p) (p) (p) (p) Only a year and1/2 old, it has attracted top models (it is right around the corner from the Ford Modeling Agency), Alexander McQueen, who picked up a gray fedora for himself, John Galliano, who has 'eyed' the fabulous selection of cocktail rings ($20-$40) (p) and the buyers from Dolce & Gabbana, who regularly walk away with handbags (p) (p) from his extensive selection. In addition, he has lots of great shoes (p) ($20-$200), and glamour furs like fox and monkey. (57) The Family Jewels: 130 west 23rd street, (212) 6795023 I love this quirky store, originally located on the 2nd floor of a walk-up. Unfortunately, over the summer, a fire forced them to shut down, but I was assured it would re-open by May 15th at the new location listed above. It had always been packed to the rafters with vintage clothing, shoes, and especially, accessories and great costume jewelry. With all the interest in 'piling on' , this is a great place to find pins, chains, cocktail rings, and earrings. next |
