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Being that I don’t live in London nor have I been there, the grass is always greener on the other side. So glad that London’s famous Portobello Market has gone online, “pret a portobello is a brand new fashion market on the net, dedicated to selling fashion and accessories direct from the world famous Portobello Road and other London markets”. Isn’t it great that we don’t have to fly to London to get a taste of it (although I still would like go to someday)? “You can shop by item, price range or designer and – in keeping with the real market experience – there is a dedicated trading section that lets you barter with stall owners, bid on one-off items and track down quirky pieces you might have missed.” Lots of great pieces from independent designers and quite reasonably priced, there’s also a great selection of vintage goods as well. There’s a great selection of Vintage Christian Dior Sunglasses, I’m debating on getting a pair. Check out the site! Some of my picks after the jump…
I love vintage goods but I’m never too lucky to find great vintage pieces, I also have no patience digging through piles of clothes and spending a whole lot of time in one store. Now that Shop-A-Matic launched their vintage shopping guide, let them “dig through the piles for you”. Just sit back, click and buy. I browsed through their 140 vintage finds and my favorites are the Camera Cuff Links $45, Red Star Necklace $195, Bakelite Bracelet and Bangle by Lanvin $235, Ruffle-Neck Top by Yves Saint Laurent $295, Mod Shift Dress $95, Hard-core Printed Shift by Stephen Sprouse $310, Wired Snake Sandals $410 and last but not least Kelly Bag by Hermès $4250! Lots of great stuff!
Girls Love Shoes (GLS), which girl doesn’t? GLS’ eCommerce website launches this month, the launch coincides with the exciting opening of the new GLS boutique on the über-trendy Ludlow Street. Also known for their popular GLS Vintage Shoe Rental Archive on Hester Street, the launch of both the boutique and eCommerce site marks a step up for the sisters, Zia and Dana Ziprin. Fans and newbies of GLS can choose to shop either in-store while in New York or online from anywhere in the world. The new GLS Boutique is located at 29 Ludlow Street. The boutique spans 500 square feet and houses approximately 300 pairs of vintage shoes ranging from the early 1930’s to the early 1990’s from sizes 41/2 to 12. The shop carries shoes in assorted colors and a wide variety of fun styles that allure shoe connoisseurs to the collection. GLS carries vintage Yves Saint Laurent, Maud Frizon, and Charles Jourdan, to name a few designer favorites. You’ll also find many offbeat 80’s labels such as Wild Pair, Candies and J. Renee sprinkled in. Since opening the doors of the GLS Rental Archive in 2005, the Ziprin sisters have collected and now curate an amazing collection consisting of thousands of beautiful vintage shoes. Some of the styles available for rent include flats, sandals, pumps, and boots. The Rental Archive spans 1,200 square feet and is located at 85 Hester Street. They house over 3,000 pairs of shoes dating from the early 1800’s to the early 1990’s. Some of the most prestigious shoe designers in the world visit the Archive to draw inspiration. Costume designers for Film, Broadway and Television find the archive extremely helpful for period pieces. Both launches make way for upcoming Ziprin projects such as a vintage shoe book: Elevated Souls and the launch of the much anticipated Zia Ziprin shoe line in Fall 2008. Fashionistas and shoe lovers everywhere are in for a shoe-tastic experience! I’ve visited GLS a few times during the weekends, the shop is filled with interesting vintage shoes on the walls and on the floor. All shoe fans will have fun picking through to find that special pair!
*I APPRECIATE THE LUV FROM YOUR SITE, BUT PLEASE REFRAIN FROM COPYING THE ENTIRE INTERVIEW/IMAGES TO YOUR SITE. A LINKBACK TO THE INTERVIEW FROM YOUR SITE IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS.* Before I met the lady behind Claw Money I was already admiring her work, I loved how she transforms vintage Chanel (and many other designers) scarves into a one of a kind jacket – no one piece is identical. Then news broke that she will be collaborating with Nike to create a Blazer and a Vandal Hi, props to her. I finally got to meet Claw at the night of the Vandal release party at iHeart, it was quite a funny night. Seemed like she was a bit tipsy and was cracking jokes, I wonder if she even remembered (ha!). Claw is a humourous and talented lady, definitely someone that has great talents! Read up on the interview to learn more about her after the jump…
Photos & Text by: Jessica Tong Walking down the tree lined 7th street block that Beauty Crisis is on, I was immediately alerted by the bright red gumball machine outside, that I have arrived at my destination. Maneuvering down the narrow stair case to the basement shop I was greeted by an eclectic assortment of sale items and a rainbow of colorful scarves, all at thrift store prices. Once inside I was greeted by the poppy ring of the Ronettes and the feel of a 1940’s, dimly lit Broadway dressing room. The neatly organized assortment of pretty frocks, accessories and shoes lined up like soldiers on parade. The entire collection is hand picked by the owner from Estate Sales and Flea Markets across the nation, and of course includes her own personal family heirlooms. Beauty Crisis stands out for its large variety of vintage jewelry that includes everything from brooches to clip on earrings. The jewelry selection is of the largest and most reasonably priced there is in the area. If you are in the market for jewels that are a great addition to any outfit or an understated embellishment to spice up your work week, stop by Beauty Crisis as soon as you get a chance. Check out the pics after the jump… |
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