Spring Sale!

Instead of spending all your time at the gym, join us for our  first sale this Saturday, May 31st! But it's only for our lovely blog readers, the official start of the sale is June 7th. So get it!

Almost everything in the store is 30-50% off. United Bamboo, Rittenhouse, Public School, Wood Wood, Endovanera, MHI, April77, Quail, Hussein Chalayan, Heimstone, IRO, Minimarket, Sretsis, Clione, Married to the Mob, Hellz Bellz, Michelle Vale handbags...

Staple Design Spring 08

As our mission stands to evoke inspiration and perhaps even the occasional style evolution, we play close attention to brands that are attempting the same efforts. Staple Design has it's roots in street culture, most notably the Nike Pigeon Dunk which afforded mass fame to the small LES design firm. But Staple has been doing big things for over 10 years. And without letting go of their roots, Staple has progressed into a full cut and sew line inclusive of M65 jackets, cardigans and woven shirts, along side the infamous Pigeon tee.

We are no streetwear store, by any means. You'll find Jeff Staple's line sitting pretty next to United Bamboo, Rittenhouse, Public School and soon YMC. There are very few street-related labels that befit our store, but Staple is one of them. We see it as a progression of style within its own right, you should too.

YMC (you must create)

The brand is YOU MUST CREATE, or more commonly known as YMC. Formed by Jimmy Collins and Fraser Moss in 1995, the UK line has expanded into a full collection of jackets, denim, knits and accessories. The look is clean and contemporary, and the fit is classically British. They claim to not be influenced by seasonal trends but instead try to provide "intelligent clothing" that is both wearable and distinctive. We are excited to be carrying the full Men's line coming July. And guess what? They're launching a Women's line as well. And yes, we'll have it here! Their website is unabashedly quirky, well designed, and totally witty. We are thoroughly impressed.

Wear Your Hair (or someone else's)

We love Nagi Noda, and even more so after this. Best known for the HanPanda (which we have all over our store), Nagi Noda continues to push the envelope with these hair pieces. Meant to be worn as hats, they are (scary) silhouettes of our most favorite animals. Rumored to be worn by Bjork on tour, and then to make a special appearance at Colette in September, we really wish we could score one for when the Humane Society stops by to say hello. 

Barbour Wax Cotton

In our continuing efforts to find more men's accessories, we stumbled upon Barbour, a 100-year old British clothier who makes amazing jackets and bags. They claim to be one of the pioneers of WAX COTTON. Barbour was the first to make a wax cotton motorbike jacket in 1908, worn by virtually every rider in the International Motorbike Trials from 1950 to 1970 (including Steve McQueen!!). So now we're really interested. There's been a lot of wax cotton popping up in the market, in both clothing and accessories. Barbour wax cotton's properties allow it to be a truly unique fabrication. The long stapled cotton is waxed with a secret proofing formula which allows each roll of fabric to possess individual character. It's also waterproof, windproof, and thornproof (aka more tear proof than other waterproof materials). And of course, Barbour Wax Cotton has a really great look. Enough said.

APRIL77!!!

April77 knows how to mix in just the right amount of rock n roll. Being a fashion label AND a record label, they've triumphed at really creating a lifestyle. The fits are slim and the looks are progressive. These frenchies always keep us on our toes! 

April77, Alamo Fringe Scarf, blk. $99. O/S.

April77, Slade Raw Denim, Indigo. $195. Sz 25-30. High waisted wide leg denim.

April77, Joey Denim, Light blue, Med blue, Dk blue. $185. Sz 25-30. Unisex! Skinny fit, ultra nice fit.

April77, Chrissie Jacket, black. Sz 40, 42. $410. Oversized blazer with fold back lapels.

April77, Wilbury, black. $175. Silk/Cashmere blend cardigan with contrast white detail. 

Channel your inner Chanel

Karl Lagerfeld put together yet another stunning Cruise collection for Spring 09. The models paraded down a custom runway laid over the pool at the Raleigh Hotel in South Beach, Miami. How utterly perfect. Chanel is one of the few fashion houses that have mastered the art of staying true to their brand while constantly innovating and modernizing their looks. While a little out of the common price range, rest assured that fashion trickles down from the runways so you can expect other labels to be following suit. Good news!

Pay special attention to new twists to the classic Chanel pieces, new materials, and more menswear inspired elements (our personal favorites!). 

She looks so vintage but so modern at the same time...

Menswear inspired pieces. We hope this trend continues and transcends into more elements of women's fashion. 

Check the shoes, yeeeow!

A new twist on the classic Chanel tweed jacket...

Vinyl (??) used as trim...awesome. 

I don't understand this. The Chanel man is still lost!

Pics from the GRAND OPENING!

Thanks to everyone who came out to support! We had a blast, and made some new friends. Who knew? I'd like to make mention that the DJ played an awesome set but everyone was talking so loud it went unnoticed....Next time, we're clearing out the display cases and setting up a dance floor/battle circle! Ha!

And thanks to Fred at Suckafreeze  for the great snaps.

Last Weeks to Enjoy NEKO!!

If you haven't been in to the store to see the Neko exhibit yet, you must be sleeping under a rock. A big, heavy one. This is her first gallery in the U.S.! All her work was shipped straight from Osaka, Japan, and custom framed by us truly. Both her original pieces as well as her prints are SO amazing. And only for a few more weeks, her art is available at Acrimony. Prints range $120-$190, originals $540-$1200. Get that Target art off your walls!