LES—Annie O., the deathly-hip boutique attached to THOR, has just launched an e-commerce site. From the press release that just landed in the Racked inbox: "The online selection includes one-of-a-kind Lucite cuffs from Piece Unique, Loraine cosmetics, the Edun organic clothing line and Loulou de la Falaise jewelry and home furnishings." [RackedWire]
TRIBECA—Tribeca is apparently in dire need of another grocery store. Per a reader who commented on the Whole Foods post earlier: "Currently the only supermarket in the area is a Food Emporium. It's an one shithole of a place. Their produce is unbelievably expensive and of terrible quality. Last time I was in there, I witnessed a woman holding a tomato in the air at the check out counter screaming "EVERYONE THIS COST FOUR BUCKS" The Food Emporium, stinky badly run place that it is currently serves the population of the middle and low income towers above it. (not terribly white nor terribly rich). And you can bet they'll be shopping at the Wholefoods." [Racked Comments]
It's been a while since we checked in on the rising Tribeca Whole Foods, under construction on Greenwich Street between Murray and Warren Streets. How the hell, we ask you, is this outpost going to top the most recently opened Whole Foods on Bowery, what with its sushi conveyor belt, pie station, second-floor skywalk and pommes frites bar?! Well, a Whole Foods spokesperson assured us that this one will be just as good, if not better. Like the Bowery location, it will feature a Fromegerie and second floor eating area. No confirmation on an auxillary beer room or Il Laboratorio gelato station...yet.
Label: Malene Birger Deal: Markdowns on excess stock from the Copenhagen designer's chic Fall/Winter '07, Holiday '07, and Spring/Summer '08 collections. Sweaters, feminine blouses, blazers, coats, funky dresses, scarves, handbags, and more are marked below wholesale prices, ranging from $10-200. When/Where: Through Friday, Dec 7. Daily 11am—6pm. 151 Hudson St at Hubert St, second floor (no phone).
Directly across the street from the menacing tower of Citibank’s downtown headquarters sits a boutique exuding luxury and calm. Edon Manor, a recently-opened Tribeca shop that sells shoes and accessories, is as dedicated to presentation as it is to Proenza Schouler python pumps ($980).
Designed by the prestigious Kramer Design Group, the boutique is a study in graceful elegance. The footwear, handpicked by store owner Davinia Wang, is artfully displayed throughout the space. Valentino, Givenchy, Vivenne Westwood, Rupert Sanderson, and Sergio Rossi are among the designers offered, and many pairs were plucked straight from their runway shows. The selection ranges from demure (Carmen Ho ostrich ballet flats) to straight up sex-on-legs (Givenchy patent open-toe mules).
Edon Manor 391 Greenwich St between Beach and N. Moore Sts;
(212) 431-3890
Tues—Sat noon—7pm; Sun noon—6pm Website
Today's Street Scenes subject is Isabelle, shot on West Broadway between Murray and Warren Streets in Tribeca. Feel free to vote on whether you like or dislike her outfit below—your choices are 'Perfection!,' I feel strangely ambivalent about it,' or 'Who Did This To You.'
The essential details of Isabelle's look are as follows: her shirt is Banana Republic, her skirt is Calvin Klein, her (faux) pearls are her mother's, her shoes are Dolce Vita, her glasses are Michael Kors, her ring and earrings are from India and her bag is Chattawak.
Today's Street Scenes subject is D. Brown, shot on Murray Street between Broadway and Church Street in Tribeca. Feel free to vote on whether you like or dislike his outfit below. Dig his style? Well, select 'Perfection!' then. Not feeling it? That's what the 'Who Did This To You' option is for. And for those who can't really decide, there's 'I feel strangely ambivalent about it.'
Essential details on D. Brown's look are as follows: his shirt and shoes are Brooks Brothers, his pants are Gap, his watch is Eddie Bauer, his glasses are Jai Kudo, and the man's favorite store is Saks.
If you didn't catch Street Scenes here, or here, let us explain this gist of this new feature: we're taking photos of stylish people walking the streets of New York City and posting them for you to gaze upon. If you'd like, you can also vote on whether you like or dislike their outfits. Today's subject is Isaac, shot on Franklin Street in Tribeca. Like his style? Well, select 'Perfection!' then. Not feeling it? That's what the 'Who Did This To You' option is for. And for those who don't feel strongly either way, we have a new choice, 'I feel strangely ambivalent about it.' The poll is below; and folks, we really want to keep the comments open on these posts, so let's just keep the critiques constructive, okay?
“Yes, this is where El Teddy’s used to be,” the man behind the counter nearly groaned, but he laughed when we said we never ate there anyway. “You know it had been closed for four years before it was demolished,” he added, “If it was so great, then why wasn’t anyone eating there?” referring to the mini-scandal that erupted when it was discovered that the Tribeca restaurant with the iconic Statue of Liberty crown on its roof was going to be torn down. In its place on the ground floor of a new, modestly-sized residential building is Tribbles Home & Garden, a neighborhood alternative to the vastness of superstores that have become everyone’s first stop for home items.
Two things immediately struck us about the eight-month-old store. The first was the beautifully designed interior in shades of gray and white accented with wood and beautifully textured stacked rock stonework accents. Like a trendy restaurant, the storefront can be opened completely to the street, easily facilitating a late summer sidewalk clearance sale.
The second was the expertly edited selection of merchandise. Sisters Cara Stone Pfeiffer and Elizabeth Rad squeeze a lot of categories in the store by keeping the assortments tight and focused and, remarkably, keyed to the store’s décor. The color range is mostly restricted to black and white with shiny steel and the occasional flash of brown or spring green. In a less well-kept store, it might look limited, but here it gives the impression of a well appointed home whose furnishings you might want to purchase for yourself. To that end, the store also offers custom floral and interior design services.
Tribbles Home & Garden 217 West Broadway between Franklin and White Sts;
(212) 965-8480
Daily 11am—7pm Website
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TRIBECA—Tribeca is apparently in dire need of another grocery store. Per a reader who commented on the Whole Foods post earlier: "Currently the only supermarket in the area is a Food Emporium. It's an one shithole of a place. Their produce is unbelievably expensive and of terrible quality. Last time I was in there, I witnessed a woman holding a tomato in the air at the check out counter screaming "EVERYONE THIS COST FOUR BUCKS" The Food Emporium, stinky badly run place that it is currently serves the population of the middle and low income towers above it. (not terribly white nor terribly rich). And you can bet they'll be shopping at the Wholefoods." [Racked Comments]
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Directly across the street from the menacing tower of Citibank’s downtown headquarters sits a boutique exuding luxury and calm. 
