Cheryl Shops braved the thrift shops of the UES and returned to spread the word: It's too expensive in them there hills. "Now, I realize that these stores benefit charities, hospitals and/or schools--all worthy causes--but I can't help but wonder if they'd generate even more money if the items were priced lower, and thus they sold more." With Chanel for $1500 and YSL for $350, they might as well be the Barneys Warehouse Sale. [Cheryl Shops]
Label: Son of Lamb
Deal: Designer vintage—Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Gucci—scrounged up from across the Midwest, selling from $10 to $250.
When/Where: Today through Sunday, August 17. Today, 4pm—9pm; Sat 10am—7pm; Sun 2pm—6pm. 368 Broadway, Suite 404, between White and Franklin (646-258-1753.)
Think of it this way: The East Village isn't losing a comedy bar, just gaining another not-so-thrifty thrift store. The old Rififi, on 11th St near First Ave, is already just a shell of a space. "A worker on the scene said that it will become a Buffalo Exchange store, adding to the other trendy boutiques on the block. The store won’t be preserving the bar, John Varvatos style — it’s already gone." [NYM]
After 15 years in business, this Gramercy Park institution for vintage diamond engagement rings and big, gaudy baubles is closing up shop. The shuttering won't come 'til later this summer, but the deals start now. Take 50% off their already bargain prices on selected bands and to-die-for pieces from the 1930s and 40s. Nonetheless, there's no mistaking that the real gem here is Stardust's soon-to-be-vacant property right on the Park...
· Stardust Antiques [Official Site]
R.I.P. Centricity
Please join us in the mourning of now-departed East Village vintage destination Centricity. The store, which opened in 2001 on 4th Street between Bowery and Second Avenue, really stood out in a neighborhood teeming with second hand and vintage retailers. Though tight on space, the shop was a treasure trove of cool sweaters, coats, tops, shoes, and accessories from the 1920s to the 1980s. As most vintage stores hiked up prices to keep up with rising neighborhood rents and incomes, Centricity's clothes were consistently affordable. There's no official word on whether quirky owner Christine will open elsewhere or if she'll pop up on the vintage show circuit. But like a moth to a thrifted cashmere sweater flame, we'll follow her.
· Centricity [Citysearch]
Despite facing a daunting line this afternoon, we have nothing but good things to say about the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show, which began today and ends tomorrow. Twenty dollars lighter (the admission fee), we're back with a report on the shopping madness that's taking place right now in Chelsea. Let us break it down for you:
The scene:
The place was buzzing with fashionistas, stylists, a smattering of designers and their flacks (we spied Tory Burch and co.) and other industry types navigating the mind-melting 85 vendor booths—local Manhattan boutiques as well as out-of-state vintage dealers. You'll see every conceivable clothing and accessories type: dresses, skirts, blouses, hats, gloves, coats, scarves, bags, jewelry, shoes, and so forth. There were one-of-a-kind oddball pieces but plenty of designer labels like Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, Burberry, and Valentino. The place is organized but the shoppers are accumulating, which isn't a bad thing: while the browsing is excellent, the people-watching here is really second to none.
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