New York: East Village & Lower Eastside

May 14th, 2010 | Posted in: travel

Round 2 of my New York city places to see. East Side, here we go!

Tokio 7
First up is Tokio 7. This place looks like your average vintage store, the only difference being that it is packed with only designer products. Marc Jacobs, Margiela, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada, you name it, they’ve got it. And at good prices. As it is all real deal designer products it is more expensive, but still a bargain for those beauties you can fiend there.
83 east 7th street.

Fabulous Fanny’s
Fabulous Fanny’s has the greatest vintage eye- and sunglasses collection I have ever seen. Really. Browse around the racks and don’t forget the little drawers (yes, you may open them yourself!) to find that one frame that you have been looking for forever. The beauty is, the prices are very friendly too. A must see store.
335 East 9th street.

Cobblestones
Right across the road from Fabulous Fanny’s is Cobblestones. This small little vintage store is a must see too. Besides the large collection of womens vintage clothing, hats and shoes, there always are interesting bags to be found there which makes it worthwhile for guys like me. Even if you’re not going to buy anything, just have a look and chat with the always friendly owner Delanee Koppersmith. She nows everything and everyone in fashion New York.
314 East 9th street.

Dave’s Quality Meat (DQM)
Moving back into the sneaker realm, has quickly become one of my favorites. The collection is heavily influenced by skateboarding, so expect a lot of Nike SB, Vans and Adidas. Their collection of apparel is awesome too. Those chino’s and seersucker shorts where an instant classic in my wardrobe.
7 East 3rd street.

CBGB/ John Varvatos
CBGB, the legendary club where the Ramones started, along with Blondie, Talking Heads and Sonic Youth closed down in 2006. When the  club  closed down, John Varvatos got hold of the property and turned it into a store. Ever since, it has there has been a discussion going on whether this was a good thing or not. Varvatos has kept the walls and the stage intact, to keep some of the authenticity of the club. Trying to see through the expensive apparel, it offers just a glimpse into the place it once was but it still offers that glimpse. It could have been lost forever, never to be seen again. You decide what would have been better.
315 Bowery

Self Edge
If you are in to jeans, Self Edge is the only place you need to go in NYC. Only the finest denim combined with traditional production methods is good enough for these guys. Every garment has a story. And they are more than happy to share these stories with you.
157 Orchard street.

Kim’s Video and Music
So much for the clothing and shoes. This one is somewhat of a loner in these posts, but a must see nevertheless. Kim’s is the best movie store I have ever seen. If you have ever seen the movie High Fidelity, these guys are the same but on movies. All movies are arranged exactly the way you can recognize a good store: by director and country. Just go in and have a look. You won’t be disappointed. The fact that these guys are still alive in the era of Amazon and downloading says enough if you ask me.
124 1st Avenue.

Only one piece of food advice for this part of the city, but you won’t need anything else after you have been there. Trust me.

Katz’s Delicatessen
One word: Wow. Katz’s Delicatessen has been around since 1888, and will be there forever I guess. This is the place where you can buy the best sandwiches in town, if you are not a vegetarian that is. Don’t be scared by the gigantic crowds inside. There is always another spot to sit, and those pastrami sandwiches are to good to miss: I have never seen that much meat on one sandwich. Just make sure you are famished when you go in, because on of these babies will last you the rest of the day.
205 E. Houston street.

More NYC tips? Also see:
Nolita, Soho and West Village
Williamsburg & Brooklyn

Pedaler

March 10th, 2010 | Posted in: fashion

Pedaler is following in the footsteps of Outlier with their collection of good looking cycling apparel. Especially crafted for with the urban cyclist in mind they have created a comfortable and practical collection in which you can also go to work (or at least I can) and look good in your local bar. Think hoodies and t-shirts with extended sleeves and torsos, and  jersey pockets on the rear. The Anorak Jacket windbreaker uses water-resistant microsuede and a slim silhouette with a hideaway hood. Also the American-made fitted shorts are made out of a stretch denim and twill, sewn with a seamless crotch.

There are also some bags in the collection, like the beautiful Pony Express Messenger. This bag is a take on the traditional pony express bag of the late 1800’s. It is made of imported English waxed tartan cotton, lined with organic cotton and trimmed with US leather. This one is also crafted for the cyclists among us, so expect the bag to stay in place right where you want it.

Available through their webshop now. Go check it out!

Svpply

November 24th, 2009 | Posted in: fashion, websites

Like the ffffound of e-commerce, SVPPLY is a retailing bookmarking site, allowing selected users to recommend a wide range of products, all presented in a clean, uncluttered space. The result is an amazing place to go for some inspiration. Stuff you’ll find there include Apparel, Accessories, Shoes, Technological stuff, Media and Home-decoration.

Mouse-over and you immediately see the price and where to buy. Real easy. To make your surfing even more convenient (and more productive), you can browse by category, price and gender. I’m surely checking this site daily from now on. Go check it out!

Zugara: The future of online shopping?

October 12th, 2009 | Posted in: technology

Here’s one for you lazy shoppers out there: Zugara, an interactive marketing agency from California, has developed this great augmented reality shopping platform. Be sure to  check the movie below!

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Brilliant application of new technology and possbly the future of online shopping… The only excuse left now for not shopping online is not being able to touch the products. How long will this take?

One for the ladies: Cyclodelic Cycling Gear

September 23rd, 2009 | Posted in: fashion

After Outlier launched their great line of apparel for the fashion conscious male cyclist, of course it was  just a matter of time before the ladies would catch up. Meet Cyclodelic. Created by cycling enthusiast Amy Fleuriot and her friend Sarah Buck, a former bike courier.

Both design grads, the London duo combine their knowledge of fashion and textiles to create a clever line of functional accessories for the stylish cyclist. These accessories will be complemented with a line of apparel next month, which will feature a line of cashmere sweaters and waterproof cycling jackets.. Their products combine functional design elements with a pop-meets-glam look.

The Cyclodelic line is available online from Tokyo Fixed Gear or at select bike shops around London, as well as at Topshop there.

Outlier Cycling Gear

May 28th, 2009 | Posted in: fashion

Now that I have started about cycling: Finally there is a brand filling up the gap of good looking and practical cycling apparel. Outlier is a brand dedicated to crafting stylish apparel suited for the rigors of city riding. Founders Tyler Clemens and Abe Burmeister, two passionate New Yorker riders, have tried to create clothing for a seamless transition from the bike to the office. And have they succeeded!

Made from a specially developed fabric, they have created garments which are water resistant, breathable, quick drying, grease, stain and abrasion resistant. In short, everything an urban cyclist needs. But the greatest benefit is that you don’t have to change when you arrive, wherever you want to look good. Besides  pants they also sell tops and hats, all available in their webshop. A great brand for all you cyclists out there!

Through: Coolhunting