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Dara • Saturday, June 16, 2007 •
- Pookie & Sebastian
- a fun, flirty, and oh so girly specialty boutique
- of-the-moment lines from Citizens of Humanity, Havaianas, Carmen Flores to Cosabella
- pookieandsebastian.com
- 1488 Second Avenue, New York City (additional stores in Murray Hill & the UWS)
- 212.861.0550
- customerservice@pookieandsebastian.com
- monday-saturday, 11-9pm; sunday, 12-7pm
- $20-$150 (a serious bargain)
- Exchange or store credit within 14 days of purchase
- take the 6 train to 77th St.
- Click here for a store map!
Head to this fun ‘n flirty shop for irresistible cheap ‘n chic designer knock-offs that won’t break the bank. Our faves for the season: whimsical skirts, beaded cocktail dresses, True Religion jeans, girly T’s, Cosabella undies and sparkly jewelry. Jazz up your look in a NY minute with a knockout clutch you’ll covet for years to come. And if you can’t find what you came for, don’t sweat it: there are two equally impressive sister stores in the city, plus a swanky online store. Happy shopping!
Photography © Pookie & Sebastian
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Dara • Thursday, June 14, 2007 •
- Shop
- A Lower East Side gem stocked with hard-to-find frocks for day-to-night
- Rebecca Minkoff, Ella Moss, 3.1 Philip Lim, Kale, Charlotte Ronson, Deener, Madison Marcus and much more!
- iloveshop.com
- 94 Orchard Street (@ Delancey)
- 212-375-0304
- info@iloveshop.com
- Mon-Sun 12-7
- $30-$600
- Store credit within 7 days. Accessories, jewelery and lingerie are final sale.
- F/V to Second Avenue
- Click here for a store map!
Trend-setters flock here for the well-edited mix of vintage-inspired clothing and accessories that can’t be beat. An ultra feminine spot that’s oozing with coolness, wait ‘til you get a hold of the flirty Ella Moss striped dresses, high-waisted Deener stovepipes and over-sized Kale handbags – all sizzling summer essentials you’ll want in your wardrobe. For the ultimate downtown get-up, go for a pair of chic Charlotte Ronson hot pants (toothpick legs only, please) luxe leather wedges and a WOW ‘em Madison Marcus tank. Top it off with a delicate Jenny Sheriff leaf necklace and you’re ready to tear up the town.
Photography © Shop
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Dara • Monday, May 7, 2007 •
- Sprmkt
- avant-garde clothing, accessories and furniture
- SPRMRKT collection, Martin Margiela, Chie Mihara (shoes), Acne (jeans), Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior and more
- sprmrkt.nl
- Rozengracht 191-193, Amsterdam
- (31)-0-20-330-5601
- info@sprmrkt.nl
- .50 – $14,000 Euros
- Click here for a store map!
DISTRICT: THE JORDAAN
This artsy area is brimming with avant-garde shops, street-side cafés, groovy galleries and low-key bars, all nestled on narrow, coble-stoned streets named after local flowers.
Sprmkt
This massive industrial space showcases a dizzying array of artifacts you’d expect to find on a film set. Formerly a supermarket, this super cool store is stocked with retro furniture, ‘60’s style spider lamps, antique mannequins, oval-shaped standing mirrors, couches and shag rugs. Since setting up shop in 2003, owner Nelleke Strykers has also branched out into clothing (Acne jeans are a best-seller), shoes (Chie Mihara is a fave), leather bags, art books, CD’s, vintage fabrics (for pillows, curtains and clothes), sunglasses and old stock designer jewelry. Due to popular demand, “Super Plus” – a new store within the store was set up, which carries pricier labels like the coveted Martin Margiela. The ongoing art and photography exhibitions are also a must.
Photography © Michael Thieberg
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Dara • Monday, May 7, 2007 •
- Luuks
- killer European kicks for women, men and kids
- Chie Mihara, Cristina Castaner, N.A.C., Costume National and more
- luuks.nl
- Jacod Obrechtstraat 12, Amsterdam
- (31)-0-20-670-4538
- $200-$600 Euros
- Click here for a store map!
Footwear fanatics rejoice! This homey hideaway stocks a show-stopping selection of luxe European labels that won’t cost an arm and a leg. Rummage through rustic shelves that are meticulously lined with the latest seasonal stunners from Chie Mihara, Cristina Castaner, N.A.C., Costume National and more. Too pooped to power shop? Pop a squat on the plush red velvet couch or kick back in the cozy courtyard while sipping a savory cappuccino.
Photography © Michael Thieberg
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Dara • Friday, May 4, 2007 •
Originally a luxe handbag line, this dynamic Dutch designer has since stepped things up (literally!) by branching out with a sister store that sells “solely” footwear. Known for geometric shapes and unexpected color combinations, scan shelves lined with edgy wedge booties, pointy-toed pumps and square toes with punchy leather palettes of orange, yellow, red and lime green (even the walls are matching). Best of all, everything’s handcrafted with Van Eeghen’s signature multi-colored silk lining and other surprising features. With kicks this cool, you won’t walk out empty handed.
Photography © Michael Thieberg
