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Finally! A Genius Target Collab That's Just For The Guys
Ask us for a great store for guys and we don't even have to think twice: It's always "Odin." Only problem is, all you out-of-towners don't our easy access to the boutiques' wares (we're especially partial to the East 11th Street outpost) — only a portion of the fragrant (yet still, somehow rugged!) candles and colognes, designer T-shirts and blazers, all-purpose button-downs, and so-fine leather shoes are available via their e-commerce site. But that was before the all-powerful Target Collab, announced today, which, as we all know, will bring their exclusive wares to a whole new audience of crazy shoppers. During the second iteration of The Shops At Target, Odin co-founders Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi will be serving up a limited batch of their modern-day-dandy merch, and dudes, we guarantee the early morning wake-up, quick-finger purchase triggers, and lines at the register will be worth it. Look forward to fan favorites like pants, shoes, button-downs, and yep sweaters...the goods won't launch in stores and online September 9. Ladies, you jealous?
Photo: Courtesy of Maguire Steele
Super Good: Score A Free Varsity Jacket At Superdry's Store Opening
Getting us to go to Times Square is a feat that can only be accomplished with the strongest of bait… and in our case, that's a free leather jacket. British-Japanese lifestyle brand Superdry just opened their 11th US store on the north end of Times Square, and you can bet that they're feting the event with a blow-out. The first 100 shoppers at their 9 a.m. opening will receive a free leather jacket (a $350 value), and shoppers 101-600 will get a free T-shirt. Additionally, for every $100 spent in the store (an easy task when you have hundreds of quality, chic, Americana-inspired duds to choose from), you'll be entered in a raffle giving away two $2,500 and one $5,000 shopping sprees. Late riser? Superdry employees will be giving out 500 shopping bags throughout the afternoon with post cards redeemable for free T-shirts. We mean… you got to the movie theater three hours early to see Avengers. You can afford to set your alarm clock forward a couple hours for this! Oh, since you happen to be in the 'hood, check out our midtown guide that's actually cool...Superdry Ramona Check Leather Jacket, $370, available at Superdry, 729 Seventh Avenue (at 49th Street); 646-602-9195. Giveaways from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m, May 8.
Photo: Courtesy of Superdry
Mociun Sets Up A Permanent Shop In 'Billyburg, We're Already On The L
She had us drooling over her sheer shirts in her fall '11 lookbook, and, really, who can forget her awesome DIY potato dress. Now, Caitlin Mociun is giving up on the pop-up shop game and becoming a more permanent resident with her own baubles and housewares store in Williamsburg! True to her sustainable and recycled-materials, this store features all of her organic goodies primed and ready to decorate your home and your body. No more waiting for her to announce upcoming personal appearances or ordering online — now all we have to do is hop on the L train to get a hold of her merch. This is the only place to get your Caitlin fix, and that's plenty of reason to get excited.
Mociun, 24 Wythe Avenue (at North 4th Street); Brooklyn; 718-387-3731.
Photo: Courtesy of Mega Mega Projects
Dapper Dudes: J. Crew Opens Up Its First-Ever Men's Suiting Store
If you're a man in the NYC area,, or you know someone who is, prick up your ears. J. Crew, which has done such good work outfitting dudes with a touch of taste at their spot-on Liquor Store shop and two other bros-only locations in Manhattan, is stepping up their game even further with their first-ever boutique dedicated to the finer things in men's apparel. Open yesterday— just down the street from the Liqour Store—the
Ludlow Shop At 50 Hudson
in Tribeca focuses on – yes – suiting in a stripped-down, Mid-Century modern take on the old bespoke tailor's workspace. Naturally, some of their more laid-back options will be on hand (it is J. Crew after all), but it's shaping up to be a go-to suiting resource ready to compete with the ever-expanding options for well-kempt fellas in the city. So again, if you're chromosomally XY or you just want your BF to look a little more presentable, it's worth a stop in.
The Ludlow Shop at 50 Hudson, 50 Hudson Street (between Thomas and Duane streets); 212-587-3139.
Photo: Courtesy J. Crew.
The Ludlow Shop at 50 Hudson, 50 Hudson Street (between Thomas and Duane streets); 212-587-3139.
Photo: Courtesy J. Crew.
Introducing New York's Definitive Must-Shop Store List (Plus Deals Galore!)
New York is a part of our DNA. Sure, we have some stellar on-the-ground reporting from our other cities, but Refinery29 grew up here, cut its teeth in the big city, and the Big Apple is the place we call home. So when we were tasked to choose our 29 favorite stores in the entire city (!!), the pressure was on. This wasn't something that we could take lightly — this city raised us, after all. So, our only rules: No major chains, and each store needed to have a specific charm that came from pure, unmistakable NYC flavor. If the suspense is killing you (dun, dun DUN!), then head on over to our new "Stores We Love" hub. But, even better, if you're in the mood for some serious wardrobe upgrading, we've asked some of our featured stores to come up with exclusive deals for our readers. Whether these are your mainstays or you've never ventured through their doors, the spots we love all have fresh deals to get your weekend started early. While you are at it, see if your favorite boutique made our list, here.
Alice + Olivia Wants Us To Get Into Their Pants
It's been 10 years since one of our faves, Alice + Olivia, launched their brand and they're going back to their roots… pants! To celebrate their decade milestone, Alice + Olivia launched their first ever global ad campaign in (where else?) the heart of Times Square, called "Get Into Our Pants". And, don't mind if we do! If you've noticed the matchbooks, coffee sleeves, bumper stickers, and condoms with the brand floating all over the city, you'll know this feisty campaign is really not meant to be subtle. Its cotton candy colors, neons, retro stripes, and bold florals grab our attention just as much as the tagline, and when you have Chelsea Tyler, (daughter of Steven Tyler) at the center of the campaign, how could the photos not turn heads? Oh, and not to mention their pants are uh-mazing? So, sure, we'll be happy to get in them.
Photo: Courtesy of Alice & Olivia
Photo: Courtesy of Alice & Olivia
Store Tour: Ghurka's New Spot Has All The Classics
Amid all the grommets, shiny embellishments, and overpriced It bags that have taken over as of late, it's become increasingly difficult to find quality, no-B.S. luggage that's simple, classic, and refined. But now we know exactly where to look. Legendary American accessories brand, Ghurka, has opened a flagship at the storied Sherry Netherland hotel, complete with a full helping of so-smooth leather goods, awesome travel bags, and timeless gifts for him (including a Steve McQueen-esque sidecar motorcycle, to boot). The opening of the label's new NYC digs — think Robert Falcon Scott all GQ-ed out — coincides with the first collection under the helm of Creative Director Steven La Guardia, who has re-energized Ghurka's image and product offerings without sacrificing the company's core aesthetic.
We all know traveling is grueling enough without having to fight an ugly rolling bag or wage war against an over-designed duffle that just won't hold up. So, cross one worry off your to-do list: Shoddy construction and useless bells and whistles are nowhere to be found at this shop. Ghurka's tough-as-nails carryalls can withstand tons of punishment (and manage to look even better with age). Stay calm, and carry on…literally.
Click through for pics of your new luggage go-tos (and Ghurka's cute CD), plus tips on traveling in top form.
We all know traveling is grueling enough without having to fight an ugly rolling bag or wage war against an over-designed duffle that just won't hold up. So, cross one worry off your to-do list: Shoddy construction and useless bells and whistles are nowhere to be found at this shop. Ghurka's tough-as-nails carryalls can withstand tons of punishment (and manage to look even better with age). Stay calm, and carry on…literally.
Click through for pics of your new luggage go-tos (and Ghurka's cute CD), plus tips on traveling in top form.
5 New York Favorites That Said Goodbye In 2011
Yay! Happy New Year! Looking forward to turning a page, freshening up, making some changes, and...saying some hard goodbyes? Unfortunately, that was the case some of our favorite restaurants, boutiques, and chains. A handful of staples were forced to shutter this year, and while some of them went on to be reborn in a bigger and better way, a few were forced out because — sadly — their time had come. So join us in a send-up to the New York spots we'll pour one out for as 2011 winds to a close. And take to the comments with your additions to the list.
Introducing: The Chicest (No, Really!) New Home Store In NYC
With Maison24 already a booming home finds hotspot in Bridgehampton, it's no surprise that design duo (and sibling team) Louis and Allison Julius have the chops to make it in the hyper-critical, ultra-chic, who's-who Upper East Side. And, stocked full of luxe curiosities, elegant chandeliers, a "music bar," (if your apartment can't look like Costes, at least it can sound like it...) and gifts for the whole fam, we're sure that it won't be short of foot traffic on the prestigious block. Aka, cue flocks of ladies fresh off appointments around the corner at John Barrett's salon. Mixing traditional elements with modern winks and flare— and lots of Fornasetti — the shop is home to what will soon become lusted-after casa trimmings and presents (yep, you guessed it) just in time for the holidays. What's that you say? You want to buy us a set of Jimmie Martin chairs? Really, you're far too kind.
Maison24 , 470 Park Avenue (at 58th Street); 212-355-2414, Open: Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m, Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Photos: Courtesy of Key Group Worldwide
Beauty Tips And Shopping Musts From Honey In The Rough (Plus 20% Off!)
Over the years, we've fallen in love with a few select spots that we can't get enough of. Some are more known worldwide like NARS, Madewell, and Shake Shack, but some are better-kept secrets like boutique darling Honey In The Rough. Luckily, this Lower East Side go-to just happens to be launching e-commerce in time for holiday shopping so we can browse the well-curated inventory without lifting a snow-booted foot. We caught up with beauty guru, style maven, and shop-owner, Ashley Hanosh to get the inside scoop on her burgeoning spot as it celebrates 5 years in the biz. Plus, for a limited time, Refinery readers can enjoy 20% — and we think that's sweeter than honey!
Check out our exclusive interview with the always adorable Ashley to find out her favorite products, skin care regimens, and a little gushy love for Rihanna!
Check out our exclusive interview with the always adorable Ashley to find out her favorite products, skin care regimens, and a little gushy love for Rihanna!
Barneys Window Warning: These Loubies Will Give You A Major Hangover
Christian Louboutin: Celebrating 20 Years and the Launch of the Book from BARNEY'S NY/ Michelle Chu on Vimeo.
You already know that Christian Louboutin is celebrating his 20th Anniversary at (duh) Barneys. And since we have a healthy obsession with all things red-soled and black-bagged, it comes as no surprise that this video, a beautifully shot, revealing look at the arduous process of installing the Barneys windows featuring Louboutins! Louboutins! Louboutins! makes us weak in the knees. There's a redhead who has a series of classic black pumps spinning dream-like 'round her mane, a spiked scenario that Gaga would go...uhh...gaga over, and also a haunted old office with a pair of feet suspiciously scampering off in blue Loubs. With sets like these, the windows are really more like an art installation than an advertisement — so that means if we buy a pair of the coveted shoes, we're investing in a cultural piece, right? Watch the vid and swoooon with us.
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