What: The East Village sibling boutiques are celebrating the night with styling events from designers Richard Chai, Shipley & Halmos, Esquivel, and more.
When: Thursday, September 10, starting at 6 p.m.
Where: Odin, 328 East 11th Street, (between 1st and 2nd avenues); 212-475-0666; and Pas de Deux, 329 East 11th Street, (between 1st and 2nd avenues); 212-475-0075.
Jumelle and Heimstone
What: Swing by the Brooklyn boutique for cocktails, party favors and discounts on Heimstone's new fall merchandise.
When: Thursday, September 10, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where:
Jumelle
, 148 Bedford Avenue, (between N. 8th and N. 9th streets); 718-388-9525.
Steven Alan and Coup de Coeur Event
What:
Steven Alan
is teaming up with Coup de Coeur for their 1-night event. Pick up exclusive limited edition Steven Alan 15th anniversary shirts for $95.
When: Thursday, September 10, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Where: Steven Alan, 103 Franklin Street, (between West Broadway and Church streets); 212-343-0692.
Thistle & Clover Diaries Event
What: Thistle & Clover debuts their new online editorial/lookbook The Thistle & Clover Diaries. Enjoy drinks and nibbles as they feature up-and-coming designers Lewis, Edelweiss by Sarah, Maria de la Luz, Yunhi, and Sublet.
When: Thursday, September 10, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Where:
Thistle & Clover
, 221 DeKalb Avenue, (between Adelphi Street and Claremont Avenue); 718-855-5577.
Assembly Collection Debut
What: Greg Armas's Assembly boutique is debuting their new house collections for fall '09. Enjoy a special 1-night 15% discount on pre-orders, drinks, music, and more. When: Thursday, September 10, from 2 to 11 p.m.
Where:
Assembly
, 174 Ludlow Street, (between Houston and Stanton streets); 212-253-5393.
Rogan Event
What: Rogan's Bowery store is offering a live performance by Cold Cave, a selection of short films, limited edition T-shirts, as well as a peek at new collections from Matohu, Ajna, Risto, Daragoy, and Salvor.
When: Thursday, September 10, from 6 p.m. to midnight.
Where:
Rogan
, 330 Bowery, (at Bond Street); 646-827-7567.
Oak Evil Twin and Mink Pink Trunk Show
What: Up-and-coming Aussie labels Evil Twin and
Mink Pink
are hosting a fall trunk show at Oak's downtown boutique. Check out their new street-inspired fashions for fall '09.
When: Tonight, Tuesday, September 8, from 6 to 9 p.m.
Where:
Oak
A.OK, 28 Bond Street, (at Lafayette Street); 212-677-1293.
Housing Works Fall Preview Sales
What: For a $10 entry fee, preview
Housing Works
vast selection of fall designer merch from at several of their NYC stores. Check out their array of designer handbags, shoes, jackets, and more.
When: Fall preview sales start Wednesday, September 9, and continue through Thursday, September 24
Where: Housing Works TriBeCa, 119 Chambers Street, (between Church Street and West Broadway); 212-732-0584; for other locations and sales, check out
housingworks.org
.
JF & Son Store Opening
What: Known for their hand-woven fabrics and couture-like craftmanship, JF & Son, opens their first-ever retail shop in NoLIta. In addition to their luxe dresses, beaded clutches, and knit necklaces, the store will serve as a unique design space offering exclusive JF & Son designer collaborations and shows.
When: Now open
Where: JF & Son, 19 Kenmare Street, (between Elizabeth and Bowery streets); for more info, check out
jfandson.com
.
Wish You Were Here Pop-up
What: Get taste of the U.K. at the
Wish You Were Here
Pop-up. Some of our fave L.E.S. boutiques travel across the pond and trade places with London's posh shops for a month-long exchange. Part one of the switcheroo starts this week with London's Newburgh Quarter's shops opening throughout the Lower East Side—including Beyond the Valley, Twenty8Twelve, Chateau Roux, Concrete, and more.
When: Store exchange lasts through Sunday, September 13.
Where: Wish You Were Here, 186 Orchard Street, (between Houston and Stanton streets); for participating stores, other events, and more info, check out
wishyouhereswap.com
.
Mackage Pop-up Shop
What: Mackage's tailored coats and separates are on display at their month-long pop-up. Shop their full line of signature wool coats and leather jackets for both men and women at their new Meatpacking locale.
When: Just opened
Where: Mackage Pop-up Shop, 829 Washington Street, (between Little West 12th and Gansevoort streets); for more info, check out
mackage.com
.
Oliver Spencer Store Opening
What: Find classic fall staples at Oliver Spencer's new East Village locale. The store is switching locales with friends Odin/Den and moving into the former Den boutique. Stop by and check out their new fall deliveries—including classic jackets, tailored trousers, and more.
When: Now open
Where: Oliver Spencer, 330 East 11th Street, (between 1st and 2nd avenues); for more info, check out
oliverspencer.co.uk
.
Areaware Pop-up at Port Authority
What: Port Authority is housing a new rotating pop-up—Areaware's Design to Go. Shop a collection of nifty travel items and home decor from The Future Perfect, Jack Spade, Malin + Goetz, KIOSK, Retro Super Future and more.
When: Open through Saturday, September 26; Monday through Friday, from 11 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, from noon to 6 p.m.
Where: Areaware Pop-up, 641 8th Avenue, (at 41st Street); for more info, check out
areaware.com
.
Suite Orchard Sale
What: Drop by Suite Orchard's ongoing summer sale for hot deals on their dressy faves Expect new markdowns weekly of up to 70% off as they make room for fall—including items from Rag & Bone, Loeffler Randall, Sonia Rykiel, and their own Soni & Cindy collections.
When: Sale continues until it's gone
Where:
Suite Orchard
, 145a Orchard Street, (corner of Rivington Street); 212-533-4115.
Clu Pop-up at Vionnet
What: Clu's comfortable ready-to-wear is popping up at the Vionnet boutique. Shop their in-store Clu-tique for super soft dresses, knits, t-shirts, and more— plus buy 5 items and receive a special tote.
When: Now through Monday, September 14
Where:
Vionnet
, 158 North Robertson Boulevard, (between Beverly Boulevard and Alden Drive); 310-289-9202.
Jack Spade at Apartment Number 9
What: Apartment Number 9 is turning their Beverly Hills store over to Jack Spade and a slew of artists for a 2-month installation. The pop-up launch coincides with Spade's new menswear line for fall '09. Plaid button-downs, slouchy blazers, and khaki trousers sit alongside his classic line of nylon messenger bags, totes, and accessories. Upping the coolness factor,
Jack Spade's
collaborating with Phyllis Diller, the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co., Beloved bicycles, Reference Library and others on awesome knick-knacks and paraphernalia made exclusively for Apartment Number 9. Peruse his personal collection of vintage comedy albums, funny Halloween costumes, and other cool finds.
When: Open through Saturday, October 31
Where: Jack Spade at
Apartment Number 9
, 9877 Little South Santa Monica Boulevard, (between Charleville Boulevard and South Lasky Drive); 310-785-9001.
Sirens & Sailors Sale and R29 Discount
What: Sirens & Sailors is saying goodbye to summer with markdowns throughout the store. Everything is up to 60% off—including Fremont jumpers, Grey Ant dresses and overalls, Hapiru organic cotton dresses, and more. Plus, mention Refinery29 and score a special 10% off all regular-priced merch.
When: Now through the end of September
Where:
Sirens & Sailors
, 1104 Mohawk Street, (at the corner of West Sunset Boulevard); 213-483-5423.
EM & Co Summer Clearance Sale
What: EM & Co is gearing up for fall with a sweet summer clearance sale. Get 20% to 70% off clothing throughout the store, including a 20% discount on new fall merch—as well as $20, $50 & $75 sale racks featuring Vivienne Westwood, JC de Castelbajac, Twinset, and more. Plus, score an extra 5% off any second sale item purchase, and an extra 10% off any third sale item purchase (of equal or lesser value to the original sale buy).
When: Now through Tuesday, September 15; Monday through Sunday, from 11 to 7 p.m.
Where:
Em & Co
, 940 West 3rd Street, (between Fairfax and Edinburgh Avenues); 323-782-8155.
Confederacy Sale
What: Hollywood boutique Confederacy's summer sale markdowns are now at half-off. Find sale merch from Phillip Lim, House of Holland, Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, Rag & Bone, Stretsis, and more.
When: Sale runs for two more weeks
Where: Confederacy, 4661 Hollywood Boulevard, (between North Vermont Avenue and Rodney Drive); 323-913-3040; and online at
shopconfederacy.com
.
Elaine Kim Sale
What: Designer Elaine Kim is throwing a fun summer sale at her Beverly Center studio and online at her e-boutique. Score up to 70% off her stylish dresses, lovely jackets, tops, and more.
When: Ongoing sale
Where: Elaine Kim Studio, 8373 West Third Street, (at S. King's Road); or shop online at
elainekim.com
.
Welcome Hunters Super Summer Sale
What: Welcome Hunters is saying goodbye to the summer season with their annual super sale. Check out 70% to 80% discounts on their spring/summer '09 merch for both men and women.
When: Ongoing sale
Where:
Welcome Hunters
, 451 Gin Ling Way, (between N. Broadway and N. Hill Street); 213-687-9905.