Bad news: Steven Alan, whose store has been a mainstay on Franklin Street for 17 years, and whose threads are, in my mind, the best of New York fashion — casual, uncomplicated and cool — is closing this Saturday. Much of the merchandise in the store is on sale now as are the furnishings and fixtures. (Thanks to C. for the tip.)

Alan’s company had at one point grown to 23 stores across the country, but with retail the way it is, he downsized that significantly last spring, with six stores remaining in Chelsea, Brooklyn, the Upper West Side, Boston, Atlanta and here. The store will remain online, and the company may seek a Brooklyn showroom for the future.

I will note that he was generous around the neighborhood, and made donations to PS 234’s Friends and Fashion (that’s the only way my kids would ever own a Steven Alan shirt, at least till they can buy it themselves). And his Instagram feed was an ode to the neighborhood and the city. I’d say this is a real blow.

 

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Our face when we realize we can shop the winter sale from the couch this weekend | New markdowns added to the extra 30% off sale. Use code EXTRA30 ❄️ #stevenalan

A post shared by Steven Alan (@stevenalan) on Feb 1, 2019 at 1:55pm PST

 

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After the rain in Manhattan. ???? by @chandlerbondurant #stevenalan

A post shared by Steven Alan (@stevenalan) on Apr 4, 2019 at 4:23pm PDT

 

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Limited (like, really limited) stock yarn dyed silk that was handpicked by Steven, then mixed, matched, and made into the Bianca Dress. Pictured here in Beach Plum. #stevenalan

A post shared by Steven Alan (@stevenalan) on Apr 23, 2019 at 2:24pm PDT

 

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Spring is in the air. Kinda. That’s why we’re having our (almost) spring cleaning sale. Take an extra 30% off select styles with code ALMOSTSPRING. Link in bio. ???? #stevenalan

A post shared by Steven Alan (@stevenalan) on Feb 22, 2019 at 6:02am PST

 

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The air is extra crisp in the neighborhood today. Stay warm out there, everyone. ❄️ #stevenalan

A post shared by Steven Alan (@stevenalan) on Jan 31, 2019 at 2:04pm PST

 

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Steven Alan has been based in New York City for 25 years, it’s in our DNA. This city, our friends, and our neighbors provide constant inspiration for the authentic, considered lifestyle that is the Steven Alan brand. #stevenalan

A post shared by Steven Alan (@stevenalan) on Jan 8, 2019 at 1:29pm PST