Alton Lane is opening a showroom here: It's one of the new wave of custom menswear brands, where you can get measured and choose fabrics in person, and then reorder online.
A lot of previously vacant storefronts appear to be the site of activity—the "for lease" sign has been taken down and/or the windows have been papered over. Anyone know who's moving in? / 10 comments
Plus: Danny Meyer's restaurant atop 28 Liberty said to be opening soon; activity at Harrison Street storefront; jazz greats on film; when national chains attempt to get local. / 3 comments
"We have loved being here in Tribeca," says co-owner David Rees. "We made some great new customers and we hope they'll follow us to our next location."
Plus: Director David Fincher buys in Tribeca; politicians want an African Burial Ground Museum; Le District's home section; Avignone Chemists. / 3 comments
Plus: Tribute to a window washer; inside the World Trade Center Transportation Hub; changes to 7 Harrison and One Chase Manhattan Plaza; Duane Park swing dance party.
Plus: The recipe for Telepan's coconut cake; Steven Soderbergh buys another apartment; 3 World Trade Center work starts up again; funding for Pier 40 boiler repairs; renovation pays off; vintage party. / 3 comments
Plus: Fashion designer Wes Gordon; Community Board 1 meeting about the Seaport; North Cove Marina proposals unreleased.
Plus: Kanlo tea shop appears to be closing; when various Greenmarket vendors leave for the season; what happened to El Vez's burrito bar?; 7 Harrison storefront. / 1 comment
"The lychee martinis at Nobu go down way too easily," says Clinton Kelly, moderator of ABC talk show "The Chew" and designer of a new tabletop line. "I've gotten myself into some serious trouble with those." / 3 comments
"The homes have the dimensions of Duane Street, but the proportions of Park Avenue," says the New York Times. "The inspiration is as much Rosario Candela as Donald Judd."
Found the article with that quote. https://www.amny.com/news/fashions-private-eye-targets-canal-st-s-counterfeit-bags/ The article dates back to 2008, and yet no progress has been made... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Good point. I remember there was an old interview when the interviewer asked one of the junk buyers, "Did you... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
It's pretty easy to prove theses are illegal goods, when was the last time you saw a Louis Vuitton or... — S / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
The headline says "few" but I haven't seen any others. Are there? — mulciber / What’s to do about the few remaining illegal smoke shops?
Maybe it should be illegal to buy the goods. Of course, it's difficult to prove that a buyer knew they... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
Would love to help. Honest question. What can we do? — Randy / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?
"Zero tolerance" is right. That requires consistent enforcement: Every time police see this happening, seize the goods, fine the vendor.... — Marcus / What can be done about counterfeit vendors?