Plus: "Herbal blessings" from David Bouley; update on two Seaport ice cream shops; Arcade Bakery's month-long break; Alumnae shoe boutique; fashion showroom moved to L.A.; the Civil Service Book Shop keeps surviving. / 2 comments
Plus: North End Grill is tilting toward France; protest signs at Melet Mercantile; "Untitled photo shoot" today; a dreaded discount store is back. / 2 comments
Plus: The new designers' haven on Franklin; more stores confirmed at the World Trade Center mall; Eataly now has maps; the fully revealed PATH station; street closures for bike race today and parade on Sunday; another military flyover; Bogardus Plaza's Jazzfest. / 2 comments
Melet Mercantile is opening a showroom on Franklin Street. It uses "art and photography combined with clothing, accessories and textiles to create inspirational vignettes useful for design teams, stylists, art directors, editors and creative individuals."
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?