New York thread

[Faust]

Can´t really answer the above. But wondering what what of the INA stores there is worth visiting? I´ve been to a few of them but never really found anything of interest. So wondered if there was a place the chances for being lucky was bigger.

It's kinda hard these days - they know what they are doing and a lot of stuff simply does not make it to the floor. Definitely avoid the Bleecker St. store.

[Peasant]

I don't live in NY, but I'm curious to see what this is about. Probably just a shop and nothing overly interesting.

[Faust]

Damn, man, you couldn't wait a day until I write it up? :-)

[Peasant]

Damn, man, you couldn't wait a day until I write it up? :-)

Oh, my bad. Will be looking forward to it. Consider this the trailer.

[polishmike]

It's a pop-up store with RG ss10 stuff and some new Assembly line. There are only few pieces for now, but I was told there will be another big shipment. I guess it's worth a stop if you want anything from that collection. I think right now it's the only place in ny that sells it.

[Faust]

Oh, my bad. Will be looking forward to it. Consider this the trailer.

here you go.

[Acid, Bitter and Sad]

Passed by Hotoveli today and went in to take a look.
Was surprised to see several Individual Sentiments pieces!

[Faust]

Passed by Hotoveli today and went in to take a look.
Was surprised to see several Individual Sentiments pieces!

Whaaat?! Damn.

[Acid, Bitter and Sad]

^ and they'll be bringing in Guidi too...

[Faust]

Yes, that I was aware of. Well, we'll see.

[Acid, Bitter and Sad]

^ I can't quite figure out a place that stocks Individual Sentiments along side so much Stone Island though.
And then there's Guidi on its way...

[endersgame]

is first among equals closed?

the phone is dead and the website is gone..

[Faust]

yes..

[boxma]

Not sure if this is the right place to post.

Does any SZers in NY buy in Artsee eyewear before? any experience buying the custom made buffalo horn frames? Any other suggestions in places to buy cool frames

[Who?]

Purchasing custom made frames is much like a mtm shirt. They will show you tiles of different materials, basic frame shapes which can be modified to your liking and a selection of hardware. Once those have been selected they will take measurements such as bridge width, temple length, pupil distance, which will be used to determine the frame dimensions. After that they will usually give you some choices with the lenses, such as tint and material, a good optician will help direct you to what is right for your needs. Some places may schedule frame fittings, they make a mock up plastic frame to check the fit before they begin the final frame, where as others will go straight into production of the final frame. The whole process usually takes 6-8 weeks.

Facial Index on Grand (across the street from the Yohji store) is a great optical that carries many japanese brands.