577 Broadway, NYC
words/images Judith Ecochard
Nine West- the brand has grown so far beyond its contemporary footwear origins---the label now has offshoots to entice an even wider audience- dedicated to trendy and classic shoes.
Lat night, the Nine West Vintage America Store-with
Kate Ciepluch and Gilt City- hosted invitees and several of the designers the company has collab-ed with -including the aforementioned in the None West Vintage line, as well as handbag maestro
Monica Botkier and footwear creator
Matt Bernson...in a snack, drink fueled shopping event---(great combo, YES).
We chatted with both Botkier and Bernson who told us that Nine West reached out to them...and that the handbags and shoe---were made in the facilities that these to use. Pretty impressive. Also---as Botkier's satchels are more glamourous uptown gal ---her Nine West pure leather handbags are "more refined" her words, but we think--- still fab. Bernson's collection -with glittery heels ---is very similar to his own line.
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| some of the good at Kate's marketplace- |
The store itself-of course was packed---is not the typical Nine West retail bricks and mortars---we gather-with selections from Boutique Nine and Nine West Vintage America---as well as an area devoted to findings like vintage hats, boots, bags and jewelry Kate Ciepluch picked up on a road trip.
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| Kate Ciepluch-her fav spot for vintage finds...Nashville and the Brimfield markets |
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| soft comfy cotton tees with images inspired by the Road to Vintage Trip |
FYI: Many boots/shoes/handbags we saw for sale at the store ---are not available online...which is the whole point of having a store.
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| serious western, northern CAL and ethnic flavor-piles of scarves and bags for sale |
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| From the Boutique by 9 Collection |
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| leather totes with fringes and embellishments... |
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| Katie Wendelborn-artist...with the tee's graphic designs she did-a matchbook...sorry pic a bit blurred. |
