LYRA MAG.

230  Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY....(Williamsburg, fyi)  SPRING LAUNCH 2015- WHAT: A packed Havana themed Party-last Thursday night hosted by Kai D. Utility -a made in NY men's apparel and home goods destination that recalls those other great, well curated boutiques packed with items that so directly reflect the owner's tastes---located in other  must go parts of the earth...except this one is a few minutes stroll from the Bedford stop- L train. fabrics are exceptional-vintage dead stock (rare to find), Japanese selvage, organic cottons, aged canvas, timeless chambrays+linen, Italian wool/cashmere for meticulous blazer/trousers/suits, finished with  buttons-hand dyed corozo nuts of the Tagua palms- and trims from local Titan Trading   ---meant to last and wear well. The above pictured Dyson Vest is a fav "...purposeful, lasting goods that reflect our utilitarian beliefs..."   A strong mission statement-so spot-on-the impeccably made...

In our inbox… Available for stateside try-ons…. Try on+customize the color -and place your initial in any position.  From $395 - $420 (for initial promotional period) ---and 35 days later= custom made-handcrafted in Italy shoes-made from  soft French leather with a unique sole design. Store hours: Monday : Closed Tue - Fri:  1 - 7pm Sat:  12 - 7pm Sun:  12 - 6pm  

For the well dressed man….

TOOLS AND CLOTHING FOR ARTISANS Chelsea, NYC words/images Judith Ecochard An open house for a fashion/design collection-complete with good food and great company---yep, we're there. Especially when the host KAI D ---celebrates New York City by gathering a collective of craftsmen, artists, entrepreneurial creative types-integral to his brand of clothes-as providers of accessories, as models for his latest lookbook-or as friends. Jonathon White-woodworker/carpenter/model-w/ Kai D. inspiration board looks from the Spring line hung up inside a tent that had gold miner's vibe casually structured blazers-made from sturdy canvas cotton, denim, or soft cords... The Spring 2013-in what we would call The NEW AMERICAN ARTISAN collection---is also the moniker of a project launched by KAI D. ---all "dedicated to help build this community, because we are in it." Key pieces-vests with the perfect fit, single pleat p...