It’s that crazy shopping time again when droves of cutesy clothing and novelty toy seekers wait in line on Kingsland Ave in Greenpoint to get in on Fred Flare’s Warehouse […]
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A Violet Grows in Greenpoint
Things are shakin’ up on the west end of Manhattan Ave! Known for its host of bars, bodegas, and Polish markets, the bustling avenue is now quickly becoming a locus […]
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A Man of Many Hats: Meet Brian Downey, Skateboarder, Entrepreneur, and Hat Maker
Almost everyone has a t-shirt they love for sentimental reasons, whether it’s a souvenir from an epic concert or a gift from a loved one. But the memories we attach […]
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The Nomad Truck: Fit for a Gypsy Warrior Queen
If Stevie Nicks had a pixie daughter, her closet would look like The Nomad Truck. Aztec print shirts, sleek side-slit maxi skirts, lace crop tops, rough and tumble quartz and […]
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Shiny and New – Line & Label
Open since June, Kate O’Riley’s store Line & Label, sandwiched between Fox and Fawn Vintage and Enid’s, is a welcome addition to the neighborhood. The store’s light and airy (restrained […]
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Greenpoint Shop OAK Purchased By American Apparel
Big news for local Greenpoint fashion retailer Oak (55 Nassau Ave) – American Apparel recently bought the company. Via New York Magazine: “As WWD reports, American Apparel purchased the gothic-leaning […]
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SKINNYFATTIES: Meet Greenpoint Designer Joshua Adam Brueckner
Every great company starts with a great story. Greenpointer Joshua Adam Brueckner lost his job and needed to find a new one, but he didn’t have any money to buy […]
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Writers & Photographers & Illustrators Wanted – We Pay!
Calling all writers and photographers who absolutely adore Greenpoint & North Brooklyn! Greenpointers.com is looking for dedicated content creators for original blog posts specifically in the areas of: Writing: Fashion […]
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High Valley Books: Vintage Fashion Magazines in Greenpoint
I had the pleasure of visiting High Valley Books, a store run by Bill Hall, located at 882 Lorimer St in Greenpoint. I found out about this bookstore accidentally while […]
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(PRACTICALLY) FREE CLOTHES: ‘This For That’ Clothing Swap Thursday (5/30)
Are you broke, but yearning to spruce up your summer wardrobe? Lady, it’s your lucky day. Dusty Rose Vintage is Greenpoint’s largest vintage clothing warehouse, and will host their first […]