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 […]
Tag: fashion
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
(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 […]
Greenpoint Shopping Roundup: Best of Women’s Fashion Spring 2013
This article made possible by a donation to our Writer’s Fund Raffle by The Richardson. Boutique’s along Franklin St are packed with great buys that will get you through the […]