September 26, 2007

It's officially Fall!

Boy is it hot here in Brooklyn! We don't care, its cool and cozy here at ALTER. Cheap Monday has sent us some killer Cardigans, Sweaters and Tee's for the start of the Fall season. The perfect option for a chilly night at the bar! (in case we forgot to mention it- Greenpoint is PRIME drinking territory with many outdoor patio's! Check out NorthBrooklyn.info for details and click on catagories on the left hand side for all the bar/resturant listings as well as all the other great things in Greenpoint.


Victor Sweater-Masonic Rain ($55)**SOLD OUT**

Valle Cardigan-navy w/ white stripes ($65)**SOLD OUT**

Viktor Sweater-Yellow ($55)**SOLD OUT**

Billie Tee- Masonic Rain print ($24)**SOLD OUT**

Billie Tee-Mare librium print ($24)**SOLD OUT**

September 20, 2007

Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who came down to our Fall Kickoff Party! The champagne was flowing and everyone had a great time.
Big Thanks to Refinery29.com, Jargol.com and New York shitty.com for posting the event.
here is a few shots from the evening:

Floral arrangment

Crowd Shot

In other news...here are some images of new items that have just hit our racks!


MF Clothing mens U-Neck 3/4 sleeve Tees ($34)**SOLD OUT**
These Tees are made of deadstcock vintage fabrics and have an awsome trim shape to them

Assortment of Mens Vintage Boots ($75-$100)**SOLD OUT**

Assortment of Mens Vintage Western Shirts ($39-65)

Assortment of Womems Vintage Boots ($65-125)**SOLD OUT**


We have also added a new rack for even more womens clothing and accessories!

Alter Window Display

September 17, 2007

TONIGHT- Tuesday Sept 18

First: Please join us on MYSPACE
Second: FALL 2007 is HERE!
Come celebrate the arrival of our favorite prime fashion season with us on Tuesday, September 18th 2007 from 6-10 PM.
We have just recieved hundreds of pieces of new merchandise, including:
MEN- Coats, Sweaters, Jackets, Vintage Boots, Shoes, Vests, T- Shirts & more.
WOMEN- Coats, Sweaters, Dresss, Tops, Heels, Flats, Leather Boots & more.
Get it while it's HAUTE! This stuff is going to FLY out the door- so get in here on Tuesday before the rest of the town does!
There will be an open champagne bar (that means free champs ya'll) and decadent snack treats.
*Please Note- we're usually closed on Tuesdays, hours for this one day event will be from 6-10PM.



Hot New Items that we have just received in time for tonights festivties...
Schmooves are in! These hot sneaker/shoe hybrids hail from Paris, France. Alter is the only shop to stock these shoes in New York. They are beautiful, comfortable and made of the best quality leather.


Cup Mid -black with gum sole ($155)

Desert- Perforated leather- Black ($138)

Desert- Perforated Leather- Silver ($138)

Jamaica Derby- White Brogue- ($138)

September 14, 2007

Style.com and ALTER



Pictured here is Fay Cantor Stephens- editor at Sportswear International Magazine rocking an ALTER hanger Necklace and an amazing outfit on the street during NY Fashion Week. This Photo was taken by fashion world famed photo blogger "The Sartorialist". You can see more of his work an all of Fashion Weeks collections on STYLE.com
She is so fierce!

September 8, 2007

Sportswear International Magazine loves ALTER


Sportswear Interantional Magazine listed ALTER along with 55 DSL, 3.1 Philip Lim and Selvedge as new hot mulit brand stores in the current Sept/Oct 2007 issue!

Cheap Monday + Fall Arrivals

Cheap Monday (main collection) as well as some pieces from the 22Vintage line have arrived in the shop. Personally I hope the tempeture drops so I can start wearing these fun tops and jackets!


Wera Tanktop-sketelton key ($24)**SOLD OUT**

Wera Tanktop- Chlorine Wash ($24)**SOLD OUT**

Sherpa Cord Jacket ($150)**SOLD OUT**

Harry Cardigan ($95)**SOLD OUT**

Benji tee- Root ($38)**SOLD OUT**

Ben Tee- Chlorine Wash ($34)**SOLD OUT**

New Patent Shoes for the ladies in some fun and sexy styles!

Dolce patent cut-out-flat ($38)**SOLD OUT**

Jillian Patent and quiltted peep-toe pumps ($48)**SOLD OUT**

September 2, 2007

Labor of Love

Happy Labor Day Weekend everyone,
It's the end of the summer, kind of, and Labor Day is upon us. We here at ALTER have been laboring ourselves with the expansion of the shop and new items that we have designed. Take a look at what we have in store for you.

New Window Display

New Liquor Tag necklaces by This Old Thing? ($120.00)**SOLD OUT** These are replica's of early 1900's Liquor Tags that would adorn the corresponding bottle but now you can where one around your neck! All made in Sterling Silver, What kind of booze are you?
Limited edition on these beautiful unisex necklaces.

Gin Necklace by This Old Thing? ($120)**SOLD OUT**

Scotch Neclace by This Old Thing? ($120)**SOLD OUT**

Bourbon Necklace by This Old Thing? ($120)**SOLD OUT**

Alter is also proud to introduce our logo, an upside down hanger, as a sterling silver necklace! how cute is this!
Hanger necklace by This Old Thing? ($75)

last but not least, the Small Key Necklace by This Old Thing? ($85)**SOLD OUT**
a sterling silver replica of an antique key on a ball and chain necklace

We have also just returned home from Las Vegas where we attended many trade shows in search of amazing brands to offer to you all. We have some gorgeous things coming in the shop very soon and will be keeping you updated when they arrive...we are very excited about all of our offerings and we are sure you will be too.