October 31, 2007

Happy Halloween


Happy Halloween to you all.

Many new designers and shipments are coming through the doors within the next two weeks; Prophetic (amazing menswear-sweaters and jackets from Memphis, TN), Takel (gorgeous mens shirts from L.A.), Kitchen Orange (funky womenswear- sweaters and coats from Canada), Preloved (Mens and Womens one-off reconstructed garments from Canda). We will be sure to post these hot items as they roll in.

Alter also has Holiday on the mind and so we are offering to you all for the first time beautiful home acessories and fun gifts for the X-mas season. Arriving in mid-November you can get all your holiday gift giving done at ALTER! Weather its fashion or great objects for the home its going to be a one-stop-shopping for all on your list! Images of these gorgeous items will be up when we get them. Get ready!

October 24, 2007

New Denim at ALTER!

New Cheap Monday washes have just arrived at ALTER...

Cheap Monday-Tight Fit-Worker Stripe-$65**SOLD OUT**


Cheap Monday- TIght Fit-Very stretch one wash-$65**SOLD OUT**


Cheap Monday- Narrow-Light weight dry-$65**SOLD OUT**

Cheap Monday- Regular Fit- YD Black-$65**SOLD OUT**

October 18, 2007

Recycled Rings

These great conversation pieces are created from vintage rings that are hand sewn and embroidered with thin yarn and beads
The craftmanship is amazing and intricate. All Recycled Rings are one-of-a-kind and $55.


**SOLD OUT**


Red Ring ($55)**SOLD OUT**


Large Yellow Ring ($55)**SOLD OUT**

October 10, 2007

THE LOOKS pt. 3

The latest installment of THE lOOK has been styled with Fall in mind...the weather is starting to break from hot and humid to cooler more Fall weather, FINALLY. Accessorising makes an outfit and we love mixing prints and casual with dressy. These looks work for day/night/work/play or just strolling along Franklin St. Whenever you wear them your sure to make traffic come to a hault!

For the ALTER GIRLS military inspired, layering, metallics and purple is super hot for FALL!

**SOLD OUT**
C.Luce Ruffle Trench shown in olive. Avail. in Black or White too.
*converts into a long jacket as well! ($109)
Cheap Monday-Tight Fit-Italian Unwash ($65)
Plaid Circle Bag ($58)
Spitfire Sunglasses ($38)
Vintage Boots ($125)


**SOLD OUT**
Silver Trench Coat ($99)
Kitchen Orange merino wool cardigan ($100)
Purple gathered top ($58)
Purple Plaid Bag ($65)
Purple Patent Pumps ($45)


**SOLD OUT**
Renee C. Gold Dress ($105)
Renee C. Black w/ gold fleck Turtleneck ($38)
*the perfect layer under any dress
Peter Grimm Fedora ($38)

For the ALter Boys, its all about Cardigans, stripes and mixing plaids to look sharp on your ladies arm!

**SOLD OUT**
Cheap Monday Stripe Velour Cardi in black ($65)
*Available in Navy
Black Skinny Tie ($28)
Vintage Button-down shirt ($39)
Cheap Monday-Regular Fit ($65)
Peter Grimm Bugsby Wool Hat ($38)
Vintage Boots ($75)


**SOLD OUT**
This Old Thing? Greenpoint Tee ($30)
Kill City Western Shirt ($58)
This Old Thing? Reconstructed Sleeveless Plaid Vest ($78)
Cheap Monday Tight Fit 45Min wash ($65)
Schmoove-Union Punch Desert Black ($138)


**SOLD OUT**
M.F. Clothing- Stripe Baseball 3/4 sleeve Tee ($34)
This Old Thing? Reconstructed Vest ($45)
Cheap Monday Tight Fit O.D.Black ($65)
SChmove Jamaica Derby- Optic ($138)



NY MAGAZINE.COM's Shop-A-matic is back and is offering everyone a great guide to find the perfect pair of shoes. Two of ALTER's stocked Schmoove Shoes made the cut. Check them out here out and all the other fab shoes.

October 3, 2007

So many things...

So many things are flying in and OUT of the door this early fall season. We have been restocking all the sold out pieces you all are asking for and getting more great things to adorn yourselves with!



Greenpoint is on fire! No its just a strange rain storm with a gorgeous sunset as a backdrop.


Hot New Label, Da*Nada creates great bags and accessories. This large Hobo Bag has an elasticated handle that fits snuggly when on your shoulder. Its super roomy and stylish for all your daily needs. ($89) **SOLD OUT**


We also have by Da*Nada beautiful Rabbit Fur Scarves in three colors, tan, olive and black. ($75)**SOLD OUT**

SPITFIRE from London are a hot sunglass company that is offering you awsome colors and shapes to keep your eyes UV protected and not to mention super fashionable

Candybar- red/black or navy/black ($38)**SOLD OUT**


DNA Cowboy- Red or Brown ($38)**SOLD OUT**


Mendoza- Black or Brown ($38)**SOLD OUT**


Million at 20- brown or Black ($38)**SOLD OUT**

For a limited time only you will receive a canvas cotton Alter shopping bag instead of our usual brown paper bag to carry your purchases. Use it again and again- bring it to the grocery, or to you next shopping adventure at Alter. Really, just rock it every days because it's cute.