August 22, 2008

New: Cheap Monday Men

Cheap Monday's Fall Collection for men has stormed its way onto our racks. We have a great selection of items for your Fall wardrobe.

Cheap Monday: Nic Faux Leather Jacket $140.00**SOLD OUT**
This is one of the best faux leather we have ever seen. This slim fitting bomber jacket is the perfect fall weather jacket.

Cheap Monday: Carrot Pant in Dark Grey, $115.00**SOLD OUT**
The Carrot pant is a double pleated front trouser with a slim leg.

Cheap Monday: Apart Coat in Black, $220.00**SOLD OUT**
A great fall into winter knee length coat that is very soft and feels like your wearing a blanket.

Cheap Monday: Beck Coat in black, $220.00**SOLD OUT**
This coat has a coated fabric and 6 pockets to keep your digits warm and all your things close.

Cheap Monday: Bjarne Cardigan, $75.00**SOLD OUT**
A 3 button cardigan great for layering, also comes in an off white color.

Cheap Monday: Bruce T in Silver/ 8 bit, $28.00**SOLD OUT**

Cheap Monday: Loose Shirt in blue check, $ 65.00**SOLD OUT**
Cheap Monday's shirts always have a great tailored fit.
We also have this shirt in a tan and black version.
Cheap Monday: Simon Jacket in black, $68.00**SOLD OUT**
We love this sweatshirt for its motorcycle jacket inspired design and it's diagonal Zipper.

August 20, 2008

New bags in at Alter 140


Nila Anthony- PVC Satchel with 2 side pockets in Grey: $75.00**SOLD OUT**
This medium sized purse has pockets on each end, as well as compartment pockets on the inside. Beautiful soft grey color and chunky chrome hardware.

Side view of pockets and the hardware.**SOLD OUT**

Nila Anthony- Patch worked PVC convertible bag in Black: $75.00**SOLD OUT**
The quilted shiny/matte finish gives this bag a chic, slick look.


You can also carry this bag by the side chain straps to give it more of a hobo look. It is a great day into night bag with this convertible strap design. **SOLD OUT**

Nila Anthony- Large Woven PVC bag in Black: $85.00**SOLD OUT**
This bag has a cute carpet bag shape to it, with great woven texture and long handle straps.

Brown leather tote from Instyle: $135.00**SOLD OUT**
Might be the cutest leather bag we've ever had. Perfect size, shape and pockets.

Back is quilted leather with another pocket.


Black leather tote from Instyle: $135.00.**SOLD OUT**
Same as brown one above. A totally different (but still adorable) look in black.


Grey leather, multi pocket purse from Instyle: $145.00. **SOLD OUT**

New: Takel Shirts for men

Every Alter guy's favorite shirt line, Takel has just sent us some great new shirts to get you through late summer and early fall.

Takel- Clear Snap Shirt with 2 welt front pockets in Mudd: $75.00**SOLD OUT**


Takel- Clearwater Stripe shirt with button **SOLD OUT**
front and 2 welt pockets in White with blue stripe: $75.00

Takel- Clear Short Sleeve Shirt with welt pockets
and contrast stitching in Navy:$75.00**SOLD OUT**


Takel- Clear Snap front shirt with welted pockets and contrast stitching in Blue: $75.00 **SOLD OUT**


Takel- Link button down shirt in Red: $75.00**SOLD OUT**


Detail view

August 15, 2008

US RAGS Men: part 3

US Rags: Ultra soft, long sleeve tee with Army style bib (front and back): $55.00.**SOLD OUT**

Back View.

Also available in charcoal.**SOLD OUT**

US Rags: U-Neck raglan sleeve burn-out shirt: $39.00. **SOLD OUT**


Great color and texture to wear by itself or as a layering piece. **SOLD OUT**

US RAGS Men: part 2

AMAZING! Reconstructed leather jacket from US Rags. This might be the best reconstructed (made from other jackets) work we have ever seen, especially in leather. Quantities are extremely limited, and they are only available in a size Small (Men's jacket size 36/38)

Back View: Beautiful details and seem work on the entire garment.

Great zipper hardware on the pockets, cuffs and front.

US Rags postal service nylon bag with strap: $45.00.**SOLD OUT**


Detail: The metal closure on the drawstring top is very serious!

US RAGS Men: part 1

NEW! US Rags ultra soft, reversible, 3/4 length sleeve 'football' shirt: $45.00**SOLD OUT**

US Rags: Black with white polka dot cardigan: $59.00.**SOLD OUT**

Contrast print on the inside. This cardigan is SUPER slim fitting and soft, perfect weight for end of summer evenings and into fall.**SOLD OUT**

August 14, 2008

US Rags at Alter Men

US Rags is a fantastic line that is designed and manufactured in Los Angeles, CA. Most of their garments are made from dead stock vintage fabrics, giving them a modern look with a vintage feel.

We have amazingly soft Tee's, double zip hoodies and even some very well made reconstructed leather motorcycle jackets (photos of all will be up soon).
Meanwhile, here is look at one of the tops we got in.
U.S Rags Reversible Football Tee in Navy/Grey $ 45.00**SOLD OUT**
Reverse this tee inside out and you will get its contrasting colors.

August 10, 2008

Anglomania at Alter 140!

The highly anticipated Melissa Shoes by Vivienne Westwood have just arrived. These mary janes are absolutely adorable for fall. This shoe was originally created in leather for Westwood's "Summertime" collection in 2000, and has been reinvented in the form of injected plastic by Melissa.

Melissa x Westwood Beige Mary Jane $199.00.**SOLD OUT**

Melissa x Westwood Black Mary Jane $199.00.**SOLD OUT**


Melissa x Westwood Navy Blue Mary Jane $199.00. **SOLD OUT**

August 8, 2008

Alter 140 on RACKED.COM

Racked.com sent a photographer over first thing this morning to shoot the new store. The photos came out great! Check out the article here

Alter 140 OPEN for Business!


Above: A woman waiting patiently last night for the Alter 140 grand opening party to begin! It was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came out to help us celebrate. We will have lots of interior shots posting very soon.

August 2, 2008

Alter Women's store opens 08/08/08!


It's official! ALTER 140 will open this coming FRIDAY August 8th, 2008. The new location (which is directly across the street from the first Alter) will house or women's clothing, shoes and accessories. ALTER 109 will turn over to all Men's the same day! More Alter for everyone. 
Both shops will keep the same hours (see side bar).