ALTER: November 2011

November 29, 2011

Back in Stock: VINTAGE TIES

We just brought in over TWO HUNDRED one-of-a-kind, carefully selected, vintage neck ties.

At only $28.00 each, these fun and colorful ties are perfect for gifting this time of year.

Solids, Stripes, Prints, Knits, Plaids and more.

In store only, come and get 'em!

November 28, 2011

Press: Brackney Belts on THE CUT

From NYmag.com

...and in print!

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Also seen on the NY Mag gift guide: The Spiewak Thoreau Coat in Olive!

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November 26, 2011

Restock: Ellie May by Jeffery Campbell

Ellie May by Jeffery Campbell $189.00

This one sure went fast! We acted quickly on restocking this lovely lady before it was gone for the whole season. Luckily we have more!

Get a pair at our Franklin St store, Graham Ave shop or online

November 23, 2011

Happy Socks by Terry Richardson

We are digging the repurposing of Happy socks into articles of clothing in their new ad campaign shot by Terry Richardson

Makes us want to get out our sewing machine and see what we can come up with ourselves. It also reminds us of the brilliant Maison Martin Margiela who in his '91-92 Fall collection created tops recycled from old but unused military socks. Check out a step by step tutorial of who you can make your very own here.

Photos by Terry Richardson

Styling by Mel Ottenberg, Adam Selman

Creative Director Jen Brill

November 22, 2011

Textures & Stripes

Life After Denim Norway Sweater $98.00
Life After Denim know how to make good menswear.
This crew neck sweater features the knit in reverse. What is typically the underside of a knit is now on the outside. A cool effect to an otherwise classic sweater.

Buttons Over dyed stripe shirt $75.00

Seeing stripes? A play on vertical and diagonal stripes, contrast white stitching and silver buttons adds a lot of character to this soft cotton shirt.

Buttons Heavy stripe shirt $85.00

Soft cotton flannel shirt with a horizontal stripe made up of charcoal, white and red. Two breast pockets, epaulets and raglan seam across shoulder. Contrast fabric can be found under the placket as well as sleeve cuff.

Sharp and Snazzy!

Shades of Grey Hunting Blazer $220.00 SOLD OUT

A beautifully tailored 3 button jacket in a black and blue plaid. Inspired from a classic hunting jacket with angular elbow patches and upper back yoke in black. The collar can be buttoned all the way up and secured with the cross tab for more of a military look.

Life After Denim Double breasted jacket $225.00 SOLD OUT

A very dapper double breasted wool blend jacket.

Life After Denim Chino $89.00 SOLD OUT

The popular clean front, 5 pocket slim fit chino is now available in blue!

Check out the other color options here

Shown here with belt

Fluevog shoes ( in store only )

New Arrivals: Dark and Graphic

Life After Denim Lineage sweater $89.00
An extra wide horizontal stripe sweater with rolled crew neck collar. Wool blend.

Shades of Grey pullover hoodie $125.00
A sporty sweatshirt with exposed seams and cowl neck hoodie.
Designed to be a bit oversized (model wears small) size down for a more tailored fit.

Shades of Grey Two tone hoodie $150.00
Full zip front sweatshirt with contrasting sleeves and hood.
Heavy weight poly/cotton blend knit will keep you warm and looking sharp.

November 21, 2011

New Arrivals: Inspired by Vintage

Check out a few of our newest arrivals for Men all inspired by clothing from yesteryear.

Shades of Grey Naval Sweater $162.00 SOLD OUT
A modern take on an old baval sweater with its rick-rack horizontal blue and white stripes, contrast banding at collar, hem and sleeve cuff. A great chunky weight in a wool and poly blend.
Online store

Shades of Grey Marled shawl collar sweater $155.00 SOLD OUT
Another vintage inspired sweater with a shawl collar neckline, black and red melange knit with a trim fit.
Online store

Life After Denim Slovang Cardigan $115.00 SOLD OUT
A Cotton/ Nylon waffle knit shawl collar cardigan with reversed Angora border trim along hem and sleeves.
Online store

RESTOCKED! 12-4-12

Buttons Double flannel shirt $95.00

Inspired by vintage work wear this heavy cotton shirt with two breast pockets is fully lined in plaid flannel. Light enough to be worn as a shirt or seen here worn as a shirt jacket.

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November 17, 2011

Lovin' it: The Damned

The Damned, a new Men's shoe brand from famed footwear designer Jeffery Campbell launches its debut collection today with the release of their 2012 lookbook. Here are a few of our favorite shots from this up and coming label.

November 16, 2011

What could make a better autumn Sunday than spiked cider, local Dun-well Apple Cider Doughnuts, a Matt & Nat bag giveaway, and 10% off the best vegan men's shoes this side of the sun from Novacas for Brave GentleMan? RSVP on Facebook!

Brave GentleMan A/W 2011/12 Shoe, Boot & Tie Pop-Up Shop at ALTER Graham
Sunday Nov 20th 12-7pm
Dunwell Doughnuts & Spiked Cider! 12-4PM
407 Graham Ave (btwn Jackson and Withers)
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Tel 718.609.0203

Join Brave GentleMan founder Joshua Katcher for a one-day pop-up shop at ALTER on Graham Ave in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This one day pop-up sale will feature Novacas for Brave GentleMan Shoes and Boots ($250 – $300) and Brave GentleMan Label Ties and Bow Ties ($100) all selling at 10% off. Be there early for your chance to win a handsome, eco-lux Matt & Nat bag valued at $245!

From 12-4 enjoy spiked cider and Apple Cider Doughnuts from Dunwell Doughnuts, Williamsburg’s brand new artisanal, vegan doughnut shop, while supplies last.

Ecouterre.com raves about Brave GentleMan, “With its rugged, slicked-back aesthetic and stoic self-assuredness, the Novacas for Brave GentleMan shoe collection underscores one indubitable fact: It’s never been manlier to be vegan. A collaboration between blogger Joshua Katcher of The Discerning Brute and the Portugal-based vegan footwear label… The names of the shoes, ‘Worker,’ ‘Defender,’ and ‘Mastermind,’ call upon traditional roles that men take pride in, and that also inspire men to embrace sustainability and guardianship as very masculine, brave, and necessary work that needs to be done.
An of our ties: “Despite their speckled, tweedy texture, each neck- and bow tie is constructed from a blend of organic cotton and recycled hemp, then stiffened with interfacing derived from recycled plastic bottles—a manufacturing first for ties. All eight designs are crafted in New York City’s historic Garment District under fair-labor conditions, with options that include a 2.5-inch tie, a narrow bow tie, and a broad bow tie, depending on what style of “dappery” is most appropriate for the occasion.”

November 13, 2011

New Arrival: Maxx & Unicorn Wallets

Max & Unicorn Wallets $88.00

Check out the new wallet series by Brooklyn based Maxx & Unicorn. Bold metallic and saturated hues are a the newest addition to this handmade leather collection.

Top to bottom: Bronze, Gunmetal and Blue

If your a classic kind of guy we also have a restock in the Brown and Black wallet here

Inside look

Money pocket as well as two card slots.

This wallet can fit lots of cash and cards.

November 10, 2011

Fall Arrival: Zuriick shoes for Men

Zuriick Andre boot $195.00 SALE $139.00

This boot can easily become your everyday shoe with its understated design, soft suede upper, leather lining and man made sole. Side zip allows you to slip these on and off with ease.

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