ALTER: Summer 2009

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July 17, 2009

Alter-vision: Sunglasses

The future is bright kids! Shade those peepers with UV400 protection from one of these classic sunglass styles, available at Alter this summer. We still have Teashades available as well!

Feline Sunglasses, Tortoise, $20.00

Felix Sunglasses, Black, $28.00

SoHo Sunglasses, Black, $20.00

SoHo Sunglasses, Tortoise, $20.00

Westchester Sunglasses, Caramel, $20.00

July 16, 2009

Do you love a winter white? Well now it's time to feature some SUMMER BLACK!

Wearing color everyday is cute for summer, but we feel you should always have a few strong black pieces in your closet... introducing, the SUMMER BLACK COLLECTION.

Lightweight button down tunic/top with waist tie, $48.00

Lightweight button down tunic/top with waist tie, detail.

Cotton Tunic length dress with ovesized pockets, $55.00
*Out of stock

Adjustable strap across the chest for better fit.
*Out of stock

Lightweight pant jumper with double waist tie, $65.00
*Out of stock

Pant jumper, double waist tie detail.
*Out of stock

The leather Georgie Shoe (with hidden wedge heel) by 80%20 will go perfectly with any of these pieces, and is now on SALE! Was: ~~$185.00~~ Now: $99.00!
Sizes 9 and 10 available (note: they run about a half size large, 9 would fit 9.5, etc..).

Georgie Shoe by 80%20, inside detail. Was: ~~$185.00~~ Now: $99.00!

Georgie Shoe by 80%20, back view. Was: ~~$185.00~~ Now: $99.00!

New: Summer tops for Women under $50.00!

Just received a few chic & cheap tops for women. Lightweight material and soft colors, perfect for this time of year. Available in sizes Small, Medium, large.

Button down plaid top with pin-tuck pleats, off white/blue, $45.00 **Sold Out**

Waistband bow detail. **Sold Out**

Chambray cotton top with cinched sides, light blue, $49.00 **Sold Out**

Side cinch detail. **Sold Out**

Distressed front button down shirt, Grey, $49.00 **Sold Out**

Adjustable sleeve detail. **Sold Out**

July 13, 2009

Alter boys visit KOOS at his NYC studio.

Above: Roy Caires, Koos van den Akker and Tommy Cole at Koos' studio 7/13/09

This past Sunday afternoon we had a surprise visit at the store from legendary fashion designer Koos van den Akker. A friend of Alter (who had worked for Koos in the past) thought he would appreciate the shop, so she brought him in to check it out. It was only a matter of minutes before we were intensly engaged in conversations of fashion, art, reconstructed neckties, and whatever else it is that we do. It was decided right there and then, that we would visit Koos at his studio in Manhattan the next day.

So today we headed into the city for our visit with Koos. He showed us garments from all stages of his career, old and new, finished and not. He gave us tips and advice on ways to work with fabric, and shared photographs of himself and his work over the last 70 years.

If you think you have never seen his work before, think again. Koos is the man who hand made the infamous sweaters worn by Bill Cosby on The Cosby Show.

To read his full story, visit his website: www.koosnewyork.com. You should also read this great interview with Koos from the Vice Magazine website.

Above: A Cosby-like sweater and a "work-in-progress" rain coat. The colors and textures on the sweater are done entirely by sewn down collaged fabric techniques, a Koos trademark.

Above: A dress made of "gutted and flattened" neckties starts to take shape.

We were thrilled and inspired to meet this amazing artist. There was even talk of some Koos originals hitting the racks at Alter sometime in the near future.

To be continued...

June 24, 2009

New: Womens Boots by OTBT

Above: The Ashland Boot, womens lace-up canvas boots by OTBT. These shoes are constructed with high quality materials, authentic colors and a tough sole designed for maximum durability and functionality. OTBT ("off the beaten track") shoes are the ultimate travel shoe, and now available at Alter! Womens sizes US 6 - 10.

Ashland Boot by OTBT in Grey, $89.00.

Ashland Boot by OTBT in Grey, side view.

Ashland Boot by OTBT in Grey, detail.

Ashland Boot by OTBT in Olive, $89.00.

Ashland Boot by OTBT in Olive, side view.

Ashland Boot by OTBT in Olive, detail.

June 19, 2009

New: Necklaces by Erin Considine

Brooklyn based jewelry designer Erin Considine has brought us some beautiful necklaces for Summer. Made of braided and crocheted hand-dyed yarns, these necklaces feel nice against the skin during sticky summer days.

Multi strand yarn necklace by Erin Considine $40.00

Yarn necklace with block beads by Erin Considine $60.00

Yarn necklace with antique skeleton key by Erin Considine $70.00

Yarn necklace with antique skeleton key by Erin Considine: detail.

Vintage Preview

Tons of new vintage goods now in store. Please note, all Vintage pieces you see on here are ONE-OF-A-KIND and will not be around for long. Come in and take a look!

Vintage burgundy leather boots, Size 10 $85.00

Vintage distresses tan leather boots, Size 10.5 $85.00

Vintage brown leather lace up boots Size 11/11.5 $85.00 Sold!

Vintage tan leather Chelsea boots, Size 11 $85.00 Sold!

For Men: Vintage Western Shirts $45.00, Blazers $98.00, and Shorts $59.00

Mens vintage rack detail.

For Women: Vintage dresses $55.00 - $85.00 and button down shirts $45.00

Womens vintage rack detail.

Cloth Guatemalan belts (approx. 45" long) $15.00 each!

New: Vintage Ties & Bowties

We have an all new selection of skinny vintage neckties and bow ties. They make a perfect Fathers Day gift at the recession friendly price of $28.00 each.
Dad not hip enough? Then get one for yourself to pair with a This Old Thing? vest and you'll be the sharpest looking guy at the party.