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.

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.

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**

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

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)

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!

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**

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.