Just in: Matt & Nat Bags

New Matt & Nat bags have arrived and we have a different bag for all your needs.
These bags are perfect shapes and very utilitarian. Check them out and give us a call if you would like to order.


Matt & Nat Paltrow Bag in brown $265.00 ***SOLD OUT***
The Paltrow bag isn't just your typical bag from these amazing designers. It has pockets everywhere! There are about 16 pockets on this bag and half of them are on the outside. The reason why this bag has so many pockets is because it is designed specifically as a DIAPER BAG. Yes ladies, a chic diaper bag that does not scream baby bag but instead, I am a fashionable mom. This is the diaper bag that even your man won't be embarrassed of carrying.
Check out all the bells and whistles that it has to offer below.


Interior detail.
Lined with super soft ultra suede fabric there is a pocket for everything. 2 zippered pockets, 2 flap pockets and 2 bucket pockets for all your little ones needs.


This bag also offers a few baby necessities like a changing pad (in the forefront) a bottle carrier (on left) and another separate zippered pouch for anything you want to put in it. AMAZING!

*The following bags are made of a new Matt & Nat lining fabric which is made up of 100% recycled plastic bottles! They just keep amazing us every season with their new bag and fabric designs.


Matt & Nat: Gehry Bag, grey $256.00 OUT OF STOCK
Stats: The Gehry features top zipper closure, 2 hand held or shoulder straps and 1 external zipper pocket on back. Interior includes zip pocket, cell phone and PDA pockets. Comes with detachable, adjustable shoulder strap.
You can also carry this bag a few different ways, see below.


One way is of course by the Shoulder strap


or by the shorter double handles in which make this bag a bit larger to fit even more things into it.


Interior detail.
Lining is made of 100% recycled plastic bottles.


Back detail has a large zippered pocket


Zed in mustard Japanese Paper $245.00 OUT OF STOCK
Stats: The Zed features 2 compartments with top zipper closure and two hand held straps. Interior includes zip pocket, cell phone and PDA pockets. Comes with detachable, adjustable shoulder strap.
This bag is great size you could even keep files and folders in it for when you have to bring work home with you.


Top view of double zippered compartments


Interior fabric detail.
Lining is made of 100% recycled plastic bottles.


Back detail and shoulder strap.


Hamburg in Japanese Paper, black $245.00 OUT OF STOCK
Stats: The Hamburg features top double zip closure and 2 shoulder or hand held straps. Interior includes a zip pocket, cell phone and PDA pockets.
A bit smaller then the Zed bag in the previous post this everyday bag will go perfectly with all your new spring jackets.


Side view of hardware detail.

PRELOVED IN-STORE EVENT 2/22/09

Alter is pleased to announce the arrival of the Women's spring '09 collection from Canadian fashion house Preloved. In honor of this new collection Alter will be hosting an in-store launch party/shopping event with Preloved founder Julia Grieve and members of the Preloved team from Toronto. The event will take place at the Alter Women's shop located at 140 Franklin Street in Brooklyn, NY on Sunday, February 22nd, from 7PM to 9PM.

Guests at the event will be the first to view, try and buy the latest pieces from Preloved, as well as have an opportunity to meet and greet with the brains behind the ever growing Preloved operation. Champagne will be served throughout the event.

Items from the Preloved spring collection which will be debuted at this event include tunics, cardigans, dresses, skirts and tee's ranging in price from $129.00 to $250.00. Each and every garment is made (in Canada) from reclaimed items such as button down shirts, trench coats, vintage curtains, sweaters and wool trousers which are cut and sewn into marvelous one of a kind pieces with a strong sense of design, style and fit. There will be approximately 60 women's pieces available at the Alter launch party/shopping event. Several Men's styles will be available at Alter in March.

Alter has been stocking Preloved since the Fall of 2007. According to Tommy Cole and Roy Caires (co-owners/buyers for Alter Men's & Women's shops) every Preloved collection thus far has sold out out in a matter of weeks. The wearable, fashion forward looks from Preloved have become a favorite among the Alter clientele, as well as models, actors and musicians such as Angela Lindvall, Hillary Duff, Maria Menounos, Anne Hathaway, Christine Horne, Kate Hudson and Daria Werbowy.

Preloved Spring '09 Collection Launch/Shopping Event at Alter.
Sunday, February 22nd, 2009 from 7PM to 9PM.
Free Champagne!!!
Alter accepts Cash, Mastercard, Visa and AMEX.

Alter is located at 140 Franklin Street
(between Greenpoint Avenue and Milton Street) in Greenpoint, Brooklyn NY 11222.
Subway: G Train to Greenpoint Ave.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

NEW: Greenpoint Tee's by ALTER

The now infamous Greenpoint Tee's are back in stock in new colors for Spring!
Represent the hood yourself or give one as a souvenir to a visiting relative or friend. Everyone loves them.


Greenpoint Tee for Ladies in heather Grey $30.00
Sizes S- L available



Greenpoint Tee in Army Green for Guys $30.00
We brought back the first color we ever did this tee in to commemorate our 2 year anniversary of ALTER.
Sizes S- XL available





Greenpoint Tee for Guys in Black $30.00
We have also added this color way for guys.
Sizes S- XL available

New: Kill City for the ladies

Our newest delivery from L.A's Kill City has lots of color splashes for our bold ladies out there but also a subdued version for you girls who want a little something sexy.


Kill City hooded Tank in Grey/Pink $69.00
A slouchy tank that has all the right elements. 1. an over sized hood and 2. Front pouch pockets.
This piece is all about color and layering it with even more color! Time to get your spring time hues in order. This one will surely put you in the mood.
Sizes XS- L


Side view.
The underarm drape allows you to show some layers, or skin if your feeling sassy.
Throw this piece over a tank dress for extra styling value or over another tank top and jeans for a casual look.


Back view.
Over sized hood's are the look.


Like we said in the intro, if you want to stay in the solid color family then you can't go wrong with black. Here is the side detail of the black version. **SOLD OUT**


Kill City funnel neck tank dress in grey/pink $84.00
ON SALE! $68.00
Another soft jersey tank dress that you will live in. The low belt lets you play with the length of this one. Rock it as a dress or with your go to tights in your closet.
Sizes XS-L


Neck and print detail. ON SALE! $68.00
The large funnel neck floats around the face. It also has buttons that run along the neck so you can open it up for even more drape.


Back view. ON SALE! $68.00


Also available in all black. **SOLD OUT**
Here is a detail of the collar again w/ the button feature
Sizes XS- L

NEW: Pointer Shoes

We are very excited to be stocking Pointers U.S debut of cool sneaks for guys.
Here is a little bio on the brand.
Established in 2004, Pointer was created with the aim of making simple, well-designed casual shoes in response to a market then saturated with increasingly technical trainers and hyped-up limited edition sneakers. Pointer employs people it likes, from artists to interns; based in London, the company is backed by a creative stable of friends and co-conspirators, inspired and informed by everything from art and music to skateboarding and breakfast.
-pointersfootwear


Pointers, Seeker IV canvas/leather sneaker in black $86.00
A lo-top sneaker that is understated that will go with everything
Sizes 8-12 available


Detail.
We like the mix of canvas and leather that Pointer does so well.


Toe box detail


Pointer, Taylor Sneaker in black $135.00
Its all in the mix. A lo-top lace up with a lot of texture.
Sizes 8- 13 available


Detail. The laces on this one is made of raw leather while the midsection is made of canvas


Detail:
The toe box is made of all leather as well as the back heel of the shoe.


Pointer Soma II in Mysterioso (Eggplant) $90.00 ON SALE $69.00
A hi-top sneaker blending the canvas and leather mix as seen in most of Pointers shoes.
We love the bit of street but chic feel of this one. The purple color is hits a high note as well.


Top view. ON SALE $69.00


Toe box view. ON SALE $69.00
Here you can see the leather trimming out the front of the shoe

New Arrivals: Cheap Monday Spring/Summer for Men

A great shipment from Cheap Monday has really put us in a Spring time mood. Lots of shirt options, new jeans and even shorts. Time to start getting that Summer time wardrobe together.


Charlie Check Shirt in blk/white $55.00
A great shirt with a skewed pocket flaps over the front pockets.


Jason Shorts in Grey/white $55.00
Clean front shorts in a light weight cotton.


Hardy shirt with mini check print in black $65.00 **SOLD OUT**
We love Cheap Monday button downs. Always a nice tailored fit and price!


Fritz Sleeveless Tee with Epaulets in Black $35.00
A great layering piece under fancy button down or just as is. The Epaulets on the shoulder gives this tee that little bit of extra attitude.


Anthony shirt with band collar and snap front in white $65.00
ON SALE! $49.00
This shirt has a band collar with a tab and a snap closure. You can wear this one on its own or with layers as shirt jacket. Pair it up under a blazer for a new fresh look to your casual suits


Anthony shirt with band collar and snap front in black $65.00
ON SALE! $49.00
Same as above but in black


Cole polo with zipper pocket in army green melange $45.00
A classic polo with a twist. Epaulets on the shoulder and a chunky zipper over the pocket give it a modern update.


Autobahn jeans in Steineren wash $69.00 **ON SALE $55.00**
This jean is a straight leg fit. The fabric is so light its perfect for the nice weather coming our way.
Sizes 27- 38 available in both 32 and 34 length


Back view **ON SALE $55.00**

NEW: Maxx & Unicorn

We have new Maxx & Unicorn Wallets and Card holders.
High Quality Italian leathers are used to make these wallets and card holders. It's folded and bonded design is what makes this wallet very unique.


Maxx & Unicorn Card Holders in Black or Brown Leather


http://shop.alterbrooklyn.com/men/accessories/wallets.html


These sleek card holders can be used to keep your business cards in or as a wallet.


Back View
With one pocket you can really fit a lot into this card holder/ wallet as the leather will expand nicely.


Maxx & Unicorn Wallet in Black $ 88.00


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This wallet is made from Italian cowhide leather and has an amazing hand to it.
The new wallet design is a 1/4 inch taller then the original wallets so you now can fit Euro's into it as well as the good Ol' American dollar.


Inside detail of wallet.
1 main compartment for your bills and 2 card slot pockets for everything else

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NEW: Matt & Nat Laptop Carriers

First of many Spring '09 bags from Matt & Nat!


Matt & Nat: Reed Laptop bag, Grey $220.00
"Grey vegan leather laptop carrier with light grey faux suede lining, tone on tone stitching, antique silver and brushed nickel hardware and MATT & NAT logo bar. The Reed features top double zip closure, padded lining and 1 external zipper pocket on front. Interior includes 3 pen holders, zip, cell phone and PDA pockets. Comes with detachable, adjustable shoulder strap."


Interior detail.
This simply designed laptop case features 1 main compartment and a massive velcro pocket you can slip your new MacBook into.


Back View and strap detail.


Matt & Nat: Archive Laptop bag, Optic White, $284.00
"The Archive features top double zip closure, 2 external zipper pockets on front and 1 external zipper pocket on back. Interior includes zip, cell phone and PDA pockets, 3 pen holders and protective laptop sleeve. Comes with detachable, adjustable shoulder strap"


Interior detail.
A Removable laptop case as well as many pockets are a staple feature for most of Matt & Nat's gorgeous bags.


Back View.
One large back zippered pocket as well as teh dual tone shoulder strap are nice touches.



Matt & Nat: Moz Laptop bag, black, $265.00 **SOLD OUT**
"The Moz features 2 compartments with top zipper closure, and 2 external vertical zip pockets on front. Interior of 1 compartment includes protective laptop sleeve; other compartment includes mesh zip pocket, cell phone and PDA pockets and 3 pen holders. Comes with adjustable and detachable shoulder strap."

- descriptions via Matt & Nat website


Detail


Detail of the other compartment's organizational features


Back Detail