New Looks: Spring Layering

Time to roll up those jeans and slip on some canvas shoes as Spring arrives in Brooklyn.

Zanerobe Ammo jacket $199.00   Cheap Monday Navy Nice $75.00   Franklin Sunglasses $20.00

Zanerobe Tide Shirt  $109.00    Generic Surplus Wellington sneaker $70.00

Kill City Mod Fit jeans $109.00   Shades of Grey Bandana shirt $105.00

TM1985 + ALTER Holster wallet $195.00

Headhoods Brooklyn Tee $30.00   Easy sunglasses $20.00

Generic Surplus Canvas Slip on $70.00

Newly arrived: Headhoods

Brooklyn based Headhoods has added a new color way to their iconic Brooklyn Basketball tee. 

The Camo printed tee with hand silk screened logo is a fresh take on this classic tee. 

Get one online 

Press: Brooklyn Magazine

CLICK HERE for the full article on Bkmag.com

New Arrival: Uzi

Brooklyn design label UZI has dropped off their lightweight cotton tops and dresses at our Franklin St and Graham Ave stores. The line has a great boxy silhouette to its designs which flatters all body types and their use of bold all over prints are hand done making each a one of a kind.

 

New addition: TM 1985

The newest addition to the TM 1985 bag collection. 

Envelope messenger in olive $244.00

Olive wax cotton mixed with black leather, double ring and hook closure, adjustable belt buckle shoulder strap.

available at our Franklin Street Men's store.

photo via @alterbrooklyn instagram

Brand Debut: TM 1985

TM1985 is a line of bags and accessories by Brooklyn based designer Tielor McBride. With TM1985 Tielor provides high quality products crafted in the US, composed of top-quality US-sourced leather, canvas and hardware. Fusing a rugged style with rich detail and integrity, these men's and women's accessories are often inspired by vintage military, utility and artisan goods from the golden-age of manufacturing.

We are excited to be one of the first shops to be stocking these handcrafted beauties at our Franklin St. and Graham Ave locations (and online, soon).

TM 1985 Envelope Messenger bag in Sage $244.00

Waxed Canvas and Brown leather messenger style bag with adjustable belt strap and brass hardware.
 2 interior pockets and 1 exterior back pocket. Made to carry up to a 15" Macbook.
(closed) 14" H x 16" W (open) 18"H x 16"w

TM 1985 Roll top backpack in Canyon Brown $432.00

Luxurious leather backpack with roll down opening, exterior zipper pocket, brass hardware, off white webbing shoulder straps trimmed in leather. Can accommodate up to a 17" Macbook

21" H x 9" W x 7"D

TM 1985 Roll top backpack in Green and black $336.00

Waxed canvas with leather detailing, cotton webbing with leather trim shoulder straps and brass hardware through out. Can accommodate up to a 17" Macbook

21" H x 9" W x 7"D

Detail of main compartment opening

TM 1985 iPad case $96.00

Keep your iPad safe and chic in either an oil cloth ( left ) or waxed canvas (right) case. Simple leather closure makes for secure and quick access to your machine. 

Measures 10" H x 8"W

Get your Greenpoint tees!

We just received our classic Greenpoint Warehouse print tee in a new Heather Army color for men.

These t-shirts were the very first item we made for Alter's opening back in 2007. The print is taken from a photo of the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse on West street (below). 

At $30 a piece, with sizes ranging from Mens Small to XL and Womens Small to Large these tee's make a great gift! Order today to get it shipped in time for the holidays.

 Alter Men's Greenpoint Warehouse T-Shirt $30.00

Available in Heather Army, Tri Blend Black and Athletic Grey

Sizes Small, Medium, Large and XL

Shop Now

 Alter Women's Greenpoint Warehouse T-Shirt $30.00

Available in Tri Blend Black and Athletic Grey

Sizes Small, Medium and Large

Shop Now

Re-Stock: Greenpoint T-Shirts

The Alter-exclusive Greenpoint Warehouse Tee's are back in stock! We have been producing and selling this design since the day we opened back in February 2007. Below are the new styles for Fall 2010...

Above: The Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse garage on West Street at Milton Street which inspired our tee shirt print.

Greenpoint Warehouse Tee by Alter, Army Green $30.00
Available in Mens sizes Small to XL.

Warehouse Print Detail

Greenpoint Warehouse Tee by Alter, Black $30.00

Available in Mens sizes Small to XL.

Warehouse Print Detail

Greenpoint Warehouse Tee by Alter, Tri-Blend Coffee $30.00

Available in WOMENS (only) sizes Small to Large.


Editors Note: This is our 666th post!

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.

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)

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!

Bigger and Better!

We recently expanded the size of the shop to better suit your fashion needs! A brand new room houses additional clothing and a larger section of jewelry. New Fall Collections are arriving as we speak from Kill City and Cheap Moday. More merchandise coming this week, including the debut of SCHMOOVE footwear for Men. We will be one of two stores in NYC carrying it. These shoes are amazing guys! Tomorrow we are off to Las Vegas for the big trade shows. We're gonna find the hottest sh*t on the planet and bring it straight back to Greenpoint!


Schmoove Mid Cut Black**SOLD OUT**

Schmoove Desert puch metalic**SOLD OUT**
*more styles and colors coming soon!

Lucky magazine loves Greenpoint!

The September issue of Lucky Magazine (on newstands now) features a map of the lovely shops of Greenpoint! And also a great New York City Shopping guide. get yours now!

NEW at ALTER: H. Fredriksson

Alter is now featuring tank tops & tee thirts from designer H.Fredriksson. Quantities are limited, so stop in ASAP and check out these stunning silk-screened tanks and tees. Go to H.Fredriksson to see more of her beautiful collection.

**SOLD OUT**
Don't worry boys, 3 awesome styles in men's fits are comming from H.Fredriksson in about 3 weeks! Stay tuned.
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Champagne bash on Sunday afternoon, we had a blast. Hope to see you all again soon.