Alter Capsule Collection: Women

The Alter capsule collection is available in stores and now online! Check out a preview of each piece below and jump onto our online store for even more details and photos.

  The Convert Dress $175.00 $85.00
Beautifully tailored shirt dress in a fun mix of fabrics and prints.
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The Belted Shift Dress $155.00
SOLD OUT
Gorgeous linen shift dress in gradient print with removable Obi belt.
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The Cowl Top $88.00 $59.00
Lightweight cowl neck top in olive and black combo.
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 The Tie Top, Polka Dot Print $68.00 $45.00
Fun square dot crop top shirt with waist tie
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The Tie Top, Stripe Print $68.00
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Fine black and white stripe crop top shirt with tie at waist.
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 Women's Contrast Vest $155.00 $85.00

Tailored vest in a black and white stripe and olive canvas mix. 

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Introducing: The Darling Essentials

Alter Brooklyn presents THE DARLING ESSENTIALS: a collection of necessary accessories curated by Darian Darling, available exclusively ONLINE at shop.alterbrooklyn.com.

This "cheap & chic" collection consists of jewelry inspired by dark glamour, nightlife and glitz, as well as Darling-esqe staple wardrobe items such as the Champagne Shadow sheer gloves, the Darling Beret and the Cabaret Diamond Tie.

To learn more about Darian Darling check out her blog: A Guide To Life for Modern Blondes.
For all the latest in nightlife, low-life and tales of excessive champagne consumption, follow her twitter @dariandarling.

 

 

Photographs by Tommy Cole for Alter

Brooklyn, NY

January 2012

Fall Arrival: Senso shoes for Women

ALTER and SENSO have collaborated on an exclusive shoe only available at ALTER.

The Narcisco shoe was made in this unique fabric, a slashed and distressed nubuck suede made to look and feel like real snake skin. 

Senso Narcisco shoe in black $189.00

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New Arrival: TOPMAN

We are very excited to announce today that for the first time since the opening of their own flagship store in New York, TOPMAN will now be stocked exclusively at ALTER.

The TOPMAN collection at ALTER will consist of everything a man needs in his wardrobe from everyday pieces to formal suiting.

Our official images of the collection will be up early next week but the clothes are already on the racks at our Franklin St. Men's store. 

Check out a sneek peek of what is in the shop now via our Facebook page.

Exclusive! Osborn for ALTER

We are very excited to introduce an exclusive collaboration, OSBORN for ALTER shoes. Working together with the designers of Osborn footwear we have created some amazing shoes using vintage fabric from the Alter archives. These shoes are all handmade in Guatemala by artisans and each pair is signed by its maker. The below styles were made for women but guys we will have some for you very soon.

We hope you enjoy these shoes as much as we do.

Osborn for ALTER Houndstooth Boot $165.00 NOW $99.00

Made up from vintage cashmere/ wool black and grey houndstooth fabric mixed with black felted wool. The interior lining is made up of denim.

Osborn shoes look great as you wear them and they break in.

sizes available, women's 10-12

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A new sole from Osborn made from rubber tires

Osborn for ALTER oxfords in Turquoise $149.00 NOW $85.00

This oxford design is a classic Osborn shape and it is enhanced with this punch of turquoise.

This fabric comes from vintage jeans and the original denim side seam is used to make up the toe cap The interior lining is also made from cotton denim.

available in women's sizes 7-10

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Here you can see the craftsmanship of the artisans within the leather work. Also you will find the signature of the maker on the bottoms as well. We love the contrast between the bold turquoise and the warm color of the leather.

Osborn for ALTER Houndstooth Oxford in black/grey $149.00  NOW $85.00

Similar to the Houndstooth boot's color combo but designed in the oxford shape.

Vintage cashmere/ wool houndstooth and Black felted wool, cotton denim lining and leather sole.

available in women sizes 9-11

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Leather sole

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Osborn for ALTER African print Oxford in gold and black $149.00  NOW $75.00

This vintage African fabric with its amazing print came out gorgeous as a pair of shoes!

African printed linen/canvas fabric with denim cotton lining.

Available in women's sizes 9-11

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New: Osborn Shoes x ALTER

We have just received a few new styles of shoes from the amazing design group, Osborn.

These two shoes are made exclusively for ALTER using vintage fabrics from the Alter archive.

Osborn X ALTER shoes in red velvet $99.00

Size available: 39 only

Osborn X ALTER shoes in black/white print $99.00

Size available: 40 only

Osborn shoes are handmade in Guatemala within a fair trade organization.

Below are a few images, care of Osborn, of their production facility.

Vilma hand cutting linings for the shoes.

Sewing on industrial Juki machines.

Karla hand tracing patterns

Hand cutting by Osborn shoe craftsman

ALTER + Osborn Shoes

ALTER has teamed up with Osborn Shoes to create these exclusive and limited edition shoes which are only available in our shops.


ALTER + Osborn Shoes $99.00
These very special shoes were created by the Osborn shoemakers in Guatemala. The gorgeous fabric was given to us from a dear friend who took a trip around the world. When she was in Tanzania, Africa she purchased this fabric and told us to do something cool with it. We approached the Osborn shoemakers and voila an ALTER exclusive.

We have only two pair for Men sizes (41 and 43)
two pairs for woman ( 37 and 38).

New: Gold & Gunmetal Hanger Necklaces

Our signature upside-down hanger necklace is now available with a 14k Gold plated hanger on 18" oxidized sterling silver chain, as well as a Gunmetal plated hanger on 18" sterling silver chain. These beauties are a limited edition of 100 pieces (50 gold, 50 gunmetal) and available exclusively at Alter. We still stock the original sterling hangers as well.


Alter 14k Gold plated hanger on 18" oxidized sterling silver chain, $95.00


Alter 14k Gold plated hanger, detail.


Alter Gunmetal plated hanger on 18" sterling silver chain, $95.00


Alter Gunmetal plated hanger.

Dahl by Alison Kelly for ALTER!

We are thrilled to announce that this Thursday (May 8th) Alter will launch an exclusive womens line from Dahl by Alison Kelly. Alison (Project Runway Season 3 darling) has created an amazing limited edition line of tops, dresses and skirts available exclusively at Alter.

Join us on Thursday from 7 - 10PM to meet Alison and be among the first to view the collection!