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new retail store. Everything in the store is consigned
by individuals: fashion industry people or wealthy celebrities.
Some of the clothes have never been worn and still carry their
retail price tag, probably leftovers from photo shoots or giveaway
samples to models. Some of the clothing has been worn a
few times, and then abandoned by fashion victims who felt compelled
to move on to the next trend.
Whatever the mysterious history of each garment may be, the fact remains the same: the racks of INA are filled with cheaply prices second-hand haute couture clothing in great condition. The INA franchise has grown in recent years with two new Nolita locations: 21 Prince Street, and for men 262 Mott Street. What Goes Around Comes Around (351 W. Broadway) is a classic vintage shop, with racks filled with colorful floral dresses, funky-pattern seventies shirts, and t-shirts with every slogan one can imagine. Lamps, suitcases, and other antique accessories are stacked up on shelves above the clothing racks that reach the ceiling. But most impressive is the collection of vintage leather coats ($150-$300), and jeans and corduroys ($30-$70). About half of the vintage jeans are dead stock that has been sitting in warehouses since the seventies, slightly fading from the sun, still carrying the original Levis or Lee price tag. PAMPERING SoHo Nails (458 West Broadway, 3rd floor) This celeb hub manicure, pedicure, and waxing parlor is possibly SoHo’s best-kept secret. At this poor man’s spa, the manicure/pedicure combo is $18, and includes personal and detailed attention to your nails, as well as a 10-minute heavenly foot massage. This unassuming |
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