NYC 2013: Last Day in Soho
Allow me to exhale a long, loud sigh and lament that all good things must come to an end. [Sigh.] And so it was for our 78-hour trip (but who’s counting?) to NYC. Maxed out on art museums, we spent our final fleeting hours in Soho strolling through blessedly uncrowded streets, shopping a little and soaking up the lively downtown vibe. [Sigh.]
Straight-up icon: on our way from the hotel to the subway for the last time, I zoomed in on the Chrysler Building.
A visit to Soho requires a stop at the Opening Ceremony boutique. The red bandana doors lead to the men’s shop.
The main entrance (i.e. blue doors) leads to women’s wear.
Perfect graffiti on Howard Street. Opening Ceremony isn’t as famous or cutting-edge as, say, Colette in Paris but I love its fresh and offbeat spirit.
Even the sale prices were a tad out of my league, so I happily ended up with some souvenir patches for $5 a pop. The stickers were a colorful freebie.
The OC sales staff gave me a preppy-looking shopping bag. They were friendly and gracious, which sadly seems the exception rather than the rule at high-end, hipster boutiques.
I tweeted my thanks and they immediately replied. Classy.
Seen on Greene Street. I love the fire escapes.
Galeria Melissa located at 102 Greene Street. Melissa is a quirky Brazilian shoe brand known for its collaborations with top designers like Karl Lagerfeld.
In Nolita, we stopped for lunch at Cafetal Social Club, a tiny, unassuming panini place that also served delicious gelato and macarons. Afterwards, we did a slow trek to Bleecker Street to catch the subway, savoring every last minute.
Make love, not war: a mural in Nolita.
Caffeinate or else: homage to Don Draper.
The scream: peek around every corner in Soho and you’ll find a buzzing, vivid scene.
Till next time, New York!
P.S. I was too shy to take any street fashion photos but let me tell you, I saw so many variations of these effortlessly cool styles each day on the subway, on the Upper East Side, in Midtown and of course in Soho. It made people-watching a pure joy!
Info:
Opening Ceremony | 35 Howard Street | New York, NY | 10013 | 212.219.2688 | openingceremony.us
Galeria Melissa | 102 Greene Street | New York, NY | 10012 | 212.775.1950 | shopmelissa.com
Cafetal Social Club | 285 Mott Street | New York, NY | 10012 | 212.966.1259 | cafetalsocialclub.com | Yelp review
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