the PIPELINE: Style on Tap

• September 29, 2009 6:00 PM
• Just Opened

Just Opened: Tom Scott Brings His Offbeat Knitwear to the Lower East Side

By Beverly Fong

Even if we have one cable-knit too many (and we do), the opening of Tom Scott's first flagship boutique last Saturday is bound to get us into some trouble. Inside the minimal setting, the Ecco Domani award-winning designer can really have his way with things, creating just the right inspired environment for his quirky cut-out sweaters, Day-glo pink tanks, and a shag scarf that we want to immediately snuggle up with. All we can say is: Thank God it's cold outside!

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• August 20, 2009 12:09 PM
• Just Opened

First Look! Chloë Sevigny and Opening Ceremony Do Japan

By Connie Wang

Opening Ceremony is a retail NYC staple with it's quirky inventory and mad hatter goods. But a new store opening across the globe will teach us to learn how to play nice and share. Opening in the Shibuya area of Tokyo in 10 days, the new Japan location will feature similar brands but in a decidedly Japanese layout with mini brand-based stalls and an in-house concept restaurant (we're loving the rendered images with diorama-style shopping areas that feel like a chicer version of Peewee's playhouse). In celebration, a slew of short films were made to coordinate with the August 30th opening featuring Jena Malone and Jason Schwartzman. We've got the first of the batch starring a fresh-faced Chloë Sevigny. Enjoy!

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• August 17, 2009 4:02 PM
• Just Opened

Fenton/Fallon Brings Baroque Bling to Freeman's Alley

By Tina Malred

Arguably the chicest dead-end lane in Manhattan, Freeman's alley, home of the redoubtable Freeman's restaurant and Freeman's Sporting Club, has welcomed a new, neighbor to its already crowded environs. The Cut tells us that towards the back of the alley and down a few steps, Dana Lorenz, designer of the Fenton/Fallon jewelry line will open a sublevel boutique for her baroque, vintage inspired bangles, baubles, and necklaces next week. Sure, we'd pop in for the goods on display alone—but given that the faux-eighties space looks like a scene from a Bret Easton Ellis novel (Patrick Nagel paintings included) you can bet we'll be one of the first to duck into Lorenz's basement sublet.

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• June 8, 2009 9:38 AM
• Just Opened

Hot New London Shop: Viola Brings Some Indie Buzz to Bayswater

By Erin Elizabeth Donnelly

Opening a designer boutique in the midst of a recession takes no small amount of gumption, but Sara Lauchlan, owner of the new shop Viola in London's Bayswater area, doesn't seem worried. Nor should she be, judging by the covetable, already-flying-off-the-shelves collection of small indie labels—not to mention a visit from local resident Keira Knightley in the shop's first week. With Viola, Lauchlan, a former buyer for Paul & Joe and The Cross, has fashioned an intimate and inviting two-room den boasting gorgeous hand-painted floors and vintage Michael English prints. Amidst Union Jack pillows from Lost & Found and Undergrowth's witty porcelain tableware, shoppers can discover little names with big talent: Simeon Ferrar, Rika, Jeffrey Montiero, Ambali, Yong, Betty B., and Roseanna, plus a well-edited stash of shoes from Tila March and Maloles. Talk about music to our ears.

Viola is located at 25 Connaught Street, Bayswater, London, England, +020 7262 2722

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• June 3, 2009 2:28 PM
• Just Opened

Heads Up! Victor Osborne Opens Shop on the Lower East Side

By Roxanne Fequiere

Our hats are off to New York-based milliner Victor Osborne, who recently opened his eponymous flagship store on the Lower East Side, just down the street from BBlessing. The designer's impressive resumé includes featured work in the pages of Vogue and Numero, and past collaborations with Tim Hamilton and Sue Stemp. Like his Brooklyn atelier, the Orchard Street store features an active workshop where visitors can see Osborne's wares go from concept to capper. Stop by this summer for a stylish way to keep the sun out of your eyes.

Victor Osborne, 160 Orchard Street, New York; www.victorosborne.com.

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• April 24, 2009 2:18 PM
• Just Opened

L.A.'s Angelino Heights Welcomes Cool New Shop IKO IKO

By Lisa Dionisio

Tomorrow, Rowena Sartin designer Kristin Dickson opens her new retail space IKO IKO in L.A.'s historic Angelino Heights. Derived from an old Gambian word meaning "Listen Up," IKO IKO highlights a new theme every 12 weeks with its inaugural series—Still Life/Nature Morte. They'll be offering workshops, screenings, and shows in addition to a tempting mix of clothing and accessories from both L.A. and N.Y.-based designers. Drop in and you'll also find an assortment of vintage books, artwork, objects, as well as limited-edition pieces from Dickson's own Rowena Sartin line. Good stuff, for sure.

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