PIECES Clearing Out?

dailyheights · August 2005

Didn't have time to stop, but we went by Pieces tonight (clothing store at the corner of Vanderbilt Ave. and Park Pl.) Looks like they were cleaning house, big time -- all the lights were on and one whole stretch of wall appeared to be empty. Saw a step ladder standing against the wall where clothes racks used to be. Big "SALE" signs everywhere.

Last time we were in there about a month ago, there were bunches of clothes dumped in cardboard boxes on the floor. And the woman working there convinced the person I was with to pay $150 for a ripped dress... with salespeople like that, I wouldn't expect them to be shutting down. Is this the latest tragedy on Vanderbilt Ave.'s famous Corridor of Pain, or just a routine renovation/sale?

dailyheights · August 2005

By the way, thanks to whoever posted this review on the ProHo Guide (unless you work at Pieces or are friends with the owners, in which case, shame on you for being a shill!!).

Pieces of Brooklyn | 671 Vanderbuilt Ave. @ Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238. (718) 857-7211. This boutique has been written about in VOGUE and ESSENCE, and are a darling of NY's stylist, (They actually hop on the train to come to Brooklyn) - so there you have it! As Essence wrote:" Husband-and-wife owners, Latisha and Colin Daring, are the hottest fashion duo to grace Brooklyn with Pieces a quaint and stylish couture boutique for men and women. They offer the newest and trendiest designs by Catch a Fire, Ya Ya, and the comfortable Joe's jeans. Pieces is also committed to showcasing up-and-coming local designers such as Tosha, whose unique denim and vintage leather bags and belts are a supreme must-have. They also sell shoes. Prices range from $50-$300." -- I love the personal attention I get at well below Manhattan boutique prices, the honest advice of Latisha, and every piece of clothing I got at Pieces had people compliment me whenever I put it on and went out, some even stopped me on the street and asked where I got it - the biggest compliment a NYer can give another fashonista

Look out for their twice a year sales, so worth it! They ain't cheap but I rather have one of their pieces than 10 of the middle of the road chain store things. And they give local designers a break to boot!

emily · August 2005

I've seen them have really big sales before, so I wouldn't panic yet.

When I moved here, I was really excited about that store but, to date, I have never bought anything there. :shock:, I know! But as someone who sews, I find it hard to justify paying their prices. Most of the stuff there I feel like I could make reasonably similar versions of on my own (even though I never actually get around to it). Also the colors never seem to be anything that looks good on me. I'd see stuff I liked in the windows but it never panned out.

I think the coolest thing about them is that they apparently clothe(d) Dave Chapelle. They sold several shirts to my husband on that basis alone. :roll:

flute · August 2005

I hate to be negative (hmm, no I don't) ... but ...

When Pieces first opened, I enjoyed shopping there. There was a real energy and it seemed that the quality of the merchandise was of a relatively high quality, albeit on the expensive side -- but that's only to be expected in "boutique" type stores.

I've gone there a few times over the past six months or so, and found much of the merchandise of a lesser quality than before, on top of being over-priced. I also don't like being followed around when I'm shopping and having sales people peeking in the dressing room every couple of minutes to tell me how "great" something looks on me, when I know it looks ridiculous.

Some people like that level of attention, I know. But I find it very annoying and I always recoil from the hard sell in whatever form it takes.

The last thing I bought there was a Nicole Miller halter-type top with some sparkly things on it, all of which fell off within days ... and I never even wore it out ... I just tried it on a couple of times at home ... :roll:

bluedove · August 2005

1. I doubt they're closing: They are in the current issue of Lucky. Probably just clearing out for the next season.

2. I like them...I mean, I know it's a little bit ridiculous, and $400 for what amounts to a shirt I could have made at home with a little imagination is just insane, but the fact remains that during their sales I've gotten some awesome pieces (heh) for like $20 and under. So they can stay as long as their fashionable hearts desire as far as I'm concerned. (But please put that rainbow dress on sale? Please?)

rita · August 2005

saw the same (and thought the same) yesterday. it looked like there was just a photo shoot or something happening.

i've been in once, and couldn't resist buying a "Brooklyn: the Birthplace of Bling" t-shirt. personally, i think their men's stuff is generally more wearable than the women's.

they are super-nice in there!

metulj · August 2005

bluedove wrote: 1. I doubt they're closing: They are in the current issue of Lucky. Probably just clearing out for the next season.

2. I like them...I mean, I know it's a little bit ridiculous, and $400 for what amounts to a shirt I could have made at home with a little imagination is just insane, but the fact remains that during their sales I've gotten some awesome pieces (heh) for like $20 and under. So they can stay as long as their fashionable hearts desire as far as I'm concerned. (But please put that rainbow dress on sale? Please?)

1. Lucky magazine is both compelling and disturbing. The average page of stuff they are touting has a retail cost of ~$2000. Right.

2. I saw a t-shirt in Penn Station the other day that had "This is Very Clever" written in Sharpie across the front. As for Pieces, nothing fits me. These are not clothes for the thick of build.

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