Karl Lagerfeld on Orchard Street, Redux

Posted: August 24, 2010 at 6:19 am

As last winter drew to a close, Karl Lagerfeld and his posse of photographers and eye candy seized a piece of lower Orchard Street for a Chanel shoot.  At the time, scantily-clad models were seen perched on the decorative fire escapes above An Choi. Official photos, which will appear in their Fall/Winter 2010-11 catalog, were not available until now.

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Wireless Outlet at 101 Delancey is Closed

Posted: August 24, 2010 at 6:12 am

In the final days of March, the Endless Wireless Group Sprint dealership at 101 Delancey replaced its black awning, and in the process, revealed some rather striking ghost signage of a much older storefront tenant.  Indeed, the Jay-Mor Hats lettering was on display for about a week.  Now, five months on, the wireless outpost is out of business.

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Early Edition: August 24

Posted: August 24, 2010 at 6:00 am

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Nabe News: August 23

Posted: August 23, 2010 at 1:35 pm

Bathroom living, back to school, and Kenmare Street, all in today’s neighborhood news roundup!

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AM to AM at Crash Mansion [8/19/10]

Posted: August 23, 2010 at 10:59 am

Indie rockers AM to AM had their work cut out for them last Thursday night at Crash Mansion. Up until they started their late set, it had been a fairly subdued evening. Three low-key bands played before them and by the time we arrived, the wallflower audience situation looked dire.

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Coming Soon: Maraya Cigar Shop at 87 Orchard

Posted: August 23, 2010 at 6:32 am

Those rumors about Mother-in-Law’s Kimchi assuming control of the old Guss’ Pickles HQ can now be put to sleep for the duration.  Six months after the pickle stand decamped for Borough Park as Ess-a-Pickle, a completely different type of business is moving into the small storefront.  A specialty cigar shop called Maraya.

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