Fort Greene's Finest Threads

The selection in Fort Greene just gets better ‘n better. Here’s some of my favorite shops in the neighborhood, fresh selection of vintage and local designers.

A concept shop, by the creators of Dossier Journal

244 DeKalb Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205
nr. Clermont Ave.

Dossier, has a marvelous, handpicked selection of designers (local and vintage), jewelry, and gift items. Brought to the Fort Greene neighborhood by Dossier Journal’s Skye Parrott, Katherine Krause, and Molly McIver. The Dossier Journal is a biannual art-and-fashion magazine, with a striking layout and underground verve.

The trio opened the Dossier Shop in April 2009 on the bottom floor of a small apartment building, aiming to reflect the journal’s creativity and wide-ranging appeal in its wares.

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12 Noon-7PM, CLOSED                                                                                             Mondays

Subway: C to Lafayette Ave;  G to Clinton                                                                                            Washington

431 Dekalb @ Classon

Truly reasonable prices with occasional mint condition Members Only jackets, vintage belts and handbags. I found my winter jacket here in great condition–a vintage ’80 nylon jam in bright ceruluean:

Brownstoner Smurfette

Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12 Noon-7 PM; Monday 1 PM-8 PM

Train: G to Classon Ave.

COLLECTHER

306 Franklin Avenue @ Lafayette

Located in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn, COLLECTHER is a vintage clothing store specializing in women’s fashions from and inspired by the 1960s to the 1980s. I found a wonderfully preserved pair of vintage Brazilian red leather pumps–for only $30~!

Collecther(s) checking out the fly goods

Hours: Thursday-Saturday 12 Noon-8 PM; Sunday 12 Noon-6 PM (Recessionista Sunday & Denim Dropoff!)

Train: G to Classon Ave

221 DeKalb Avenue info@thistleclover.com Store

You feel calm the second you walk down into this store, away from the light hubbub of Dekalb Ave. The price points at this store a  higher than the aforementioned locations–but from the range of silk dresses, featuring designers like Eskell (think sexy secretary) or Dace (Vancouver, BC based designer)–it’s not the usual fare.

Hours: Thistle & Clover is open 7 days a week: Monday-Friday 12PM-8PM Saturday & Sunday 11AM-7PM

Train: C to Lafayette Ave; G to Clinton Washington

10/9/09 Nonsense NYC: Night of Underground Future Telling

Fly way to celebrate the new era of underground art.

After years of composing a list of the best of indie in the city, Editor Jeff Stark brings all together for…

Nonsense NYC presents:

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3rd Ward, 195 Morgan @Stagg St. 7p-9 Salon Style gallery; 9p-1a series of intimate performances/DJ's

“A one-night physical manifestation of the Nonsense NYC email list, celebrating 10 years of weird art and culture coverage in New York City. Featuring artwork by 75 artists and collectives, an all-night dance party, and performances every five minutes. With eight installation theater spaces and a spectacular spectacle on a brand new floor at one of the best venues in Brooklyn…”

Check it: http://www.nonsensenyc.com/special/

Instead of getting mired in nostalgia for things past, artists revision the NEXT TEN YEARS of art in the city. Advance tickets at Bluestockings Bookstore (172 Allen, Manhattan) or via Paypal on the nonsense nyc website. Door tickets not available until 1a night of the show; buy advance. Really.
Email for more info.

Love how the website says simply:  “This is a special night. Dress Like it.”  Check  Category “The Ness” for hints on places to get fine threads.