Wee Birdy: New York City

January 03, 2009

New York street style: Justin on Hester Street, LES

I know I've never photographed dudes before, but I couldn't resist Justin's sharp New York-take on the uniquely English mod/rude boy/skinhead look from the early '80s.
A wee birdy told me he was wearing a shirt by Ben Sherman, vest by Fred Perry, braces by 99X (New York mod shop), jeans by Levis, cherry Getta Grip boots, and a vintage trilby. You might also like to check out Justin's splendid band, The Bowery Riots.

3 Jan 2009 20:11:12 | New York City, Street style

January 02, 2009

Christmas in New York City

Like most things in the States, Christmas comes super-sized, from the spectacular Christmas tree in Rockefeller plaza (which puts London's rather spindly gift from Norway to shame) to the festive displays that festooned just about every door, window and lamp post in New York City.

A few notes about wreaths, New York-style (and you know how much I love a good wreath). Everyone has one. They are invariably enormous. And they are mostly of the fresh fir variety (no retro tinsel versions here). So lovely.

I found this rather romantic wreath in Ten Bells, a dark and sexy Lower East Side bar we visited on Christmas Eve...

And this house in the West Village had a wreath in every window...

Fabulous feathers and big red velvet bows...

And it was apparently hip to be square at Brown cafe on the Lower East Side...

The shops were no exception, with Anthropologie at Rockefeller Centre putting a most creative spin on their Christmas windows. Have a look at their crafty and vintage-inspired displays...