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Pas de Calais Opens in SoHo

Posted on April 30, 2013 by harryhopbot

SoHo is abuzz with the arrival of the Japanese-based brand Pas de Calais. Their American flagship store has just arrived on the corner of Wooster and Broome, marking the brand’s first international location.

The retail space is bathed in white, representing the Japanese minimalistic look they are trying to achieve, while also mixing in some Gallic romance. At the recent opening, the brand’s designer Yukari Suda and president Tsukasa Kobayashi were joined by Alexa Chung. As Chung told Style.com, “I like French things and Japanese things, so a hybrid is pretty much my dream. It’s so simple, and I love the tomboyish way they’ve styled the outfits. Everything’s very loose and easy to wear.”

Pas de Calais is located at 482 Broome Street and is certainly worth a browse.

Not To Be Missed Leather Pop-Up Shop

Posted on April 16, 2013 by harryhopbot

If you love leather, you should definitely check out Mitch Alfus‘ pop-up shop at 91 Grand Street in SoHo. The owner of the Libra Leathers store and the self-appointed “Leather King” has a client list that includes Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan. He made over $50 million selling leather last year.

As Alfus told WWD, “I live and breathe leather.”

The pop-up will offer you the chance to own a pair of leather pants (for the low price of $495-$695), leather poufs, python chairs, white kangaroo fur, and even a $20,000 king size coyote bedspread. The store will only be there for six weeks…so go and enjoy now!

picture by WWD

Jon Bon Jovi Home on the Market in SoHo

Posted on April 2, 2013 by harryhopbot

If you’re in the market for a place in SoHo, New York, you just might want to check out Jon Bon Jovi’s pad. Purchased by the famous rock star in 2007, his SoHo duplex is now on the market for $42 million.

It’s located at 158 Mercer Street and is 7452 square feet of pure bliss. It includes five bedrooms and 5.5 baths. As The Corcoran Group’s Deborah Grubman site said, “The journey begins when you step off the elevator into the lower-level foyer.”

There is a modern chef’s kitchen, floor-to-ceiling windows and 360 degree views of SoHo and beyond. As part of the for-sale listing it says, “This one-of-a-kind apartment is for the discerning buyer who can appreciate fine craftsmanship and all the modern conveniences.”

Bon Jovi was said to have purchased the home for $24 million.

The Soho Grand Creates Elegant Dog Park

Posted on March 18, 2013 by harryhopbot

If you’re one of those people who just doesn’t want to travel without her dog – you’re in luck. The Soho Grand not only welcomes guests with their pooches, but they are now creating an outdoor area especially for dogs. As explained in Luxury Travel Magazine,

“This deluxe lifestyle will be reflected in the beautiful design of the space, which will have an old Soho charm to it, incorporating the wall of St. Alphonsus Liguori Church into the landscape, which stood long before the Soho Grand. Cherry trees, boxwoods and ornamental kale will provide foliage for a verdant and natural environment, while overhead string lights, bespoke benches and fire hydrants will be a witty reminder to visitors that they are in one of the chicest establishments of the world’s most cosmopolitan city.”

Watch for this addition in May and enjoy taking your dog to New York with you. Now, if only they would let them into the Broadway shows…

Enjoy the Beat in the South Village

Posted on March 10, 2013 by harryhopbot

If you love unusual music and off-the-beaten-path fun, then the concert this Saturday night at the radio station WQXR’s Jerome L. Greene Space in the South Village may be just the thing for you. The program is called “Vocal Electrofolk: Africa to New York” and includes Zimbabwean singer Netsayi and her group, Black Pressure.

After their opening act, Helga Davis will close the evening. She recently starred in a revival of the Robert Wilson and Philip Glass opera “Einstein on the Beach.” The concert was organized by the composer Paola Prestini and is being presented as part of the Original Music Workshop’s “virtual season.”

Admission is $15 and the show will take place at 7pm at 44 Charlton Street.

Vanessa Bruno’s Pop-Up Shop

Posted on February 15, 2013 by harryhopbot

Just as Fashion Week hit New York, Vanessa Bruno opened her pop-up shop at 131 Greene Street in Soho. In November, Bruno had already given the heads-up that she would be opening a pop-up shop as a first step towards having a permanent residents in New York.

NY.racked.com recently interviewed Bruno about her new venture. Asking her why she wants a location in New York when she already has one in LA, Bruno replied, “We’ve been open two years in LA and it’s been doing well. Of course, a lot of people have said, “You should open in New York,” but then I opened in London and different places in Europe and I didn’t have [a New York store] in my mind yet. Then I thought, “Lets do a pop-up store. New York has this energy of a lot of stuff going on, it like, needs to move, there’s great people, great music, let’s do something.”

When asked why she chose Soho, Bruno replied, “I didn’t think about it, to be honest. I decided to do this project two months ago. Everyone is asking me about my plans. I’m a free person in my company, I own my own company.”

In conclusion, she explained that, “I wanted to do something spontaneous with good energy.”

Enjoy a Spot of Tea…for $6 a Cup

Posted on January 27, 2013 by harryhopbot

Whether you really love expensive tea or you just want to brag to those around you about your expensive tea – have we got a spot for you! The new loose-leaf tea store in Soho called Le Palais des Thes has the most expensive tea around. You, too, can purchase the 3.5 ounch pouch of handpicked, black, South Korean jukro for the pice of $130 a bag!

This tea will make you approximately 20 cups (yes, that’s over $6 a cup). Never fear, however, because general manager Emery Cooke says it’s worth every cent. As he recently said, it’s “absolutely exquisite.”

It certainly better be for that price!

Michael Kors Opening in Soho

Posted on January 13, 2013 by harryhopbot

If you love Michael Kors‘ designs, you’ll soon be able to love them in Soho. Apparently he will soon be grabbing a 15,000 square foot location at 520 Broadway where he’ll be selling his popular womenswear, wristwatches and handbags.

As Gary Dana, an executive vice president of Douglas Elliman said, “This is the third deal we’ve done with Micahel Kors in Manhattan. Michael Kors has been looking for the perfect Soho location with us for over a year.”

Their new space will include three stories and is a space that was previously owned by Club Monaco.

Juggle Your Heart Out in Soho

Posted on December 23, 2012 by harryhopbot

Whether you love to juggle or just want a great location for entertainment in Soho for a day, the Dube Juggling Equipment Store is the place to be. On the third-floor in Soho and owned by Brian Dube, this company has been around since 1975. Mr. Dube dropped out of NYU years ago and stumbled into the business when he became a juggling addict. As he said, “I was eating, drinking, thinking juggling every minute of my life.”

He’s actually the son of a Maine lumberjack who started building juggling clubs for himself when he heard that it would take six months to have them custom made. At his first juggling convention in Delaware, he sold out of his wares instantly, and a business was born.

Now, he employs nine people in the 5000 square foot loft that he’s been using since 1991. Only 10% of the space is used for sales and walk-in customers, while the other 90% is for manufacturing, storage and office space.

His equipment has been used around the world by professionals by: Cirque du Soleil, Penn and Teller, David Blaine, Ringling Brothers Circus, The Big Apple Circus, Philippe Petit, Viktor Kee and many others.

It’s certainly worth a peak if you happen to be in the area! Or, you can buy from them online.

G-SHOCK Opens in Soho

Posted on December 6, 2012 by harryhopbot

If you live in the New York area, now is your time to get your hands on the G-SHOCK watch. They are opening their very first store in the United States – and it’s situated in none other than Soho, on West Broadway. Casio’s G-SHOCK storefront is a side to behold.

The store pays tribute to the 30 year history of Casio, showing a timeline of timepieces that have been released over those many decades. The space includes two levels where one floor will be devoted to the retail space and the second will be a showroom for current collaborations. The walls in the entire space include beautiful work by graphic artist Eric Haze.

Casino already has over 300 stores around the world. This flagship store in the US was a global initiative – and Soho is honored to house this cutting-edge shop. The store opened on November 28^th with a small cocktail reception and is open to the public since then!