WE ARE A STORE. WE SELL HIGH END NYC DESIGNER CLOTHING MIXED WITH PARIS VINTAGE. WE SPECIALIZE IN UNUSED AND MINT CONDITION CHANEL HANDBAGS.
Ny, NY - June 21, 2009 - PILGRIM opened at 70 Orchard Street last week with one goal at heart. �I intend to make women feel beautiful inside a modern and inviting space,� says designer and store co-founder Richard Ives. As defined a pilgrim is a who embarks upon on a quest to find something sacred. Part boutique, part memorial, PILGRIM is definitely an exhibition of abstract paintings, art books, designer vintage apparel and accessories and PILGRIM�s own ready to wear collection.
DESIGNER CLOTHING MIXED WITH PARIS VINTAGE
Summer time 2009 PILGRIM collection finds inspiration in iconic shapes from fashion and cinematic history. Shift and short sleeve day dresses similar to the 60�s (i.e. Pat Nixon) are given a contemporary, architectural edge through seaming details and meticulously placed hardware. Fabrics are dyed and treated giving taffetas, summer-weight tweeds and silk jerseys a current look. Strong elements are fused with soft details; lean with luxurious in tailored sleeveless men�s shirting, body-conscious blazers, high-waisted skirts and walking shorts inspired by Jane Birkin. Color is key in the collection and apparent with the unexpected pairings of sea green and lime, lavender and almond plus a medley of blues and muted bronzes that blend seamlessly. A white, black and pink boucle bubble dress with exaggerated cap sleeves showcases the designer�s attention to cut and appreciation for understated glamour.
Having an innate eye and admiration for vintage, PILGRIM provides an edited variety of designer�s work in the 50�s and 80�s to incorporate Lanvin, Cacharel, YSL, and Ungaro. Jewelry and accessories are essential to the PILGRIM aesthetic. Pre-ban ivory bangles, sixties-inspired beaded necklaces and Bonnie Cashin designed Coach bags are simply throughout the store. Vintage sunglasses offer customers another explore seasons past by having an variety of designer frames from your 70�s and 80�s for example Courr�ges, Oleg Cassini and Nina Ricci. Black-washed floors provide the perfect backdrop for the eclectic mix of 20th century abstract paintings, many of which are created by co-founder Brian Bennett, and ornamental pieces displayed including Korean pottery in the 4th century. A selection of soy based candles created just for PILGRIM reflect the mood from the collection and so are often found burning around the store.
ABOUT RICHARD IVES AND BRIAN BENNETT, THE DESIGNERS AND FOUNDERS OF PILGRIM
Richard Ives is a designer in mind and curator naturally. For more than twenty years, Richard did like a stylist and designer with some of the very influential photographers and labels to include Richard Avedon, Steven Klein, Michael Thompson, Ellen Tracy and Donna Karan. His experience ranges from work as a contributing editor, art director, visual merchandiser and stints in product development.
Brian Bennett is a connoisseur of art and music for many of his life. After founding Lamprecht & Bennett, a successful creative photo agency, Brian continued to collect precious ceramics, pottery and glass. A designer by training and curator of talent by profession, Brian has always had a watch for photography and will continue to assist private dealers and collectors in Paris and throughout the country.
They opened their first store in Woodstock, Ny and produce their love of fashion and passion for the arts to PILGRIM located at 70 Orchard Street in Manhattan�s Lower East Side neighborhood. They are now living in the West Village.
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PILGRIM opened at 70 Orchard Street last week on the Lower East Side of NYC. The shop is fashion/lifestyle for that modern woman having a NYC hipster vibe throughout. Price points on clothing are extremely affordable. Richard Ives the designer does each dress/blouse/pant/etc. of limited edition clothing (5-6 bits of each fabrication)
DESIGNER CLOTHING MIXED WITH PARIS VINTAGE
Summer time 2009 PILGRIM collection finds inspiration in iconic shapes from fashion and cinematic history. Shift and short sleeve day dresses similar to the 60�s (i.e. Pat Nixon) are given a contemporary, architectural edge through seaming details and meticulously placed hardware. Fabrics are dyed and treated giving taffetas, summer-weight tweeds and silk jerseys a current look. Strong elements are fused with soft details; lean with luxurious in tailored sleeveless men�s shirting, body-conscious blazers, high-waisted skirts and walking shorts inspired by Jane Birkin. Color is key in the collection and apparent with the unexpected pairings of sea green and lime, lavender and almond plus a medley of blues and muted bronzes that blend seamlessly. A white, black and pink boucle bubble dress with exaggerated cap sleeves showcases the designer�s attention to cut and appreciation for understated glamour.
Having an innate eye and admiration for vintage, PILGRIM provides an edited variety of designer�s work in the 50�s and 80�s to incorporate Lanvin, Cacharel, YSL, and Ungaro. Jewelry and accessories are essential to the PILGRIM aesthetic. Pre-ban ivory bangles, sixties-inspired beaded necklaces and Bonnie Cashin designed Coach bags are simply throughout the store. Vintage sunglasses offer customers another explore seasons past by having an variety of designer frames from your 70�s and 80�s for example Courr�ges, Oleg Cassini and Nina Ricci. Black-washed floors provide the perfect backdrop for the eclectic mix of 20th century abstract paintings, many of which are created by co-founder Brian Bennett, and ornamental pieces displayed including Korean pottery in the 4th century. A selection of soy based candles created just for PILGRIM reflect the mood from the collection and so are often found burning around the store.
ABOUT RICHARD IVES AND BRIAN BENNETT, THE DESIGNERS AND FOUNDERS OF PILGRIM
Richard Ives is a designer in mind and curator naturally. For more than twenty years, Richard did like a stylist and designer with some of the very influential photographers and labels to include Richard Avedon, Steven Klein, Michael Thompson, Ellen Tracy and Donna Karan. His experience ranges from work as a contributing editor, art director, visual merchandiser and stints in product development.
Brian Bennett is a connoisseur of art and music for many of his life. After founding Lamprecht & Bennett, a successful creative photo agency, Brian continued to collect precious ceramics, pottery and glass. A designer by training and curator of talent by profession, Brian has always had a watch for photography and will continue to assist private dealers and collectors in Paris and throughout the country.
They opened their first store in Woodstock, Ny and produce their love of fashion and passion for the arts to PILGRIM located at 70 Orchard Street in Manhattan�s Lower East Side neighborhood. They are now living in the West Village.
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PILGRIM opened at 70 Orchard Street last week on the Lower East Side of NYC. The shop is fashion/lifestyle for that modern woman having a NYC hipster vibe throughout. Price points on clothing are extremely affordable. Richard Ives the designer does each dress/blouse/pant/etc. of limited edition clothing (5-6 bits of each fabrication)