STYLESIGHT (Spring 2011) - BF Featured in Accessories Display Trend Report

New Taste Magazine (May) - 5W: Babel Fair Boutique

Who- Babel Fair Boutique.

What- Edgy and Trendy Boutique distinctively established for women.

Where- Downtown Manhattan 260 Elizabeth St. to be exact.

When- October 2009

Why- If you lack statement pieces, and trendy garments this is definitely the boutique for you. Babel Fair Boutique is floored with one of a kind designer pieces that cannot be found else where.

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New York Mag (April 12): One Bikini + Five Stores = Five Beach-to-Happy-Hour Looks

Babel Fair owner Erica Kiang, who describes her merchandise as "exotic," accessorized with MYMU espadrilles from Spain and Vanessa Mooney beaded necklaces from Africa. She wanted to emphasize the bikini by adding their Something Else twig cardi ($109), Aryn K army vest ($99), Covet knit shorts ($79), Compania de Sombreros bag ($69), and a Mike Gonzalez turban ($69).

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New York Mag (March 17): "Shop-A-Matic" New Spring Finds

NY Mag (Jan 21): Ay Not Dead's Spring Collection Melds Coco Classics and Argentine Art

Argentine label Ay Not Dead has always embraced a bit of an edge-- its first collection was titled "Le freak c'est chic." Founded by brothers Diego, Martin, and Noel Romero in 2003, the label is rooted in South American music and art, incorporating liberal doses of leather, laces, and splashy prints. But despite its rock undertones, the brand doesn't skimp on wearable basics, from versatile jackets to slim-cut denim and cropped trousers. Though Ay Not Dead has four stand-alone stores in Argentina and wholesale accounts throughout Mexico, Hong Kong, England, and Sweden, spring 2011 marks its first foray into the U.S. market.

Inspired by an imaginary encounter between designer Coco Chanel and Argentine painter Xul Solar, the "Coco & Xul" collection melds recognizable Chanel elements like tweed jackets, sailor stripes, bow necklines, and menswear-inspired shirting with bold geometric prints, bright colors, and cutouts borrowed from Solar. Ranging from $40 to $150, the refreshingly affordable line is stocked at Babel Fair, Court, and Pixie Market. Click ahead to see more.

NY Mag article here.

NBC New York - One to Watch: Numph

A Danish-based label is a classic example of how a team can be stronger than an individiual, as the creative thinking behind the designs is the product of a whopping seven industry insiders.

The result is Numph, a Danish label offering a solid selection of affordable knitwear, tailored trousers and blazers, dresses, flowy tops and basic separates. The group of seven, comprised of designers and fashion-industry business managers alike, have been designing in Europe for several seasons now, but only made their stateside debut last year, giving Americans a dose of the sartorial goodness that comes as a result of so many points of view.

Silhouettes are sharp and well-constructed, without sacrificing a certain prettiness. What comes across as serious style -- bold trouser cuts, exaggerated accents like fringe and shoulder ruffles -- doesn't skew so far off the grid as to be rendered a downtown-after-midnight item.

Currently, Numph is stocked stateside by savvy shops like Babel Fair and Pixie Market, who'll have the goods front and center come spring.

BY KELLY O'REILLY // WEDNESDAY, JAN 5, 2011 AT 09:15 EST

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Black Book: J'adore myPetsQuare

Fans of the French New Wave and Godard films should know about the Australian clothing brand myPetsQuare. Channeling Anna Karina's iconic '60s style, the spring '11 collection, "Club-Cine Cinematheque," is quirky yet classic. Whether it's a fitted cotton dress with a twist (literally) or a bold navy striped tank that hangs delicately, each piece captures the breezy sophistication that kept characters in new wave flicks looking fashionable until the fin.

And New Yorkers will be happy to know that myPetsQuare is available at Nolita shop Babel Fair.

BlackBook Article here.