Teen Vogue June 2010 - Babel Fair Credit for Nookie Beach Bathing Suit

Teen Vogue June 2010 - Babel Fair Credit for Nookie Beach Bathing Suit

Time Out (April 1-14th Issue): Right Now, We Want

Time Out NY (April 15th Issue): Best Indie Stores

Every time we step into this minimalist, white-walled shop, we find something new to lust after. Erica Kiang opened the globally minded boutique in November 2009, and specializes in clothing, accessories and tchotchkes sourced from more than two dozen countries: jumbo weekender bags from Ghana, floral frocks from Australia, wacky watches from Japan and so forth. The prices might trip up budget shoppers ($259 art-deco heels or a $119 motorcycle coat from Japan, for example), but you’re unlikely to find this stuff anywhere else in the city.

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Time Out (Feb 18 Issue): Right Now We Want...

WGSN: Buyer Interviews March 2010

www.grandlifenyc.com: Babel Fair

Babel Fair offers an exquisite assortment of funky shoes and eclectic clothes from around the world. Owner Erica Kiang hired freelance trend-hunters to scour every inch of the globe for the newest styles and most innovative looks, which is why Babel Fair stands out as one of the most prolific and interesting boutiques in downtown New York. The interior of the shop is whimsical and beautiful, giving the shopper an escape from the bustling streets outside. On one of the most up-and-coming blocks in NoLiTa, Babel Fair is welcome company amid the many chic shops the neighborhood has to offer.

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Best New(ish) Retail Stretch of 2009: Nolita (Racked.com)

It hasn't been the easiest year for retail—but every closure leads to an opening and when deciding on what new retail stretch or shopping neighborhood was our 2009 favorite we couldn't help but notice that streets south of Houston throughout Nolita, Bowery and the Lower East Side saw a lot of action.

Elizabeth St. in particular got two great additions in the form of Babel Fair's hard-to-find international designer fare and cheeky British sex shop Coco de Mer. We are also pretty excited about designer consignment shop PPF on Ludlow.

We know, we saw Gawker's Nolita Recession Map, but so did Bowery Boogie and they published a defensive missive stating—in detail—that there is a pretty burgeoning bright side that includes the recent neighborhood additions of Vince, Hayden-Harnett, Frock, JF Son, and others. So, put that in your pipe and smoke it, Great Recession.

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