Can I tell you...about Topshop in New York. There was so much hype and drama about their opening this past year that when they finally opened I couldn't wait to check out the store. As I assume you already know, Topshop is THE hippest and most successful high street retailer in London. In fact, the last time I was in London, there was a crowd outside the store before they opened their doors and once I got inside it was absolute chaos. There was a feeding frenzy as shoppers filled every corner of the store. Getting a dressing room was a nightmare and paying for your purchase was even worse.
In 2006, they took their cool quotient up a notch by collaborating with fashion icon Kate Moss to design an exclusive collection for them. Also this month, they're introducing a line by Barbara Hulanicki of Biba Fame.
What were we thinking? Apparently, thousands of New Yorkers had the same idea. Fashionistas came out in full force and patiently waited in line for hours before the store opened. Kate Moss was on hand for the ribbon cutting and I was hoping to take a snapshot of her. Well, after seeing the line that circled all around the block, I had to go to plan B. There was no way I was going to wait in line. There's nothing I hate more.
Undaunted, we walked around Soho, had lunch at my favorite Malaysian restaurant NyoNya and came back. Ugh, the lines were just as long and showed no signs of thinning. All that unrequited shopping got us hungry for something sweet and something we didn't have to line up for.
So we trekked over to the Meatpacking district to Pastis for a little 'merienda'. I love desserts and Pastis makes a mean 'crepe Suzette'. It was so delish and certainly satiated our appetites.
Steffanie wore her new Rafe bag in red pearlized patent satchel. As we walked in she got several envious stares from other girls. This is a daily occurrence when you own a Rafe bag, I swear!
We may not have gotten into Topshop but we had a great dessert! Isn't that sort of the same thing? Besides, in a week I'll be able to breeze into the store. This New Yorker does not fall in line, not if he can help it!
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Maybe I'm missing something...why is Topshop so popular? Aside from Kate Moss' collaboration with the London high street retailer? I was in their Oxford St. mega store and thought it was too much -- too many things on offer. Like H & M on speed or something. Maybe I'd have to go to NYC and check it out again :)
Anyway, I'm glad to hear that you at least had some glorious crepes at Pastis! My fave!
eep! i don't know if i'd have enough patience to brave that kind of crowd rafe!
that red bag IS an attention grabber :)
When I went to London and Spain, you told me to check out Top Shop there. Of course, I did! Great suggestion and great store!
i absolutely hate waiting in lines too!
there are too many places to go and see in nyc to be wasting time standing in a line.
I remember you suggested that I go to TopShop in London and Spain when I was visiting. (Forget the museums!) My husband was wondering why I was on the hunt for this store. Well I told him, "If Rafe says to check it, you better go!" Love the store!
that's a long line...i wonder what will happen if ever kate moss shows up in any topshop boutique here...:-)
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