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 8, 2009 - PILGRIM opened at 70 Orchard Street last week with one goal in your mind. �I need to make women feel beautiful in the modern and inviting space,� says designer and store co-founder Richard Ives. As defined a pilgrim is a who embarks upon on a mission 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.
The summer 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) get a modern, 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 essential inside the collection and apparent through the unexpected pairings of sea green and lime, lavender and almond and 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. DESIGNER CLOTHING MIXED WITH PARIS VINTAGE Having an innate eye and popularity of vintage, PILGRIM offers an edited variety of designer�s work in the 50�s and 80�s to add Lanvin, Cacharel, YSL, and Ungaro. Jewelry and accessories are crucial for the PILGRIM aesthetic. Pre-ban ivory bangles, sixties-inspired beaded necklaces and Bonnie Cashin designed Coach bags are found throughout the store. Vintage sunglasses offer customers another consider seasons past having an range of designer frames from your 70�s and 80�s including Courr�ges, Oleg Cassini and Nina Ricci. Black-washed floors give you the perfect backdrop for your eclectic combination of Last century abstract paintings, most of which are created by co-founder Brian Bennett, and decorative pieces displayed which include Korean pottery from your 4th century. A selection of soy based candles created mainly for PILGRIM reflect the mood of the collection and therefore are often found burning round the store. ABOUT RICHARD IVES AND BRIAN BENNETT, THE DESIGNERS AND FOUNDERS OF PILGRIM Richard Ives is a designer in mind and curator by nature. For upwards of twenty years, Richard has worked being a stylist and designer by incorporating of the very influential photographers and labels to incorporate Richard Avedon, Steven Klein, Michael Thompson, Ellen Tracy and Donna Karan. His experience ranges from are a contributing editor, art director, visual merchandiser and stints in product development. DESIGNER CLOTHING MIXED WITH PARIS VINTAGE Brian Bennett is a connoisseur of art and music for the majority of of his life. After founding Lamprecht & Bennett, a prosperous creative photo agency, Brian continued to gather precious ceramics, pottery and glass. An artist by training and curator of talent by profession, Brian has always had an eye fixed for photography and is constantly on the assist private dealers and collectors in Paris and through the country. They opened their first store in Woodstock, New York and convey their love of fashion and fervour for your arts to PILGRIM located at 70 Orchard Street in Manhattan�s Lower East Side neighborhood. They are now living in free airline Village. # # # PILGRIM opened at 70 Orchard Street the other day on the Lower East Side of NYC. The shop is fashion/lifestyle for that modern woman with a NYC hipster vibe throughout. Price points on clothing are very affordable. Richard Ives the designer does each dress/blouse/pant/etc. of limited edition clothing (5-6 items of each fabrication) |
