New York Compressed: A 6 Hr Food & Fashion Tour
Sep 9, 2012 by Bre
Earlier this week, I had a whirlwind 6 hours in New York city. I took the train into Grand Central and then walked (ok, ran) a solid 5 miles amongst the sun, crowds, farmers’ markets and freshly pressed Autumn collections. I stopped for lunch in Korea town, browsed Mario Batali’s food wonderland at Eataly, tried on perfumes and necklaces at ABC carpet, bought some vegetables in Union Square, and then headed to Soho for my customary stops at the IF Boutique, Morgane le Fay, Loopy Mango, Isabel Marant, Rag & Bone, Barbara Bui and Shoe. It was an incredible treat to be in the city the day before Fashion Night Out– when the store managers are dressing their windows and enjoying a brief, semi-peaceful creative jaunt before the madness. It was a great time to chat up employees about the season’s trends, their favorite garments and best-styled looks.
Armed with an iPhone camera and very comfy biker boots, I snapped 81 photos all over the city.
Here are some of my favorites:
![Lunch at Kum Gang San in Korea Town, New York](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/004.jpg)
Lunch (Junu Bimbombop) at Kum Gang San
![Matta Fall/Winter Collection at ABC Carpet](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/014.jpg)
Matta’s Fall/Winter Collection at ABC Carpet
![Matta Kimono Dresses at ABC Carpet](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/016.jpg)
Closeup of Matta’s Kantha-Inspired Dresses at ABC Carpet
![Matta, Kimono Dresses at ABC Carpet](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/015.jpg)
More of Matta’s exquisite quilted silks. I couldn’t resist!
![Entryway at Blooming Affairs, Manhattan](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/006.jpg)
Entryway at Blooming Affairs florist. Just incredible.
![Gourmet Cheeses at Eataly](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/067.jpg)
Gourmet Cheeses at Eataly
![Hot Bakery sign on 6th Avenue](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/063.jpg)
Bakery sign on 6th Avenue
![Loaves of Bread at Eataly](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/068.jpg)
Gorgeous Loaves of Bread at Eataly
![Fresh Herbs at the Union Square Farmers' Market](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/060.jpg)
Fresh Herbs at the Union Square Farmers’ Market
![Concord Grapes & Yellow Tomatoes at the Union Square Farmers' Market](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/061.jpg)
Concord Grapes & Yellow Tomatoes at the Union Square Farmers’ Market
![Barrel of purple, yellow and green string beans](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/058.jpg)
This barrel of purple and yellow wax beans was as pretty as a painting
![Stack of Red Radishes & Carrots at the Union Square Farmers' Market](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/053.jpg)
Massive Stack of Radishes and Carrots at the Farmer’s Market
![Stack of Carrots & Beets on Wood at the Union Square Farmers' Market](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/055.jpg)
Yes, I really do have a weakness for colorful, stacked vegetables
![Lineup of White Dresses at Morgane le Fay](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/028.jpg)
Lineup of White Dresses at Morgane le Fay
![Morgane le Fay Showroom on Wooster Street](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/026.jpg)
Morgane le Fay Showroom on Wooster Street
![Olive, Tulle, Draped Dress at Morgane le Fay](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/029.jpg)
My favorite look from Morgane le Fay’s new collection
![Colorful draped coat by Ivan Grundhal at IF Boutique Soho](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/043.jpg)
Colorful draped coat by Ivan Grundhal at the IF Boutique in Soho
![Plaid Taffeta Vest & Crinoline Skirt by Ivan Grundhal at the IF Boutique in Soho](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/035.jpg)
Plaid Taffeta Vest & Crinoline Skirt by Ivan Grundhal at the IF Boutique in Soho
![Gary Graham at IF Boutique Soho](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/040.jpg)
Palette for Gary Graham’s Fall Collection
![Plaid & Floral Skirt from Gary Graham's Fall 2012 Collection](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/019.jpg)
Skirt in Hand-Dyed Floral Textile from Gary Graham’s 2012 Collection
![Metallic Hand-Threaded Ankle Boots by Elena Dawson](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/033.jpg)
Metallic Hand-Threaded Ankle Boots by Elena Dawson (former apprentice of Paul Harnden)
I took a gaggle of photos at Gary Graham but sadly, almost none of them have the clarity or lighting to show off his incredible fabric techniques. I found the following images via Worthwhile, an unparalleled clothing boutique in Charleston, South Carolina. Peruse and drool!
All of the following garments are for sale on their site.
![Gary Graham's Silk Quilt Print Dress, Fall/Winter 2012](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_7799.jpg)
Gary Graham’s Silk Quilt Print Dress, Fall/Winter 2012
![Gary Graham's Silk Quilt Print Dress, Fall/Winter 2012](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_7810.jpg)
Closeup of Gary Graham’s Silk Quilt Print Dress
![Asymmetrical Stripe Pullover Dress by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_7683.jpg)
Asymmetrical Stripe Pullover Dress by Gary Graham
![Egyptian Scarlet Dress by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_7413.jpg)
Egyptian Scarlet Dress by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012
![Felted Wool Deconstructed Vest by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_7533.jpg)
Felted Wool Deconstructed Vest by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012
![Qajar Jacquard Coat by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_7825.jpg)
Qajar Jacquard Coat by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012
![Qajar Jacquard Coat by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_7488.jpg)
Closeup of Qajar Jacquard Coat by Gary Graham
![Blue Floral Hexagon Dress by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_7610.jpg)
Blue Floral Hexagon Dress by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012
![Blue Floral Hexagon Dress by Gary Graham, Fall/Winter 2012](http://theconstructionshop.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/IMG_7616.jpg)
Closeup of Fabric on Gary Graham’s Floral Hexagon Dress