So keeping with the LES heavy theme- this weekend I rummaged through the offerings of the amazing new crop of boutiques that have popped up on Orchard St between Grand and Broome. I came across this very unassuming store front: a haven for all stylish eco-labels called Kaight. Toms Shoes are given an entire table in the center of the room (for each pair of shoes bought, a pair is sent to someone need). Mixed on the table is the best selection of organic lingerie I have seen and some really steller belts fashioned out of recycled materials. The racks are filled with all the labels making waves in the eco-fashion world: Mocium, Serfontaine, Panda Snack (best name for a line of bamboo basics EVER), Fortes (written about here a while back) and several others. Lulu Frost jewelry is appropriatly merchandised throughout and adorns the cashier table.
I loved discovering this store for several reasons, but most importantly because it introduced me to lines I had never even heard murmurings of. Put aside their global mission, all items are priced at the same point as one would find similarly "not-so-friendly" fashions. This is the best part, no? The merchandise is totally on par with anything you would find at any other amazing LES boutique of indie designers and not atrociously priced.
Ladies on the floor were super cool, laid back...
It should be on your must-visit list. At least for it's educational value. There are really amazing things happening with environmental indies, it makes you think very soon many more could be applying their principles.
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