empty esprit. on Flickr.Esprit was such an iconic brand in the 80s, so it’s kind of sad seeing that all their US stores are closing (if they haven’t already). The brand started in the early 70s in the back of a station wagon in California, and by the 80s, the brand’s stencil effect logo was widely recognized. Esprit was also a pioneer - before they had their own stores, they created stores within department stores, creating a fully branded experience - something that is still incorporated today with many fashion brands. Taken with Hipstamatic Hornbecker Lens, US1776 Film
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empty esprit. on Flickr.

Esprit was such an iconic brand in the 80s, so it’s kind of sad seeing that all their US stores are closing (if they haven’t already). The brand started in the early 70s in the back of a station wagon in California, and by the 80s, the brand’s stencil effect logo was widely recognized. Esprit was also a pioneer - before they had their own stores, they created stores within department stores, creating a fully branded experience - something that is still incorporated today with many fashion brands.

Taken with Hipstamatic

Hornbecker Lens, US1776 Film

at duane reade. on Flickr.While there are many Duane Reade locations that have been completely rebranded and renovated, there are still a few scattered about the city that still have the old logo and layout. This was taken at the location on Fifth Avenue and 44th Street. Taken with Hipstamatic. John S Lens, Float Film
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at duane reade. on Flickr.

While there are many Duane Reade locations that have been completely rebranded and renovated, there are still a few scattered about the city that still have the old logo and layout. This was taken at the location on Fifth Avenue and 44th Street.

Taken with Hipstamatic.

John S Lens, Float Film

met supermarket - jackson heights on Flickr.For some reason, I like looking at what other people buy at the supermarket. Taken with Hipstamatic Roboto Glitter Lens, Ina’s 1935 Film
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met supermarket - jackson heights on Flickr.

For some reason, I like looking at what other people buy at the supermarket.

Taken with Hipstamatic

Roboto Glitter Lens, Ina’s 1935 Film

obscure records at bleecker bob’s. on Flickr.One of the cool things about Bleecker Bob’s is that they have almost anything in any obscure genre.
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obscure records at bleecker bob’s. on Flickr.

One of the cool things about Bleecker Bob’s is that they have almost anything in any obscure genre.

inside bleecker bob’s. on Flickr.Here’s a shot of a couple of people browsing inside Bleecker Bob’s. For me, record shopping was such a passion of mine back in the day, and the Village had so many amazing places to go digging in the bins. Long gone shops like Kim’s Underground (before the larger Mondo Kim’s opened, which is also long gone - also a nod should go out to the other store in the Kim’s empire - Kim’s West), Second Coming, Rocks In Your Head in Soho, Tower, Virgin Megastore, HMV (all the bigger stores had great imports & good buyers). The only stores that I still venture into every now and then in the city are Bleecker Bob’s, Generation, and Other Music - as those are the only ones still around for the most part. Going through those dusty bins was such a major part of my youth and young adulthood - I spent a LOT of money on cd’s and was proud of my collection, before everything went digital.
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inside bleecker bob’s. on Flickr.

Here’s a shot of a couple of people browsing inside Bleecker Bob’s.

For me, record shopping was such a passion of mine back in the day, and the Village had so many amazing places to go digging in the bins. Long gone shops like Kim’s Underground (before the larger Mondo Kim’s opened, which is also long gone - also a nod should go out to the other store in the Kim’s empire - Kim’s West), Second Coming, Rocks In Your Head in Soho, Tower, Virgin Megastore, HMV (all the bigger stores had great imports & good buyers). The only stores that I still venture into every now and then in the city are Bleecker Bob’s, Generation, and Other Music - as those are the only ones still around for the most part. Going through those dusty bins was such a major part of my youth and young adulthood - I spent a LOT of money on cd’s and was proud of my collection, before everything went digital.

shopping at the garage. chelsea. on Flickr.Shoppers looking for some unique and vintage deals at the Antique Garage on 25th Street in Chelsea.
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shopping at the garage. chelsea. on Flickr.

Shoppers looking for some unique and vintage deals at the Antique Garage on 25th Street in Chelsea.

spree. on Flickr. Woman contemplates hailing a cab after an apparent shopping spree in front of Lord and Taylor on Fifth Avenue. Roboto Glitter Lens, Claunch 72 Monochrome Film
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spree. on Flickr.

Woman contemplates hailing a cab after an apparent shopping spree in front of Lord and Taylor on Fifth Avenue.

Roboto Glitter Lens, Claunch 72 Monochrome Film

cashier at grand central market. on Flickr. I really do love going through Grand Central Market. I guess being a foodie, I just can’t help taking in all the sights and smells of all the amazing specialty foods sold here. Taken with Hipstamatic. Libatique 73 Lens, AO BW Film
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cashier at grand central market. on Flickr.

I really do love going through Grand Central Market. I guess being a foodie, I just can’t help taking in all the sights and smells of all the amazing specialty foods sold here.

Taken with Hipstamatic.

Libatique 73 Lens, AO BW Film

macy*s wooden escalator. on Flickr.The wooden escalators at Macy’s flagship in Herald Square are something that always makes me smile. It’s a working monument to the glory days of the department store, before malls and big box retailers became the norm. Even though I live in Queens, I still prefer going to the Macy’s in Herald Square rather than going to Queens Center. The grand, old department store has so much more character and even though Macy’s is a nightmare during the big sales or over the holidays, I still love walking through the grand arcade, riding the wooden escalators, and walking up to the balcony. The other thing about these grand, old shopping emporiums is that they were so integral to the character of the cities they were a part of. If you look into the history of department stores, you will find that there were so many regional chains that are all but history. That’s a sad thing.
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macy*s wooden escalator. on Flickr.

The wooden escalators at Macy’s flagship in Herald Square are something that always makes me smile. It’s a working monument to the glory days of the department store, before malls and big box retailers became the norm. Even though I live in Queens, I still prefer going to the Macy’s in Herald Square rather than going to Queens Center. The grand, old department store has so much more character and even though Macy’s is a nightmare during the big sales or over the holidays, I still love walking through the grand arcade, riding the wooden escalators, and walking up to the balcony. The other thing about these grand, old shopping emporiums is that they were so integral to the character of the cities they were a part of. If you look into the history of department stores, you will find that there were so many regional chains that are all but history. That’s a sad thing.

patel brothers. jackson heights. on Flickr.It’s so good to have all these ethnic supermarkets in my neighborhood, because I like to cook lots of different types of food & often need ingredients that I can’t just pick up at the regular supermarket. Patel Brothers on 74th Street on a Sunday afternoon is pretty packed.
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patel brothers. jackson heights. on Flickr.

It’s so good to have all these ethnic supermarkets in my neighborhood, because I like to cook lots of different types of food & often need ingredients that I can’t just pick up at the regular supermarket. Patel Brothers on 74th Street on a Sunday afternoon is pretty packed.