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]]> 45.559099 -122.650319 platialUser:stumptownpanda 2007-06-26 16:49:17.82277+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/4596165 Tags: streetwear, accessories, clothes, clothing, style, shopping, shoes, apparel, Atlanta, trends, GA, Georgia, ATL, Standard

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]]> 33.805338 -84.393837 platialUser:30drops 2009-04-17 08:23:46.345786+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/4596346 Tags: accessories, clothes, clothing, boutique, style, shopping, atlanta, georgia, pants, denim, ga, atl, drewlewis

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]]> 40.72147 -74.000387 platialUser:edshepp 2006-03-28 09:26:28.132276+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/56205 Tags: womenswear, clothing, fashion, boutique

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]]> 45.51204 -122.627404 platialUser:stumptownpanda 2007-10-22 11:30:57.377728+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/78006 Tags: local and regional art, fabulous restaurants, jewelry, clothing, antiques, summer events schedule includes: garden jubilee, antique show and sale, 10th annual chalk it up!, art on main and the north carolina apple festival. welcome to our town. discover the treasure of the mountains!

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]]> 43.642078 -79.447265 platialUser:rowdyman 2006-05-11 08:26:37.054358+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/81299 Tags: tj maxx, clothing stores, accessories, housewares, discount, clothing, shoes, toys, huge, weird, cheap, sheets, blankets, luggage, underwear, nice pots and pans, weird stuff, foreigners, socks

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]]> 30.4166663599 -86.6564655304 platialUser:jacemachine 2007-11-06 12:09:54.463504+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/103507 Tags: toys, vinyl, art, urban, designer, clothing

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]]> 49.246662 -123.101157 platialUser:vinyltoyshops 2006-07-18 18:17:02.858165+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/112685 Jennifer works her magic! __________________ I saw some of Jennifer Lynne's pieces at a recent Luggage Store trunk show and was excited to visit her Mission store. What a fun collection! From the sassy green frock featured in the center of the store (photo at right) to autumn-hued trousers and delicately designed tanks (also shown at right),and bouncing over to the bouyant wine bottle cork halter top, Jennifer has a delightful way of redefining everyday fashion sense. My visit found Jennifer busily at work creating a surplice wrap sweater dress. If you catch her at a slow time, she'll tailor her designs for you on the spot! Porcelynne opened in February of 2006 and Jennifer, who attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and gave up the business for a couple years before committing to her design work, has recently left her day job to focus on her creations full-time. If you are in the mood for a wardrobe update and want to support a local designer while looking different-than-most, here's your place. Porcelynne also features the work of many local designers including Amy M. Cool's highly touchable recycled fabric handbags and jewelry by 19 Moons and Tessa Poppe. I'm going to have to go back for the earrings created with Lite-Brites (photo at right). The most intriguing of Porcelynne's offerings is the "Panty-A-Month" club. You'll get a new pair of stinkies designed by Jennifer every month--imagine how fun it could be to get this monthly offering from a lover in the subsequent months after breaking up--the turmoil the poor chump would go through knowing that you'll be wearing the panties he bought you--he bought YOU--with your new lover. Oh, the possibilities! Art work in the gallery rotates; the current show features work created on heat-sensitive fax paper with a soldering iron (shown at right). Check out Porcelynne's website for gallery show information.
Tags: porcelynne, porcelynne boutique and gallery, mission, 14th street, san francisco, california, jennifer lynne, panty of the month club, handmade, diy, jewelry, clothing, lingerie, local, recycled, reconstructed, designers, fashion

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]]> 37.768074 -122.423903 platialUser:wendolyne 2006-09-03 05:05:13.076015+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/42929 Tags: bars, food, dining, bookstores, coffee, clothing

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]]> 44.65885 -111.09941 platialUser:yellowstoner 2007-03-10 22:40:25.34114+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/37417 Tags: clothing, hip, trendy, fashion, vancouver, bc, shopping, bikes, robson street, mexican wrestling masks

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]]> 49.282588 -123.121462 platialUser:einstein 2006-03-01 10:26:18.842918+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/37947 Tags: clothing, accessories, retail, reuse, thrift, warehouse, costumes, vintage, wigs, cool, awesome, dirty, gritty, fun, kids, cheap, funky, wild, shoes, consignment, clothing store, secon hand, by the pound, manic panic, neet, two stories, cowboy boots, new and used, reconstructed clothing, halloween

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]]> 42.365965 -71.092958 platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing 2006-03-06 10:30:32.684011+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/37948 Tags: resale, second hand, used, merchandise, store, clothing, accessories, consignment, reuse, friendly, shoes, vintage, cute, sweet, nice, lovely, handbags, dresses, oldfasioned

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]]> 44.057009 -123.03393 platialUser:coffeelatte 2006-03-15 10:55:59.673188+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/41100 Tags: craft supplies, yarn, fabric, dishes, clothing, antique furniture

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]]> 44.098798 -123.124426 platialUser:coffeelatte 2006-03-14 16:23:53.519118+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/43137 Tags: hiphop, fashion, style, shopping, clothing, accessories, sameunderneath

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]]> 45.552238 -122.675738 platialUser:sameunderneath 2006-03-23 09:29:05.149794+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/43259 Tags: formal, business, clothing, prom, wedding, funeral, limo, tuxedo, shop, discount, cheap, tie, consignment, buy, coast, jewelry, accessories, shoes, kids, bridal, dance, fashion, formalwear, attire, niceville, destin, limousine, tux, dress, bride, groom, suit, jovani, tiffany, armani, pageant, pageantwear, sell, rent, lease, crestview, baker, choctaw, nhs, gulf, emerald, jacquelin, cotillion, homecoming, eglin, alteration, alterations

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]]> 40.722754 -73.980839 platialUser:edshepp 2006-03-29 14:19:46.541392+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/56141 Tags: outdoor, hiking, clothing, backpacking, maps, wilderness, climbing, mountain climbing, outfitters, retail store

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]]> 39.94732 -83.615704 platialUser:nansdaydream 2006-04-26 17:21:57.189917+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/42749 Tags: omg, jeans, new york, manhattan, clothing, shopping, o.m.g., deals, levis, calvin klein, wrangler, lee, schott, dockers, oakley, fruit of the loom

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]]> 47.650058 -122.351315 platialUser:iad2la 2006-07-09 17:48:25.66274+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/110807 Tags: phila, philly, philadelphia, tailoring, jeans, clothing, alterations

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]]> 39.938871 -75.149767 platialUser:shannonor 2006-08-05 14:11:08.369975+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/4167122 Tags: clothing, australianmade

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]]> -33.8833024503 151.191031337 platialUser:pennyhagen 2008-11-22 17:46:51.222786+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/158393 Say hello to Peter Zeigelmeyer, Proprietor. _________________ For a very long time now, I've been jonesin' for one of those cool-looking Gado Gado sweatshirts with the tribal design on the sleeves and the long pointy swirly hoods that I see in Ceiba's window when I pass by the store...maybe in red. Touring Ceiba with Peter Ziegelmeier and Marie is a worldwide affair: local designers Dreamtime, Eka, and Space Turtle; Hikari from Japan; Psylo/Israel; Gado Gado/Austria; Nuclear Star/Italy; Quantum Leap & Mido from Bali all compete for my Mastercard's attention. But my favorite items in the store at the moment has got to be those stash belts by Hipsterr SF (modeled by Marie at right), which are like old-west gun holsters of wonderfully crafted leather but instead of gun holsters you get pockets for all of your raver or just-plain-boring-old-daily needs. These are way hipper than the standard fanny-pack, that's for damn sure, and I'll bet no one ever broke up with/refused to go out with/beat up someone for wearing a Hipsterr. Furry playa coats by Simone Schulz and an interesting selection of jewlery by Gina Pfanz round out the offerings of a bit of each type of gear you might need for an overnight dance party or just a hard day of urban living. If you're wondering where the music comes in, Peter founded Ceiba Records in 1996 and produces psytrance, progressive trance, and downtempo ambient music; listen and buy in the back of the store or on the website.
Tags: ceiba records, fashion, music, art, haight ashbury, san francisco, california, peter, maria, designers, trance, haight, hikari, psylo, gado gado, nuclear star, quantum leap, mido, dreamtime, eka sf, space turtle, hipsterr sf, simone schulz, gina pfanz, cd, dvd, psy trance, progressive trance, downtempo ambient, accessories, jewelry, clothing, recycled, reconstructed, burning man, hoodies, tribal jewelry

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]]> 37.770339 -122.444744 platialUser:wendolyne 2006-09-01 04:55:38.190859+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/159036 >>>>>) I have enjoyed shopping at Laura's original Ruby store in the Mission; one Christmas I bought handmade handbags and fuzzy animal-ear hats there for most of my gifts to family and friends. Ruby's is a good place to find something reasonably priced and unique for thoughtful gift-giving. Personally, I am craving the raven resin necklace that I recently spotted on Ruby's website (see photo to the right) and I've got a few expectant momma friends who I think will enjoy dressing up their little bundles of joy in one-of-a-kind hipster baby togs (and starting at $20, these little outfits don't cost much more than standard cookie-cutter sleeper jammies!). Fused glass pendants with vintage textile patterns ($40-$99) and handpainted resin necklaces (both pictured to the right) are interesting pieces to add to the right outfit and are the sort of jewelry that it's hard not to move in on a for a closer look! I love the Fall-colored brocade and leather handbags; one I spotted looked perfect for opera season--lush fabric, nice long strap, and just big enough for tickets, opera glasses, and lipstick. (also shown over there>>>) If you're a tourist, here you can buy a not-so-obviously-a-tourist-wearing-just-shorts sweatshirt or a different-than-most scarf to keep warm, and one that you'll probably even wear again (as opposed to the Fisherman's Wharf tourist variety). Don't forget to bring it with you next time! This is not L.A.! Note: Photos of Ruby's great handmade scarf selection and a glimpse of one of the interesting paintings on back of hoodies are over there on the right>>>> Beyond the painted wave midway through the Haight Ashbury store is Vie Papiel, a store of a different sort, carrying vintage ephemera such as old prints, scary clowns, and framed works. Original hand-colored prints of buff men, brave lions, fair maidens and other interesting tidbits put me in mind of old carnivals and Auntie Flora's Funhouse Library. Wonderful browsing...I spotted several future gifts for hard-to-buy for males. MISSION STORE HOURS Monday 3-7pm Friday 12-7pm Saturday/Sunday 11-6pm ____________ HAIGHT STORE HOURS Monday-Saturday 11-7pm Sunday 11-6pm
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]]> 37.770199 -122.445892 platialUser:wendolyne 2006-08-21 17:40:46.285743+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/236847 Tags: shopping, clothing, phila, philly, philadelphia

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]]> 45.520285 -122.674559 platialUser:shopportland 2007-03-22 12:51:13.970782+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/1101439 Tags: womens, clothing, accessories, local designers, independent designers

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]]> 33.304923 -111.758423 platialUser:bukojuice 2006-06-18 02:40:01.149497+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/833346
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]]> 40.723907 -73.996259 platialUser:amorgan 2006-11-16 23:10:22.447987+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/977856 Tags: clothing, shopping

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]]> 45.528603 -122.69857 platialUser:stumptownpanda 2007-02-21 17:06:28.312458+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/2568938 Storefront Tour, Location 9 The first Smelling Committee was in search of unseen maladies. But this new thing called Brooklyn Industries doesn’t smell anything like the historic industries of Brooklyn found along Newtown Creek! This place smells so new, fresh and somehow… trendy? Do you think you can smell trendiness? Or the person who stitched your clothes? Please investigate. This industry smells nothing like the billowing black clouds of oil refineries that used to drape Brooklyn, Queens and East Manhattan. People in the 19th and early 20th centuries used to have to close their windows all summer due to the foul industrial stenches. John D. Rockefeller chose Newtown Creek as the site for his Standard Oil company in 1870. What was once a playground of wealthy mansions quickly transformed into a hotbed shuttling industry goods to and from the ocean along the railroad. There were oil refineries, sewage treatment plants and factories. Like the Cooper Glue Company, which boiled the refuse of tanneries and slaughterhouses into glue and gelatin. Soon all kinds of industrial wastes were filling the creek. Including a mixture of glue and putrefying bovines that formed what was known as Dead Animal Wharf. In the early 1900’s, the 3.5 mile creek did almost as much business as the Mississippi River. The Mississippi is 3,900 miles long. The Brooklyn Industries logo may be rooftops and water towers, but the Committee knows what the lasting smell of Brooklyn industries is. The oil refineries have had a long-lasting effect on Brooklyn, Queens and the East River. As the waterfront is developed into lofts and condos, a glossy rainbow of oil slick and black goo is slowly expanding into the East River, underground and along the shoreline of Greenpoint, Williamsburg and Queens, stretching towards Manhattan and deeper into Brooklyn. Residents can smell gas in their pipes especially when it rains and the water molecules make the odor more apparent. Newtown Creek is so toxic that a fireman who swallowed some of the creek water while saving someone from drowning, died two days later. One of the world’s largest oil spills occurred in the 1940s and 50s due to underground leaks at these oil refineries. ExxonMobil is primarily held responsible for the17 million gallon oil spill at Newtown Creek, which encompasses 55 acres and growing. The spill was discovered about 30 years later in 1978. Even though the spill is larger than the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill off the coast of Alaska and it’s in an urban area, clean-up only began in 1995 and has been painfully slow. Merely half of the toxic sludge has been removed. There is a very active group of advocates and residents called Riverkeeper who monitor the creek, and recently won a lawsuit to have the State Attorney General prosecute the case, as well as have the EPA perform an independent study of the toxicity and effects of the spill. As a prime example of the entrepreneurial spirit and tradition of DIY Williamsburg, a fellow who learned about the spill began drilling for oil. But he only got about 20 feet down before neighbors began complaining about the stench.
Tags: smell, art, new york, industry, nolita, odor, smelling committee, fashion, clothing

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]]> 40.724161 -73.996058 platialUser:smellcommittee 2008-01-14 20:22:07.726219+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/2568939 Storefront Tour, Location 10 Like the new Brooklyn Industries, Nolita Industries follow a quaint pattern of irresistible digs and stylish accessories that strive to associate clothes with money, power, individuality, cultural capital, sex drive and horsepower. What Smelling Committee members may wish to note as well is the careful attention to odor association that some businesses are testing in their stores in a pervasive attempt at olfactory branding. The real estate cliché of baking bread in a home to increase potential buyers’ receptivity and associations with homeyness is an old technique. Bakeries and fast food restaurants have long realized the efficacy of piping their salivatory kitchen exhaust out onto the streets rather than into a back alley. But until recently, the notion of branding the olfactory atmosphere of a commercial environment has remained restricted to a few kooky mega millionaires. Like MacDonald’s, for example, whose unmistakable Big Mac odor is a top secret, patented flavor perfume created by none other than International Flavors and Fragrances in New York and produced in New Jersey. The development of inexpensive technologies to release a controlled atmospheric odor into an environment has spurred many businesses to experiment with an odor identity and a truly sensorial shopping Experience. Only a few are willing to talk publicly about this experimental new technique. Samsung’s flagship store on the Upper West Side smells faintly tropical, sweet and melony with its new odor identity, also developed by the IFF. Sony has a unique scent in its stores, which it sends home in sachets in its shopping bags, and is considering impregnating in its plastic packaging. Not only electronics corporations but hotel chains, diamond retailers, amusement parks, golf companies, automobile manufacturers and cell phone stores have also taken advantage of environmental smell technologies. Verizon spent a year developing the chocolate fragrance that accompanied the displays of its LG Chocolate phones, and tested its multinational appeal on noses across the globe. Careful attention has been paid to gendering products, as market research has shown that buyers are twice as likely to stick around and purchase clothing if the ambient odor is feminine for women’s clothing, and masculine for men’s clothing. If women’s clothing is scented with a masculine odor, women are less likely to stick around and buy, and vise versa for men. Olfactory branding is rather hit or miss, as there are few odors with mass appeal and odors are not drugs. But the idea is to directly tap into the limbic system of consumers by establishing an emotional memory that connects olfactory recognition with a brand identity. Smelling Committee members know that it takes longer for a positive olfactory association to be developed than a negative one. Nonetheless, initial studies have shown that, at the very least, pleasant odors tailored to consumers increase receptiveness to a product, the number of times they examine a product, how long they linger over an item, and sometimes that they are willing to pay higher prices. Only more reason to bring one’s consciousness into a daily awareness of olfactory experience.
Tags: fashion, clothing, smell, art, new york, branding, nolita, odor, smelling committee

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]]> 40.723645 -73.993752 platialUser:smellcommittee 2008-01-14 20:22:07.907228+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/2948534 Tags: clothing, union square, home furnishing

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]]> 42.381197 -71.099551 platialUser:itsmejono 2008-03-27 14:28:21.456635+00:00 http://www.platial.com/post/3072963 Tags: jewelry, clothes, clothing, furniture, books

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