HIS LADY FRIEND

For all the ladies who walk into the store and say, "Only men???"

Here are some of Maria's favorite stores for women.

POPPET on East 9th between 1st and 2nd Aves
poppetnyc.com
A true gem in the middle of the East Village, here Maria was an assistant to Suzanne Petitt a wardrobe supervisor for film and TV and to Billie Madley, a stylist and design consultant to many independent designers. Together they created the store Poppet, with it's deep red walls and Ossie Clark dresses in the window, their clientel ranges from your average socialite to the stylists working for Vogue Italia. Michael and Maria's inspiration for Houndstooth was to create a men's vintage store sharing the Poppet aesthetic.
Jumelle on Bedford, between N 8th and 9th
shopjumelle.com
They carry the latest in independent, and some classic designers. Maria's top pick for modern design clothes.
Alter on 109 Franklin St. at Greenpoint Ave
alterbrooklyn.com
A new addition to Greenpoint. They sell a combination of vintage, new, and altered pieces for men and women.
Fille de Joie @ 197 Grand St. in Williamsburg
filledejoie.com
One of Maria's favorite vintage stores for women in Williamsburg, the French owner has a nack for design pieces and creating and an intimate environment for the ladies.