Hooti Couture. Anybody?

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melisande

melisande

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Jan 20, 2006
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So I've just been browsing through an interesting 2005 book, "Alligators, Old Mink and New Money " by Alison Houtte.

I've got some vintage items, but I mainly buy new -- still this book caught my eye because I've been dealing with (authenticating) a vintage bag recently, and the book is all about Hooti Couture, a vintage clothing and accessories boutique in Brooklyn, New York.

The section on vintage handbags was definitely interesting, especially for those who are interested in vintage alligator bags. But, what I'm really curious about, after seeing this book (and especially since I was clueless about this shop before), is how many of you, who live in NY, have visited Hooti's. Anybody shop there? It sounds fabulous, according to the book, as well as according to endorsements from fashion editors in major newspapers and magazines. Also, the prices that are described are so so low!:biggrin:
 
#3
Don't know too much more, Minnie! The store is successful enough that it's been written about in the NYTimes, etc. Also, the woman who runs it, Alison Houtte, has got enough of a fan-base to sell a book about her store (and about how to shop vintage).
The woman who owns it is an ex-model, who used to have a busy career modeling in Europe and in the USA.
Oh. The store is in Flatbush. Apparently, it's very trendy and cute -- great shop displays, the tags are all handwritten and full of witty jokes, etc.
Wish I could visit the store, just to see!
 
#9
Oh well. Just all the more reason to travel! (which I love to do anyway). Still, I wish the city I live in now could become somewhat better, shopping-wise. It's pathetic. A capital city, and so few shopping resources!
 
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