Shop Girl
Agnes B
Ladies, I confess - I am addicted to chic, well-tailored clothing. Cigarette pants, a car coat, and daring red ballet flats? I’m seduced. For over twenty-five years, Agnes B, a French designer who must be channeling Audrey Hepburn as a muse for her elegant but not conventional fashions, has charmed her way into our closets.
The designer is inspired by everyday life, and is convinced that clothes are truly an expression of one’s character. And upon entering their lovely and spare Union Square location, Miss B is right on the mark. The style is distinctly classic with a twist - a pleated skirt with a bullfight silkscreen, a fitted collar shirt with daring green stripes, a simple black cardigan with white polka dots decorating the lapel - the clothes are fun, wearable and not overly self-conscious. The palate is simple: blacks, whites, browns and navys. The coats are camel-haired and single-breasted black wool - all made with the finest quality materials, all flattering.
The store atmosphere is subdued and you won’t find aggressive salespeople making a hard-sell in the dressing room. Instead you’ll be greeted by jazz, French rap, and an eclectic mix of international books, cds, and tasteful, Parisian-style clothing.
Agnes B
13 E 16th St
New York, NY 10003
(212) 741-2585
Subways: N/R, 4/5/6 to Union Square
Area: Union Square 