"You know, I wouldn't be broken hearted if we left."
This declaration came from my friend on Fashion's Night Out, as we realized that the line stretching around Opening Ceremony at The Ace Hotel was longer and more vicious than those at the Lincoln Center tents— except with far more painful examples of "ironic" hipster-y.
Luckily for us, what we came to see was lining the sidewalk, in imitation of a Parisian flea market, honoring OC's newest international celebration with France. The trendy powerhouse is teaming up with more traditionally cool brands such as agnes b., Repetto, Carven, K. Jacques and Jean-Paul Gaultier. While the Colette trinkets came across more as knock-offs than the real deal (but then, Colette's draw has always been its sartorially expert buying— not its souvenirs), other merchandise proved to be truly satisfying. I adored the kaleidoscope-effect Deyrolle scarves, as well as the nostalgic toile-printed Ked's. Even the OC sweaters emblazoned with France tempted me with their thick fabric and retro feel. I'll wear mine while pretending I'm Catherine Deneuve on the set of Les Demoiselles de Rochefort.
More surprises will be introduced to the OC stores throughout the year. Here's hoping that the Ladurée creation will be edible.
Opening Ceremony35 Howard St.
Ace Hotel
20 West 29th St.
http://www.openingceremony.us/entry.asp?sid=5&filed=usa+vs.+france
Photos courtesy of Opening Ceremony
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