Monday, July 22, 2013

Posh Wall Street Shops-Briefly

Here is just sample of two shops on Wall Street meant for regular weekday crowd more than toursists...I am cutting down on space to Yelp review because they take up so much space, will just give a few and summarize the rest
Weekend tourists hurry past Tourbillon store...of more interest to brokers and such no doubt..

Ha! No credible reviews, just note that it specializes in hand made watches. Guess that gives you an idea of what place is like. This shop opened in 2009 apparently...

 OK, yelp does have a couple of reviews for this place, basically gets a four star rating..


Thomas Pink

8 reviews Rating Details
63 Wall St
(between Hanover St & Pearl St)
New York, NY 10005
Neighborhood: Financial District
(212) 514-7683
Nearest Transit Station:
Wall St (2, 3)
Broad St (J, Z)
Wall St (4, 5)
Price Range:
$$$
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
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8 reviews in English

  • Review from

    • 215 friends
    • 620 reviews
    4/6/2012
    The Thomas Pink store is small yet beautifully laid-out and has a lovely selection of men's and women's clothing.  For me, at least, this isn't the kind of place I would shop at every day-- it's comparable to Brook's Brothers in price while the men's accesories remind me of Hermes in terms of style.  The women's sweaters are especially nice, particularly the cashmere.  The salespeople are quite friendly.

    I used to pop into Thomas Pink with my former co-worker when I worked in the FiDi and wouldn't mind doing so again if I need to purchase something extra special.
  • Review from

    • 4964 friends
    • 173 reviews
    10/30/2007 1 photo ROTD 10/5/2008 First to Review
    I have an interview tomorrow.  At an EXTREMELY conservative company.  I was going to do the usual Brooks Brothers ensemble with Gucci flats, but decided on Thomas Pink at the last minute.  Literally, I probably snuck through the front door just as an employee was walking towards it to turn the locks.  Fortunately, I knew exactly what I needed: White tailored shirt, double cuff -- Their Pristine shirt.  The website claims that it's "crease resistant."  I assure you that it is NOT since I just spent the past half hour ironing.  My shirt was a wrinkled mess by the time it arrived home despite being folded & transported in a super sturdy box.

    At almost $200 per shirt (I got two.  Hey, how did that happen?), you still have to provide your own cuff links -- They won't even throw in a set of $12 silk knots.  I will be sporting a classic selection with my new shirt, but those 'allowed' a little more whimsy in the office might check out the cupcakes: http://www.thomaspink.co…  I don't like the color of the cake, so I'd opt for the silver Twisted Knots instead: http://www.thomaspink.co…

    Like their midtown branch: http://www.yelp.com/biz/… the Wall Street location lacks proper air conditioning & ventilation.  I doubt that their business will suffer much, though, given their selection & convenience.  It's a prime address for their target customers.

    Conclusions:

    Stylish & extensive choice of merchandise -- Just make sure you have enough time to get it pressed professionally before it's time to wear it.  Unless you're good at ironing -- Which I am not.

    Shop when the temperature drops below 50 degrees outside.  Unless you enjoy warm, stagnant air -- Which I do not.

    Receipts are printed on pinkish mauve paper.  (See photo)  Ick.

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