I made my way through the doors of the appealing men's shop Alter for the first time last weekend in search of a fashionable gift for a fashionable man we know. From the store's pristine and hip appearance I was half expecting to walk away empty handed due to over priced items, but happily I found the shop stacked high with affordable clothes and accessories, as well as a few more upscale (but still reasonably priced) special pieces.
With added savings from constant sales, we got a great wool hat, suspenders and a tie for our friend at a price that most boutiques would offer only one of those items. Jim even opted for an all black pair of Pointer sneakers for himself.
The staff is personable and helpful and with such a pleasant experience, I am thinking I might just indulge in a shopping trip for myself to the women's shop across the street. If you're not in the neighborhood and are curious of what might be in store before you make the G train journey, check out their blog for updates.
But what do you think?