On their own, theyre the kind of rare vintage oddities that easily shake up an everyday look.
On a quiet street, Carrie Bradshops signature pink sign shines bright.
But accessories are one of the main attractions: designer handbags, statement jewelry and eccentric belts.
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(Though they also have a special place in their hearts for 1980s Joan Collinsera fashion fromDynasty.)
Deprelle and Olinger met in 2006 and immediately bonded over their love ofSex and the Cityand vintage fashion.
They started doing pop-ups and vintage markets before opening up the shop in 2010.
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They each have their own eclectic backgrounds.
With YSL the world is yours, he says.
The name of our shop came from a word game during an aperitif with friends.
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Adds Deprelle, Carrie Bradshaw has an unique look mixing vintage and designer fashion.
Mixing everything, this is what we advise our customers to do…its fantastic.
It makes sense: More people are shopping secondhand designer fashion.
Everybody knows Carrie Bradshaw, and everybody takes a photo of our illuminated sign, says Olinger.
Off in the corner of the shop are some books inspired by culture, New York and fashion.
These days, Carrie Bradshop is seeing an increase in Gen Z visitors looking for Y2K fashion.
But Deprelle and Olinger like anything old, as long as it tells a story.
Their favorite pieces theyve ever had are rare 1940s Elsa Schiaparelli haute couture and Karl Lagerfeldera Chanel.
Its always fascinating to sell someone clothes from a period they didnt know, says Deprelle.
This is a real cultural transaction.
Its impossible not to notice the influence of Fields styling work and Carries aesthetic in New York.
And thats a pretty powerful thing.
