Costume National
New York, NY 10012
Phone: (212) 431-1530
- Directions:
- N, R at Prince St; C, E at Spring St; 6, F at Broadway-Lafayette
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Editorial Review for Costume National – by Alexandra Lynch
The Scene
Costume National's vibe is overly ponderous, with militaristic shoes and big, boxy coats. Apparently the '90s live on. The store is entirely black--walls and floor--though mini spotlights make peering at the goods easier.
The Goods
Tough love is on full display here, with severe and heavy black clothes and a shirt that's reminiscent of a straight jacket. Despite the ritzy ingredients, clothes are rough to the touch. Go directly to the leather: It's baby soft. Subtle details like an extra blouse in the sleeve make these slick tops and bottoms worth the considerable price.
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Insider Tips
Thrice is NiceSales are only three times yearly. The two end-of-season sales are in June and November. There is also a warehouse sale in August.
Scent-sationalCan't afford the clothes or shoes, but love the way CN casts a spell? Take away a bottle of scent. A 1.7-ounce EDP spray bottle will cost you less than $70.
User Reviews for Costume National
07/19/2005 Posted by luau_345
Very nice store - clothes are definitely well-made with cool design. Most importantly, the customer service is fantastic. In particular, one sales representative in the store named Mary Cryter, is probably one of the best I have ever come across. She is extremely helpful to me. She went above and beyond to help me locate a T-shirt that I like with my size.
Pros: good design, good service
Cons: pricey
05/22/2003 Posted by yippee1999
Last summer (2002) I bought sandals, for $200-300 (I can't recall the price). I wore them 5 times, and eventually, they got to the point that I felt they should be returned to the store for repair. Apparently the straps were made by "gluing" two strips of leather over a layer of nubuck, and eventually, all the straps split. I took them to the store and showed them the problem. It should have been very obvious that I had in fact NOT worn them much, as the soles were hardly worn, and were clearly the ORIGINAL soles, and not replacements. Nonetheless, they said since they were "last season's" shoes, they would not repair them without having to charge me. I feel that in a store like this, they should have accommodated me. It has nothing to do with the money I'd have to pay; it is the PRINCIPLE.
Pros: clothes, decor
Cons: customer service
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