Eidolon
Brooklyn, NY 11215-1214
Phone: (718) 638-8194
- Cross Street:
- Between Carroll Street and President Street
- Directions:
- M; N, R at Union St
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 12pm-8pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
Editorial Review for Eidolon – by Rebecca Braverman
The Scene
The tiny, chartreuse-fabric-draped store showcases the owners' (Yuki Ohta, Amara Felice and Andrea Fisher) work alongside that of their talented friends. Friendly staff, mellow shoppers and clothing and accessories you won't find anywhere else make for an experience you shouldn't miss.
The Goods
Remember this: Eidolon means "ideal image" in Greek and that is, explains Fisher, "what we want to create for our customers." Eidolon's a labor of love--and you'll feel it the moment you walk in the shop. Look out for Fisher's boudoir-inspired silk pants and sexy slipdresses, chunky crocheted hats by a.felice, delicate hand-printed journals by Ingrid Cusson and silver-lined clutches by Girl Genius.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasFall in love with a skirt that's just a little too loose? Or too pink? Or in need of a matching jacket? Designer Andrea Fisher can alter it, fix it, add to it--or even make a new one to order!
Save MoneySign up on the mailing list to be notified about sales events, including the two yearly in-store blowouts with select items 10 to 45 percent off.
User Reviews for Eidolon
08/19/2007 Posted by bluetreekat2002
After shopping at Banana haven't you ever wanted something more original and interesting? After buying jewelry or a purse at H&M haven't you ever wished you knew some small shop of designers with beautifully made pieces? This is the place. I bought a pair of lacy underwear my boyfriend almost died over. I bought a pair of betty boop underwear that are SO cute. I've spent serious time contemplating some of their purses, which are the kind of pieces that you get stopped on the street by other girls who ask you where you got it. My mother came with me once and bought me the most beautiful camisole that I wear with jeans. I love this little gold clutch that I've had for two years that I bought there. And I've gotten two pairs of boots that girls, and even one guy have commented that they love. So while It's nice to buy at the generic stores, this is the kind of place you talk about to your friends, that you buy signature pieces at. I love that you can talk to the designers personally and even make requests. Check it out.
Pros: You can talk to the designers in person. Good quality items with signature pieces that people will always comment on.
Cons: They're always closed on monday.
08/16/2007 Posted by dedel
i now have been going to eidolon for these last couple of years. every time, i found something for my girlfriend. handbags, shoes clothes. they have a great selection of things and everything is very well priced. if you lIve in brooklyn or come for a day of shopping, this is a MUST. on the top of that,the owners are really super nice. TWO THUMBS UP.
