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5 in 1
A genuine co-op in a former railroad-car manufacturer, 5 in 1 houses both edgy clothing and accessories from the likes of local up-and-comers including Made Her Think, Eventide and Uluru and the ateliers of the creative virtuosos who make them. 60 North 6th St between Kent and Wythe Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn (718-384-1990)
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It took two weeks for this up-and-coming menswear label’s two designers, Chuck Guarino and Ryan Turner, to transform the basement of an LES tenement into their first flagship boutique. Though this slightly cramped, ramshackle, taxidermy-adorned spot is still a work-in-progress (Guarino and Turner plan to slightly expand the space), there’s nothing slapdash about the dapper leather hoodies ($225), slim vests ($195) and 24-karat-gold-and-black-diamond ashtrays shaped like human jaws ($3,250). The latter is the product of a collaboration with Derrick Cruz of cult line Black Sheep & Prodigal Sons. And since the duo’s studio is hidden behind a partition in the back, you can often inquire about a piece’s silhouette or color by chatting with its creators. 119 Ludlow St between Delancey and Rivington Sts, lower level (212-228-2020)
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