World’s Smallest Store

Boutiques

West Village

Time Out says

Fri Jan 6 2012

Only in New York would a basement stairwell be transformed into a 50-square-foot shop, as is the case with this one-man operation selling witty tees and oddities. Owner and former Union Square street vendor Ivan Youngblood, who goes by the nickname Parks Are Zoos for Trees, is half the charm of this eclectic spot. He’ll engage every shopper in conversation or otherwise draw in passersby to the easy-to-miss location, outfitted with a disco ball sitting on the stoop and a working popcorn machine. Inside, the decor is suitably random: The teal space features healthy doses of glitter and paint splatters, and a mirror cracked to form a face sits at the entrance. Highlights include T-shirts ($17–$29) screen-printed with Youngblood’s original designs, featuring sayings such as “Legalize gay divorce” and “Occupy Roller Coasters,” as well as one-of-a-kind jewelry from local designers. We recently spotted a vintage wooden bracelet with metal detailing ($21) and a Rosey B gold-colored scissor-pendant necklace ($27). Everything in the shop is priced under $150, but haggling is welcome. Just make sure to call before stopping by—the store’s hours are as random as the merchandise.

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Address:
World’s Smallest Store 131 Christopher St
West Village
New York

Cross Street:
between Greenwich and Hudson Sts
Phone:
212-361-9041
Opening hours:
By appointment only
Transport:
Subway: 1 to Christopher St–Sheridan Sq
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1. World’s Smallest Store
  - 131 Christopher St
    West Village
    New York
  - 212-361-9041
  - 40.733073,-74.006495

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