Muji NYC grand opening
If you've ever had the luxury of shopping at Muji, you'll understand why there was a huge line out the door for its downtown Manhattan grand opening earlier today. Basic, cleanly-designed, eco-friendly products, from stationery, kitchenware and containers to socks, pillows and luggage. I walked over at about 3 pm and came upon a space just like all the ones I've been to in London. The line was also gone by then. Inside, the flow was good -- an organized, streamlined, and pleasing atmosphere filled with things you think you need to make your life just as organized, streamlined and pleasing. But when it comes right down to it, the key to that kind of lifestyle is to just stop buying things. At least that was my rationale when I left empty-handed (after putting back the blank, pocket-sized $2 notepad, of which I must have dozens just like it at home, stacked in the darkness of various "organizing" boxes.) I know, I'm becoming such a consumer's killjoy.
Of course, if you own nothing and really do need stuff, I would highly recommend their roller suitcases, stripey-socks, utilitarian handbags, and photo frames.
And the bed frames, duvet covers, umbrellas, mechanical pencils, shirts, pillows...
posted by Claudine Ko at 7:42 PM
4 Comments:
Muuuuu-ji!
I picked up some of their striped socks at MOMA and have been rocking them with my a.p.c wedge heels, trying to extend the sandal season until the snow starts. I can't wait to visit the store and see everything else they have.
Ever since Metcalf entered my life, have been trying to become more environmental conscious.
The best thing one can do, is not just recycling and buying pretty eco-friendly stuff, but just consume less.
Ever since Metcalf entered into my life, have been trying to be more environmental conscious.
It's true that the best one can do, is not in recyling and buying pretty eco-friendly products, but just consume less.
It's very weird to us in Japan that this chain is considered so hip in New York. It's kind of like how Takeshi Kitano has such a great reputation at Cannes.
Oh, and Beard Papa, which we associate with the food basements of low-end department stores. I read that it's ultra chic in New York. And Uniqlo.
Can't wait until a MosBurger opens up over there.
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