While on my trip to New York with my mom last month, I was able to sneak in side-trips to check on some of my favorite, and some new-to-me boutiques, in the city. One of them being Duo, the cutest little shop in the East Village, featuring unique modern clothes and vintage accessories that are hard to find anywhere else!
I’m so excited to share all of the adorable details that make Duo one of a kind in this edition of Retail Therapy!
Sisters and business partners, Wendy and Larae Kangas, make an extraordinarily strong duo {pun completely intended} managing their shop and carefully selecting merchandise that they want to carry. Focusing on introducing emerging designers to the world, the gals aim to support local designers who choose to manufacture their garments here in the U.S.
By seeking to curate a well-edited vintage collection, the Kangas sisters really want “Duo to be an inviting place for our clients and to express our own vision by filling our shop with pieces that are timeless and modern.”
Their vision couldn’t me more clear than in one of my favorite collections in the shop, Ambit. The line, based out of Brooklyn, uses the most luxurious materials and flattering lines to create classic pieces to wear in your wardrobe time and time again.
Another thing I love about Duo? The merchandising. Good styling goes a loonggg way my dears. Don’t you just love Duo’s gorgeous jewelry displays and their collection of vintage books along side some insanely well crafted leather handbags? I adore all of the little moments around the shop like their bud vase next to a handful of beads and the garden growing in the front window next to some very well dressed mannequins! If that doesn’t pull you into the store, I don’t know what will!
I want to thank Wendy and Larae for inviting myself and my amazing photographer and friend, Emily Anderson, into the store for the day. It’s now on my must-visit list every time I’m in NYC.
And if I {hopefully!} have peaked your curiosity enough, you can feast your eyes on some of Duo’s collections at their online shop here!
And I do hope you’ve been enjoying our Retail Therapy series. Next up we’re heading to Austin, TX so be sure to check back soon.
original photography for apartment 34 by emily anderson
This store looks fabulous! I admire the fact that Wendy and Larae focus on locally designed, USA made products.
this shop is really nice!!
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I will certainly put this little stop on my list when I am in NYC this summer. Thanks for sharing, I always love finding new boutiques, each is filled with such uniqueness.
Hope you love it as much as we do Leigh!
the store looks absolutely amazing! i will definitely have to check it out on my next trip to NYC.
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Great pictures, looks like a lovely shop!
I found this store wandering around East Village last time I was in NYC and fell in love with it. I didn’t realize they have an online store, I’m so glad you added the link!
i love this store already and i haven’t even been there yet! total eye candy! thanks for telling me about it.
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The envelope bags are so cute!
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I went to Duo a couple years ago with some friends who were visiting and decided to stop in, but I never made note of the name. Now I know what store it is, so thank you!
Yay – glad we were of help Claire!
Sounds like I’m on the same wavelength as these gals! Are they in need of a vintage jewelry vendor?
xx!
I’m not sure, but you should drop by and ask!
What a beautiful shop will definitely check it out when I’m in NY.
So glad everyone will add Duo to their NYC itineraries! Have fun–I know you’ll walk away with many new favs!