One of my friends sells knock-off bags. She rents a booth in this exclusive hair salon in Rye, NY. Every now and then she talks me into bying a bag. I never did find out her cost, but she sells them from $100- $150. I never paid more than $40. They are in my closet with broken straps the total of 3 in 5 years.
When the feast of San Gennaro in The Village and Little Italy takes place, I always make it a day of it. I re-visit China Town, and I am acosted with pictures of these knock-off bags ( it is illegal to buy or cell in NYC) they usually take you through a hidden closet, they open these enormous drawers and violá designer’s bags galore.
I usually fall in love with the garments, the slippers and the paper lantern.
I stop for lunch in Little Italy at one of the sidewalk cafes. Some have casual and some have formal menus.
As a vegetarian, I basically eat pasta, pizza or their famous pasta and faggioli or the minestroni soup. I usually keep tab, next time will always try something new.
All in all it is a beautiful experience. I never tell my friend I was in one of those knock-off closets. I go there just to experience the adventure of lower Manhattan for the day.
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I’d love to do this!
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I’m not sure if I could tolerate the masses of people. Wow! That’s a lot of peeps in one place. Beautiful pictures which I totally enjoyed. Thank you for bringing me along. Have a great day ❤
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Thank you AmyRose, I only do it once a year. xo
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I actually can see why. 🙂
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Wow…those photos reminds me of being in the street markets of Hong Kong (well, not the Little Italy photo…LOL!) — all the knock-off bags and other clothing! Thanks for sharing these; I feel like I’ve been there now and don’t have to go myself. 😀
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I’ m glad you enjoyed it.
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The last time I was in New York l had a ball
Don’t get there as much as I would like
I’m a kid in a candy store
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We all are, Shwartz went bellyup, otherwise on Christmas you find me there.
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You mean FAO oh no
Not really
I thought someone took it over
What a shame
No more Mr Machine
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I hope it will be the same.
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