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A Détacher

262 Mott St., New York, NY 10012
nr. Houston St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-625-3380 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    6.0 out of 10

    1 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Price Range: ($$$) High End
  • Type: Boutique
  • Products & Services: Fur/Leather, Jewelry, Womenswear

Hours

Sep-Jun: Tue-Sat, noon-7pm; Sun, 1pm-6pm; Mon, closed; Jul-Aug: Tue-Sat, noon-7pm; Sun-Mon, closed

Nearby Subway Stops

B, D, F, V at Broadway-Lafayette St.; 6 at Spring St.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Product Guide

Accessories

  • Jewelry

Clothing

  • Fur/Leather
  • Womenswear

Profile

A Détacher owner Mona Kowalska likens herself to more of a curator than a designer or store manager—not surprising, since her teacup-sized space is more of a funky fashion gallery than the cold couture boutique you might expect. Kowalska’s collection appeases grown-up fashion hounds and readers of Vogue or W. Kowalska doesn’t apologize for the luxury and architecture her prim clothes exude, but while her elegant designs snub schlepped-in comfort, she fully embraces the eclectic with the mod furnishings dotted throughout her store. At the back of the shop, a mirror tile wall hangs behind a glass façade etched with distressed scribbles.

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fav but fragile

glam64 from Brooklyn | Posted on 8/30/04

Overall Reader Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Quality: 3
Service: 9
Selection: 10
Value: 6

Without a doubt, they have the most creative, orginal designs around. But be careful not to take off your vest too fast. I only wore my vest for 1/2 hour when it got caught in a door handle and riped...Read More