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Owl's Lab

20 E. 12th St., New York, NY 10003
nr. University Pl.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-633-2672 Send to Phone

  • Reader Rating:

    6.3 out of 10

    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Type: Boutique
  • Products & Services: Handbags, Hats: Women, Jewelry, Women's Wear
Photo by Shanna Ravindra

Hours

Mon-Sat, noon-7pm; Sun, noon-5pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Product Guide

Accessories

  • Handbags
  • Hats: Women
  • Jewelry

Clothing

  • Women's Wear

Profile

California-bred Ashley Thompson’s Zenlike boutique is a stark contrast to the ubiquitous fashion chain stores in Union Square. Owl’s Lab caters to the postcollege working girl just as much as it does to the NYU and New School students who live in the area. Handbags by Rebecca Minkoff, for instance, can function as either a book bag or a trendy weekend tote. There’s a fresh mix of folded cotton tees by Sharon Segal and C&C California, stacks of jeans by Earnest Sewn and Citizens of Humanity, and work-appropriate silk blouses and sweaters by Paul & Joe—and many of the items go for under $100.

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a little of both of the former reviews

internationalshoe from 10031 | Posted on 1/5/08

Overall Reader Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Quality: 10
Service: 10
Selection: 7
Value: 5

I also love Owl's Lab because of the girls in the shop. They're awesome, it's one of those places where you can go to shop without your girlfriends and know that the girls will be honest. The thing...Read More

My NEIGHBORHOOD STOP!

nylover11 from 10003 | Posted on 12/26/07

Overall Reader Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Quality: 10
Service: 10
Selection: 10
Value: 10

I think that woman whose review I just read is crazy. I love Owl's Lab. Its the cutest store and I shop there SPECIFICALLY because the girls are sooo sweet!!!! I live in the neighborhood and always go there to...Read More

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