Before the torrential downpour and the onslaught of Hurricane Sandy... I, like many New Yorkers I know, went on a frenetic search for the ideal Halloween costume (or simply a costume, period). I had a general conception of what I wanted to be. However, the nitty gritties of the details still needed to be sketched out.
My general opinion of Halloween echoes my sentiments toward the wedding industry (and any other institutionalized event-targeted businesses)... that they are overpriced and generally opportunist in nature. There’s nothing I find more frustrating than knowingly overpaying for some badly made goods (think Ricky’s, Halloween Adventures, or any type of targeted costume marketing).
That said, I was refreshingly pleased with the selection at Patricia Field on the Bowery. Long known as a fantastical stylist and over-the-type creative (she’s the one who styled the ladies of “Sex and the City”), I knew that I could always count on Patricia to bring in the fabulous and original on this particular occasion. And she killed it!!! (Think Yay, as opposed to Boo).
What I loved the most is that these were well-made items, exhibiting both artistry and admirable attention to detail. (Not cheesy, not garishly overpriced, and most definitely gamine & on-trend!). Outside of the scope of Halloween, some of these pieces would also make welcomed, edgy and fun additions to your wardrobe in general. There's no reason to compromise on high-style just because it's Halloween!
