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August 21, 2010

In the premiere episode of What’s in Store with Mike Albo, we follow stylist writer Mike Albo as he takes us on a shopping tour of the hip Nolita district, the north end of Little Italy in Manhattan. Mike searches the area for all the necessities for a perfect summer wardrobe, from sunglasses, to swimsuits and sandals. Mike checks in at Le Labo Fragrances with co-owner Fabrice Penot, tries on some shades at Selima Optique with designer Selima Saluan, finds some skin care products at Red Flower, picks out some sandals at Rainbow Sandals, and finds a skimpy swimsuit at Parke and Ronen with co-owner Ronen Jehezkel. Finally, Mike talks with t-shirt designer Jim Morrison and local community activist Michele Campo about rising rent costs and change in the Nolita neighborhood. But Mike explains that its rare to find a shopping area with a nice vibe and no superstores, and that "places like Nolita make us feel like we aren't just shopping, but that we're connecting."

August 21, 2010

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  • Me Likey

    Love Mike Albo! Love the show! Just moved back to NYC so this is perfect. Great places to check out. Looking forward to more good leads!

    Posted by LA2NY August 26, 2010 21:07:48

  • Albo you are the man

    That was so interesting, I took notes of each store that Albo introduced, -am going to check them out in my next NYC trip.
    The most thing I really liked about this video is, he is so sincere and down to earth, I can completely relate myself to the show.
    Lets stay there is simply "no unneccessary whipped cream", the main content there, it is being presented in a great sincere way with fun humor.

    Posted by Innocente August 26, 2010 16:57:50

  • Well Done

    Love this - Mike is so funny, and really knows what he's talking about. Excellent production value. Unique. Seems like I got a tour of the coolest nabe in the city - will help when i visit this fall!

    Posted by MartiniMarni August 26, 2010 16:53:43

  • go albo!

    I've always liked Mike Albo as a writer and performer, and now his take on the Shopping Guide is just as I'd expect, pitch perfect. I'd follow him even if he were showing me around a Ross store.

    Posted by chokey August 25, 2010 18:45:58

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    Mike Albo has written for the New York Times, The New Yorker, New York Magazine, GQ, Elle Décor, Country Living, The Daily Beast, Out, The Village Voice, Details, and many other magazines and websites...