Monday, September 15, 2014

A Visit to Fine and Dandy in Hell's Kitchen



With Matt Fox, one of the proprietors of Fine And Dandy.  
I recently had fun stopping in to visit the newish Fine and Dandy shop at 445 West 49th Street in Hell's Kitchen. Matt Fox and Enrique Crame, the boys at Fine and Dandy, have an online business which sells "accessories for dapper guys." With its success, they decided to expand and open a permanent "bricks and mortar" store in the neighborhood where they live, Hell's Kitchen. When I visited recently I found Matt tending the shop as Enrique was entertaining out-of-town friends.
Matt and Enrique have their goods made here in New York City and their prices are gentle. I like their aesthetic and taste, and always find something irresistible. The accessories also make great gifts. The small, charming ground level shop is jammed with unique discoveries - including ties, scarves, pocket squares, jewelry, and leather goods. It's like a well curated attic. There are also toys and games and vintage finds –


Some of the wool scarves are edged with colorful piping. I bought a grey scarf finished with light blue piping, very dandy indeed –


College pennants are stacked next to bowls of silk knot cufflinks that are colored like candy -


Fun suspenders to wear under a conservative suit –


Ties and bow ties in all different hues and patterns – 


A view to the front door –


The charming front window of Fine and Dandy at 449 W. 49th Street –


Matt reports that he and Enrique are now recognized on the street by their neighbors in Hell's Kitchen. Check out the shop, and tell them I sent you!

2 comments:

designchic said...

How fun- my husband is a big bow tie wearer - can't imagine getting to go through all of these!!

Bart Boehlert said...

Designchic,
He is sure to find one he likes!
Best,
bb