Paul Frank apple Julius bikini
$24.99
forget me knot ring
$50
LOMO Holga starter kit
$75
harmonica necklace
$9
Don Carney and John Ross of Patch NYC were actually our very first fred friends interview back in the summer of 2001. At that time we chatted all about their new website but the real news was yet to come as their delightful 8th Avenue shop opened shortly thereafter. This Holiday we’ve debuted a small Patch NYC in-store boutique here at fredflare.com and thought it’d be fun to check in with these talented designers/retailers/cuties. Click here to read our other chat with Patch NYC.

Hi, boyz! So, it's been over two years since you first opened your shop. Wow, time flies! What's been the most surprising thing about having your own store?
The most surprising thing has been the variety of customers who come to our shop and tell us how much they enjoy Patch NYC. We’ve met women and men of all different age groups from all over the world! It's so great when someone tells us about a piece they have from an earlier collection because it shows how they've followed the line.

And what's been the most difficult?
Dealing with a tiny space... typical New York.

Crush Alert… Who or what are you crushed-out on these dayz?
Sonia Rykiel's crazy sequined flapper sweaters for fall and our friend Melissa Joy Manning's amazing handmade jewelry.

We know you go to Paris a lot. What are some of your fave things about gai Paree?
We love to walk all over and discover new treasures each time we're there. We always come back to New York feeling so inspired. We enjoy the flea markets, cafe au laits, the Marais and all the delicious white wine!

Time Machine... If you could travel back in time, what era would you love to live in?
Paris in the 1920's.

We know you love flea markets. What fun finds have landed on your radar recently?
Right now we're into vintage holiday decorations.

Hey Mr. DJ... What music is spinning in the Patch NYC offices?
Right now we’re into Missy Elliot, Latin salsa, Rufus Wainwright, Debbie Harry's
Koo Koo, the Chicago soundtrack (although we skip some songs) and Leona Naess.

What are you boyz doing for the Holidays this year? Any NYC Holiday traditions?
Our shop always gets super crazy during the Holidays so our NYC Holiday tradition is to get out of town as fast as possible and relax with our families.

What advice could you give our readers interested in starting up an accessories line?
Do your research and see what's out there! Push yourself creatively and be original. Buyers are always looking for something new.

If you weren't doing Patch NYC, what would be your fantasy careers?
Don: art teacher for kids.
John: tap dancer.

Okay boyz, speed round...
FAVE COLOR:
Don: orange.
John: chocolate brown.
FAVE CANDY:
Don: white chocolate almond bark.
John: dark chocolate almond bark.
FAVE MOVIE:
Don: Young Frankenstein.
John: La Ley del Desir.
FAVE MUSIC:
Don: Creedance Clearwater Revival.
John: early Ella Fitzgerald.
FAVE FOOD:
Don: cupcakes.
John: pumpkin pie. Yum!!!

11/2003



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