Eidolon

After shopping at Banana haven't you ever wanted something more original and interesting? After buying jewelry or a purse at H&M haven't you ever wished you knew some small shop of designers with beautifully made pieces? \r \r This is the place. I bought a pair of lacy underwear my boyfriend almost died over. I bought a pair of betty boop underwear that are SO cute. I've spent serious time contemplating some of their purses, which are the kind of pieces that you get stopped on the street by other girls who ask you where you got it. My mother came with me once and bought me the most beautiful camisole that I wear with jeans. I love this little gold clutch that I've had for two years that I bought there. And I've gotten two pairs of boots that girls, and even one guy have commented that they love. \r \r So while It's nice to buy at the generic stores, this is the kind of place you talk about to your friends, that you buy signature pieces at. I love that you can talk to the designers personally and even make requests. Check it out. Pros: You can talk to the designers in person. Good quality items with signature pieces that people will always comment on. Cons: They're always closed on monday. more

i now have been going to eidolon for these last couple of years. every time, i found something for my girlfriend. handbags, shoes clothes. they have a great selection of things and everything is very well priced. if you lIve in brooklyn or come for a day of shopping, this is a MUST.\r on the top of that,the owners are really super nice. TWO THUMBS UP. more

My only problem was choosing between so many cute things! Such adorable shoes! Durable! Reasonable prices! Pros: Originality, quality, value Cons: Selection more

Most charming merchandise and staff with real goods at real prices. No mass production going on here. Pros: Originality, Prices, Staff Cons: location more

a really great little shop in brooklyn. great and friendly service. worth the trip! more

wonderfully creative store -- every item handmade by local artists. the prices are not what you'd associate with custom-made art-merchandise, since the artisans making these products clearly operate on low-costs, presumably making their goods themselves in their homes. the store itself is similarly, operated as a cooperative among several of the designers whose goods are featured at the store. while I was there, several customers from other parts of the city expressed how excited they were to have found this gem of a store tucked into a 300-sqft little curved space shaped like a piano. Pros: creative, inexpensive, original Cons: small, far from manhattan more

Plan on a long visit - there's so much to see. You just want to pick up each unique item. Then you have to figure out something YOU can do with it or someone you can give it to, because you just don't want to leave it there, especially at these prices. I'm particularly taken with the Yukinyc handbags. The fabrics are gorgeous and they're functional, too. You can carry all your worldly goods around with you and still look fashionable. Pros: Individual attention, great prices, unusual merchandise more

Very hip stuff. Check it out. Especially the YukiNYC goods. Who is that gal??? more

Eidolon is one of those stores that proves that the more cooks the better the soup. The owners and the many local artists they showcase and support provide an ongoing collaboration that benefits the buyer. I'm constantly amazed by the range of interesting and unique accessories and clothing that fit both body and pocket book. I'm constantly asked ""Where'd you get that!"" when wearing things from the shop. Look great and be the envy of all your friends! These girls rock! Pros: Forward Fashion, Creative, Excellent Value more

Eidolon is that rare kind of find- excellent quality, funky useful items that you didn't even know you needed but then use every single day after you get them. I love Yuki NYC bags- incredibly durable, unusual, cool yet elegant, perfect sizes and excellent prices. Plus it's like a neighborhood store where you actually meet the designers and it's very layed back and welcoming. Sort of as if Barney's was a little neighborhood boutique. more

What a fanastic little gem. The clothing is sexy and innovative and the accessories are creative and hip. Love it love it love it. I've bought Christmas gifts for all my girlfriends there. And great prices too! more

this has probably the greatest selection in such a small boutique. the range of really creative, beautifully detailed and designs really sets this shop apart. in one stop, i found pretty much everything i needed to complete my christmas shopping. really great and warm friendly help. definitely recommend this place! (well worth the trip!) Pros: unique, high quality, personal attention more

If I could, I would buy everything in this store! Beautiful, unique, hand-made items for every occasion. And the stock changes often so each time I go in, there are new and wonderful things to see. My favorites are the shoes and the handbags. Pros: quality, great prices, excellent cust. svc. more

Eidolon is the best boutique in New York. As a native New Yorker who has lived in Manhattan and Brooklyn I have seen many boutiques come and go. This store always manages to balance hipness with classic good taste. The craft and quality of what these New York-based designers create puts the big box chain stores to shame. Long live the independent boutique! more

A coop of four designers (and friends) Eidolon lets you meet the women behind the clothes and accessories, who also do custom fitting and special orders. Funky shoes, fabulous bags, embossed wallets and journals and of course several original lines of clothing make this a shop where you can find truly unique treasures. more