BBlessing

I’m about to blow your mind.
On its racks, BBlessing has a jacket that is so well-​made, so flattering, so awesome, that if I wore it, you would want me. For the sexy time.
That’s right, ladies and gentlemen. I know you’re saying; «Ha! Impossible. That guy is revolting; I don’t care what he’s wearing.»
But it’s true. BBlessing sells magically becoming garments. In fact, this will undoubtedly be their new slogan. «BBlessing: It could even make HIM (cut to a picture of me) irresistible.»
Unfortunately, I didn’t realize what I was holding at the time. Initially, I scoffed at the hefty price. But for the rest of the day, I thought about how I could justify buying this jacket. I’m clearly still thinking about it. And it’s only a matter of time before I return for it. Perhaps it will be on sale. And if not, certain things are just worth it.

How do you say it? Just ignore the extraneous B and say «Blessing,» like I do, or stutter it «Buh Blessing» or take a hard line and say «Bee Blessing»? I don’t know. I’m too embarrassed to ask. Regardless of correct pronunciation, there are only a couple of other menswear-​only boutiques in New York that are on par with BBlessing, which stocks a small, but very well curated collection of clothing, jewelry and accessories. The space is lush and a little gothic, just like the clothes. There are some eccentric touches that bear noting: the jewelry case features attached leather gloves you can use to gingerly handle the pieces like they’re radio-​isotopes, and there’s a secret room in the back that incongruously only sells a very slim selection of drum and bass records. But what really sets this place apart in my book is the selection of media: along with everything else, BBlessing has a great, well-​edited selection of DVDs and books. Not just the standard, fashionable coffee table shite, either. Real deal highlights of post-​war literature and philosophy, plus some serious films and a smattering of CDs, which skew heavily toward rare soundtracks (hello, Lalo Schifring’s incredible soundtrack to Lucas’s «THX-​1138»? I didn’t even know it was commercially available).
Even if you don’t need a Raf Simons coat or Surface to Air ring, it’s worth popping into BBlessing to check out the space and browse the bookshelf. How many other menswear spots can say the same?

There are certain places you (or at least I) walk into and then become unsure if you are actually cool enough to be there. I’m still not sure I actually make the cut, but I have never been thrown out of BBlessing and usually have trouble with finding too many potential options in a very tight and well curated collection of clothing and accessories.
Right when you walk in you know you will find something you love. The service is friendly and when you ask for help you will get a good answer. While there are clothing options on the LES that are borderline over-​hip, BBlessing is more of a throwback hybrid between hip and vintage. Truly a great place and one every man with even a mild interest in good taste should visit when in the neighborhood.

My boyfriend goes here every time he’s in NY. It’s a great place to find good pieces for a dude. Nearly anything you will find there is a win!

Had a very entertaining time at this small but highly stylish men’s shop. The service was very friendly, and they were happy to get my sizes from the back. Also be sure to check out the great music + video selection.

theres a really cute shopguy here lol. anyways, they have a good selection of clothes. i bought my surface 2 air knuckle brass ring here. it’s kinda like an edited down opening ceremony.

SUPERB. BBlessing is by far my new retail addiction, only downside, my credit card seems to disagree. I find the craftsmanship, attention to detail and amazing use of textile to hit it right every single time. I am currently getting extremely excited for the onset of sweater season, which to me, is quite possibly the best of the year… So as I sit at home awaiting the temperature drop as justification for a wardrobe update, im furiously checking up on their new and upcoming line.
Cheers.

This place is fantastic. It wreaks of ritual and attention to detail. Its like someone raided a flea-​market /​antique store for the best old-​canes, diving suites, old maps and other weird crap. Then with a certain amount of finesse and obsessive compulsiveness mixed in said artifacts with some really really really nice men’s clothes. I love surface to air. The staff was about as nice as it gets. Worth the walk if you are bumming around SoHo shopping.

This store is sick. I love the hanging hooks for the clothing, the jewelry cases with the radioactive gloves, not to mention they carry some delicious labels. You can also shop online,
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This is one of those places I would dismiss as pretentious and lame if it weren’t for the the fact that they have some of the best menswear selection I have seen, and extremely well edited. Kudos to the buyer. Also, not only do they have some terrific well known designers (Rag & Bone, Raf Simons) they carry some little heard of labels that are really making some interesting and wearable clothing (Endovanera). They also have their own label. Their book and movie collection is pretty spectacular as well and the guy running the place seemed friendly and was very helpful. All in all, this is a place that definitely deserves a visit.

Awesomeness.
So after shopping for four hours in SoHo I had bought only a shirt, poor productivity if you ask me. I was about to give up and head into my hotel (saying at the Rivington) when I decided to see what was nearby on Unilocal Mobile. After reading some of the raves about this place I decided it was worth the two block walk just in case.
So glad I hung in there, this store is freaking cool. If you like an edgy urban look, you’ll love Bblessing. The store oozes hotness and I went a little crazy blowing far too much money in just moments. I discovered a new brand that I like (Rag & Bone), bought some sweet shoes, and a hot jacket.
The guys working there were laid back and very helpful. Towards the back on the left racks you’ll find clothes you can only find there (under their own label). Good stuff.
If you like G-​Star, Nice Collective, etc… Bblessing is your Mecca.

Ultra cool Lower East Side institution, Bblessing is one of the best spaces in NYC in my opinion I love the look and lay out of the shop. Bblessing stocks their in house brand as well as Raf by Raf Simons, Surface To Air Paris & Black Label, Opening Ceremony, Rag & Bone, TheCast and more. Bblessing also stocks a great but small selection of cool books as well as their own leather bound date books. Its all about the subtle details in the store that make it a must go to shop.

If you have the money, then this boutique can outfit you from head (paying a visit to your hands and fingers) to toe. Their selection is great, and their in-​store brand holds its own among the bigger names, like Raf Simons and Rag & Bone, at a much more reasonable price. They also have shoes here that I have yet to see in another boutique, and I want them desperately…
And I digress. Never have I felt so relaxed while perusing the stock – whether this is an effect of the store’s layout, or just a result of their superb employees, I appreciate that there’s no pressure to buy-​what-​you-​try-​or-​get-​a-​move-​on-​it-​mista-​mhmm.

Chic! So chic!
Amazing selection of cutting edge fashion… surface to air, rag and bone, and bblessing’s own line are just a few. Great selection of jewelry and accessories as well.

This store is clearly on the mark with the current trend in men’s fashion. Skinny jeans, slick 80’s suits, trenches, pointy shoes, a hidden record store, and great collection of dvd’s and accessories. The store is well conceptualized as well. I love the receipt you get– it looks like a small specials menu. Black painted shpopping bag too, all in the details in this place. And nice service. Well done.

Another LES Men’s store post-​what we knew of the old sketchy dirty LES neighborhood has just opened to offer more choices to that discriminating NYer. A good balance of well known brands you would see at high end department store (Rag and Bone) up and coming designers from Japan, and new pieces and discoveries by the shop owners. The interior feel is a mix of Cloak and Odin. All dark wood, polished racks and vitrines incasing some jewelry pieces. This store also has their own clothing line, t-​shirts and hoodies that are of high quality but be prepared to shell more bucks for it. It’s a good stop and open ’til 8pm. Oh’ there’s a hidden record store at the back area, a faux record shelve swings and opens to take you there… very cool!