Brooklyn Industries

I needed something to wear while I was out with some friends. Stopped in here at Brooklyn Industries. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Although small, this Brooklyn Industries store in Grand Central is doing big things. As the company continues to grow and put stores all over the country, their design and ethics get more elaborate. The Grand Central store boasts the concept of «upcycling»; converting waste and useless products into items of higher environmental value surpassing the concept of recycling. Many materials used in the store came from shipping materials which would just have been tossed otherwise.
The upcycling also breathes into their clothing. Did you know plastic bottles could now be spun into fabric? I came across this method through work awhile ago and was pleasantly surprised BKI had jumped on the bandwagon. Some of their winter coats last season were filled with «plastic».
One of my favorite items of BKI are their bags. They’re functional, pretty durable, and moderately priced. My eyes got big when I saw that they had plastered the fitting rooms with one of the designs. Speaking of design, the interior of the store actually outshines the clothing. The tall ceilings, paint drip columns, water tower lights, and green paint give the whole store some fashion. If you go, definitely check out the interior design foremost and then, while you’re at it, peruse the sales. I wouldn’t buy anything full price. It’s just not worth it.