Charles Nolan

If you have fashion sense and want clothing that is unique not seen by many people.
It has unique accessories, shoes, clothing, home items and much more. you will definitely love this place. the women are just sweet hearts. unlike other stores, they do not pressure you to buy there items. in fact they suggest stores if you don’t find the things you want.

If you liked Bill Blass, Ellen Tracy, and Anne Klein then you might have thought to come to this store since Mr. Nolan worked at each of these companies at one time during the 80’s, 90’s, and early 21^st century. However, the store is a designer’s creative vision gone amiss. Garish and over the top which includes a bathroom all in black. Um that’s so 80’s.
The sales team must get a commission on their sales because they hover if you look like you’ll buy something but loose interest quickly. Vultures in stilettos.
Surprisingly the clothes are horribly made and ill fitting. However, the price tag notes a wanna be Haute Couturiere. Basically, Ralph Rucci has nothing to be worried about.
I just happened onto the store since it was raining cats and dogs.

I stopped into the Charles Nolan store to browse for a dress for my (non-​traditional) wedding reception. The women could not have been more helpful and polite, and even popped open a bottle of wine to celebrate my marriage. Sloane was incredibly helpful in finding some pieces for myself and my partner, and truly listened to our likes and dislikes. I ended up with a beautiful vintage dress that they were able to send out to alter for me. The little things count for so much, and my partner and I were so thrilled with how we were treated at the store. I can’t wait to go back.

I do not think I’ve experienced so many examples of bad service and bad sales technique in a single visit to a store in my entire life. And i do a lot of shopping. Having had a rather trying day, I thought some retail therapy was in order and loving the Charles Nolan skirt I own, I thought I’d check out the sale I’ve been seeing advertised.
Wow. The space is… unusual. Highly overdecorated without a clear theme. It’s a bit surprising that this burst of unadulterated color houses quaint, matronly, boxy skirts and dresses and oddly proportioned shirts. Honestly, the best reference point I can think of for their dresses is the shapewear masquerading as classic fashion worn by many of the «Real Housewife» set and many more 40 to 60 somethings. But I thought I would give it chance (even though the skirt I love is very prettily patterned and full of color I thought perhaps the cut and quality would be similar).
Before I could really muse over these decisions, I was instantly spotted by the saleswomen. There’s a difference between attentive service that’s endearing or at least polite and being pushy and intimidating. They pulled items for me and then seemed to get upset every time I handed them back after trying them and not liking them. They checked in with me about every outfit change in a highly judgmental and accusatory manner as though I had somehow committed a crime by not simply purchasing everything in the dressing room after a glance at it. Truth be told, the fit was mediocre and disappointing despite what they said about every outfit be it good, bad, or mediocre. So if you want people to lie to you in a highly unconvincing way, sure, come here.
In the end, I did like one piece, a big voluminous skirt that felt young and lively (shocker). I wanted to rescue it from that place. However, I still wasn’t entirely sold on the fit and was wavering between buying it or waiting a day or two and coming back. Yet after having both saleswomen ask me whether or not I was going to purchase, I left the skirt never to return to the store again. Why? Well here’s a bit of our last conversation…
Her: Have you reached a concensus?
Me: I like it. I’m just still unsure if I can really breathe in it. I think I might have to wait and think it over.
Her: Sure that’s fine. *disapproving look*
Me: I’m also a bit worried about the fraying at the edges.
Her: That’s intentional.
Me: *polite but skeptical look“
Her: You can cut it if you want but you should know that that’s intentional.
Me: There are also some loose threads at the bottom. *holds up loose threads that are clearly not «intentional”*
Her: You can just cut those.
Me: I’m worried it might fall apart if I try and wash it.
Her: You shouldn’t wash that. That’s SILK. You should dry-​clean it.
Thanks for missing the point. I happen to be a designer. Don’t try and bamboozle me by telling me how the designer used to work for DVF who is a bit overrated. I know how to make clothes and I know what good construction looks like. Oh, and is the word «clean» in the word drycleaning and is it a synonym for washing? Yes, I think it is.
Now that it’s over I can look back at it and see the humor but at the time it was just very odd and offputting. I honestly don’t know why anyone would enjoy shopping here.

A store with its own personality! well stocked and organized front with various tailored dresses and cotton dress shirts. in the back is the antique room with many interesting jewelry and one of the kind dresses. I definitely find this place intriguing and has a lot of potential but I do think that their two pieces shirts or skirt/​dresses are not for the petite size girls.
I’ll keep going back to see if i can find anything good to buy but so far accessories are the only things i can fit into.

This store is merchandised so well, that it’s fun to just go in and look around, even if you have no intention of buying anything. As it is though, I found some interesting, inexpensive crystal rings for $ 35 each!

Wandering around the Meatpacking District feeling underwhelmed by a lot of it one day I made a turn and started to head for the subway when I saw Charles Nolan’s shop. Stopped me dead in my tracks! It was the most fun I had all day and the only place I bought anything. And not just ‘anything’. 3 of the most functional and fun items I’ve seen in ages. I have worn black stretch cotton wrap dress with a perfect collar and dolman sleeves so many times already its become a uniform.
And if you are looking for the «Perfect White Shirt», look no further. There’s one to suit every body type and every style.
Oh, and Yes, Kish does ROCK! She was an absolute delight to every person that came in. She made my experience so fun. I can’t wait to go back this Thursday for their «Fashion’s Night Out» event.

Note: Kish ROCKS the house! When I call in to say … order something new, check on a recent purchase, etc she REMEMBERS me! This is HUGE — customer service is excellent! These ladies are the bomb!
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she remembers me from when I shopped there a few weeks agoPopped into Charles Nolan this past weekend — it just so happened to be Block Party in the Meatpacking District. A bunch of the fabulous boutiques/​restaurants/​bars were taking part in a special party for all those that shopped, dined and sipped in their local hood … Fun Fun Fun!
Yet once again I walked away with some amazing goodies — a gift for a best girlfriend, my mom and of course a few baubles for myself. And the gift wrapping the lovely ladies of Charles Nolan created — I don’t want it to be unwrapped! ;)
Even if you’re trying to avoid shopping (that pesky economy), just pop in and take a gander at the creative and idea-​inspiring décor of this boutique. Love it!

I might be a little bias because I love Nolan but his first flagship on Gansevoort is definitely worth a visit. The clothing is masterfully tailored and timeless (Nolan’s line caters to everyone from political consultants to a very tall, slender 13 year old school girl… and my very chic Editor-​in-​Chief is even a fan.) And if buying from the runway to racks isn’t your style, stop in to chat with the super friendly staff (Linda is absolutely lovely and helpful) and see the gorgeous interior, meticulously designed by Nolan himself (the ribbon canopied bathroom has been given kudos by TimeOut New York!)