American Two Shot
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Feel like your closet is lacking that cool factor? Not to fret. American Two Shot is here to handle all your wardrobe woes. American Two Shot is a New York-based boutique (that can also be a gallery and coffee bar) that carries some of the hottest designers on the street right now. Jonathan Simkhai, Nomia, Antipodium, Samantha Pleet - the list keeps going, and we don't hate it. We've had the pleasure of getting to know a little bit more about ATS or "Two Shot" and having Steph and Olivia share some pieces from their boutique for all of us to shop on B+T (did we mention how much we love them?). Scroll down to read more about how American Two Shot came to be and start tucking before items run out!
When did you realize you wanted to start American Two Shot?
The idea was born around may 2011, we opened up the store less than a year later.
The idea was born around may 2011, we opened up the store less than a year later.
How did you settle on the name of your boutique?
An American Two Shot is a film term when two subjects are in the same frame and are looking at each other. People like to form their own interpretation of what American Two Shot actually means, and that's cool. Also known as "ATS" or "two shot" to our homies & regulars.
An American Two Shot is a film term when two subjects are in the same frame and are looking at each other. People like to form their own interpretation of what American Two Shot actually means, and that's cool. Also known as "ATS" or "two shot" to our homies & regulars.
Who are some of your favorite designers that you carry in your store?
It's tough to play favorites for us but some designers we've had since day 1 and still have a strong presence in the store are Rachel Antonoff, Nomia, Antipodium, Jonathan Simkhai, and Samantha Pleet.
It's tough to play favorites for us but some designers we've had since day 1 and still have a strong presence in the store are Rachel Antonoff, Nomia, Antipodium, Jonathan Simkhai, and Samantha Pleet.
How would you describe your typical "American Two Shot" customer in terms of personal style?
I like to think we've got a pretty wide range since we offer a variety of things/objects/merchandise in the store but typically someone who wants something special and maybe a little off beat but still wearable and understandable.
I like to think we've got a pretty wide range since we offer a variety of things/objects/merchandise in the store but typically someone who wants something special and maybe a little off beat but still wearable and understandable.
How do you curate and choose what you want to sell?
Our rule of thumb is simply if we want to wear it, we bring it in. It's a blend of our personal style. no secret recipe here.
The one brand that everyone should have in their closet: CLOTHES by American Two Shot :)
Where do you see yourselves and American Two Shot in the next couple of years?
Well "ourselves" and American Two Shot are pretty much one in the same. We're really working on expanding our e-commerce experience and our in-house line CLOTHES, which we design and produce everything in the states. We may even add another location to the mix, who knows!
Well "ourselves" and American Two Shot are pretty much one in the same. We're really working on expanding our e-commerce experience and our in-house line CLOTHES, which we design and produce everything in the states. We may even add another location to the mix, who knows!
What do you think makes American Two Shot different from other boutiques?
There's not one tangible thing that really separates us from everyone else. We're simply doing it our own way, drawing inspiration from our city/friends/each other, and forcing in as much fun as possible.
There's not one tangible thing that really separates us from everyone else. We're simply doing it our own way, drawing inspiration from our city/friends/each other, and forcing in as much fun as possible.