Adelante – Bridging Past and Present
Stephanie Fraide | Fashion,Shopping | Tuesday August 17 2010
The Spanish word Adelante rolls off the tongue with ease. While it’s translation means “onward” or “forward,” the experience at this boutique will rouse emotions for a time when shop keepers took the time and effort to perfect every last detail. Neat racks of perfectly spaced garments and colorful arrangements of the season’s newest arrivals welcome new visitors and regulars alike. Tables and shelves can be seen filled with accessories for every occasion: trays of jewelry carefully placed next to a selection of handbags, footwear in the season’s best array of styles, and home decor displayed in punchy colors.
This boutique manages to blend an eclectic mix of geographical inspirations without the crunchy world beat stigma. Customers can expect to find a heavy influence of South American textiles used in belts, handbags, and even jewelry at every price point. Elaborate Turkish pendants strung on dyed-silk necklaces begin to seem like the perfect piece for transition from summer to autumn. Venturing further towards the dressing rooms, one will discover two important and often forgotten details — tables stocked with tank tops in neutral color palates alongside other intimate accoutrements, and for the weary shopping partner, a small seating area.
Adelante is located at the 26 Doors Shopping Center, 1206 W 38th Street
