Fall 2013

Best Sellers in Brooklyn, New York By Cody Lyon

Red Pearl

Aya Keen, Owner
www.shop.redpearlbrooklyn.com

Brooklyn’s Williamsburg section exudes its own special hip flavor including through its gift shops. The eclectic shop Red Pearl features gift items such as books or exotic pillows by Brooklyn’s Lucky Fish; the store also sells unique clothing items. Owner Aya Keen says the concept works because gift seasons tend to be different than fashion season. Both men and women ranging in age from 20-70 shop the store. Keen says younger guys love her candle selections. “The good thing about this store’s mix of missions, we are open for everyone,” Keen says.

Best Sellers
Candles Voluspa
Home Decorative plates from artist Nicole Porter
Textiles Pillows by Lucky Fish
Accessories HOBO wallets from HOBO the Original, En Shalla Bags, Jewelry from Sibilia Buenos Aires
Books Tribal Alphabet by Claudia Pearson (local)
Gourmet Sweet Wino-nion Jam from The Jam Stand (local)

Cody Lyon

Cody Lyon is a New York City-based freelance reporter who covers retail, commercial real estate, start-ups, public policy and transportation. Lyon's work has appeared in numerous national and local publications. Lyon is also an avid cyclist who spends hours photographing the city he loves, New York.