I’ve written about Fashion East, the new dress shop on Lincoln Place in Park Slope. It’s in one of the little storefronts just east of Seventh Avenue. “The name comes from the fact that both owners come from the east: Aleksander is from the former Yugoslavia and Jessica is of Chinese-Cambodian heritage,” they write on their website.

Every time I walk by I hear the owner, Alex, playing beautiful music on his electric guitar. He was a working musician in Los Angeles and in addition to running the shop, he’s teaching guitar.  Needless to say, I was delighted to hear from them via email about what’s been going on.

Here is your first email from our little clothing boutique in Park Slope!  We get new clothing every week, and below are our new items for this week.

We spoke to some of you when we first opened in July about a grand opening party.  Well, obviously its four months later and the party hasn’t happened…Our apologies.  We are simply a new, struggling business, unable to fund such an event.  If you were really looking forward to it, we’ll make it up to you by giving you ten percent off your next purchase.  Just mention to us!

Lastly, Alex is now offering guitar lessons.  He has over 12 years of teaching experience, and has taught to all ages and levels.  So beginners and kids are welcome!  A half hour lesson is $30, and a one hour lesson is $50.  You can try a half hour lesson for FREE!  Musical genres include rock, gypsy jazz, tango, blues, metal, funk, and more.  His specialties include power flat picking, improvisation, and song writing.

Stay warm in this cold weather…and hopefully in our clothes!
Jessica and Alex