Collection Hardware: The Next Factory?

Okay, so the walls aren't coated in silver and there isn't open heroin use. Yet, throughout our quest to find new, unpretentious, relaxed yet vibrant atmospheres, Lauren and I hadn't achieved much luck. Then Thursday night happened. En route to the Stylecaster x Lacoste party, we dropped by a friend's new project, Collection Hardware. Enter through a non-descript door on the Bowery and find yourself in an expansive gallery with high ceilings and oversized flowers. Venture upstairs and be greeted by not only a fully stocked bar, but also a multitude of personalities: old and young, fashion kids, musicians, artists, actors alike. FINALLY. The five floor fully renovated building is the brain child of forerunners in these creative industries. The space includes a full hair salon, boutique, special effects studio and a recording studio to boot. On this particular evening, Direct TV was filming a segment in the recording studio interviewing New Yorkers on live band performances. Having hosted a number of fashion week events and other social engagements, I am sure we are to hear much more of this amazing space and I personally cannot wait to return.