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New on the Scene: D.B.A Brooklyn

Where: 454 Dean St. [map], Brooklyn, NY, United States

5/29/2008 at 3:35 PM
Tags: Brooklyn, Shopping, Sneakers, Shoes, Fashion, Clothing, New on the Scene (all tags)

D.B.A Brooklyn is a boutique specializing in the holy trinity of casual fashion essentials: t-shirts, jeans and sneakers. Opened a little over two weeks ago by a trio of New York natives, it's a small space that's packed with wares and boasts a bold, eye-catching design.

The walls are lined with an impressive stock of exclusive designer kicks ranging from neon New Balances and Nikes to dressy Spring Courts to all-leather Converse. Further inside, there are t-shirts, art books and vinyl figurines.

On weekends, D.B.A plays host to hip hop DJs, and people hang out on the stoop outside. The atmosphere is laid back and the wares are treated like works of art. D.B.A has Lucite cases holding ultra-rare Nikes while vinyl figurines from the owners' private collection and sneakers with high-three-figure price tags line the upper shelves.

D.B.A carries a variety of clothing for both men and women from designer streetwear labels including Tank Theory, Real Real Denim and Married to the Mob.

The owners say they chose the Flatbush Avenue location because the neighborhood is "up and coming," and they're excited about the pending arrival of the Nets in Atlantic Yards. As it happens, D.B.A stands for "doing business as," and the owners make sure to specify that the borough is a part of the name. It's clearly an important part of their vision for the shop.

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