Miansai: We’re Hooked

May 14th, 2012 | by Bird Cobble Hill in: Neighborhood, New Arrivals

A recent visit to Red Hook sparked a nautical nostalgia; Miansai is the perfect accessory to fulfill your seafarer prep look. New York bred, self-taught designer and founder of Miansai, Michael Andrew Saiger draws inspiration from childhood memories of New England beaches and his mother’s passion for antiques. Having acquired a taste for authenticity, each bracelet is hand-made in his Miami-based studio with salvaged machinery, military grade rope and Italian leather. Check out our new stock of Miansai bracelets along with a few photos of our favorite places on the Brooklyn waterfront.


1) brass screw cuff bracelet $165  2) silver u-cuff bracelet $340  3) brail brass leather/rope bracelet, cement $78  4) brail brass leather/rope bracelet, brown $78  5) double wrap rope casing bracelet $68 (also available in red, orange, yellow and green)



Summer is in sight

May 9th, 2012 | by Bird Williamsburg in: New Arrivals, Obsessions

Just in time for the sunny weather Warby Parker now offers 25 styles of sunglasses available with prescription for $150. Stop by the Williamsburg Bird location at 203 Grand Street to check them out and receive $5 off your order! To schedule an appointment visit the website. Walk-ins are also welcome during business hours Mon- Fri 12-8, Sat 11-7, Sun 12-7.



Fort Standard Blocks: Not Just For Kids!

May 8th, 2012 | by Bird Park Slope in: Obsessions

At first, it seemed as though Fort Standard blocks were for those under the age of 7. Then Park Slope Staffer Drew started getting really creative with the blocks himself, and we were pretty impressed. Actually, our minds were kind of blown.

Created by a duo of designers who go by the name of Fort Standard, whose domestic projects, while utilitarian by nature, are anything but standard. Finished with nontoxic colors, these blocks are safe for the earth and people of all ages.

Fort Standard blocks, $85. Available at all Bird Locations in white and multicolored.



Jessica Dessner: Travel Drawings

May 4th, 2012 | by jennifer in: Neighborhood, Obsessions

Snow Flower #3 2012 $1,500 Colored pencil on paper 21 x 16 inches

Shoe Tree 2012 $5,000 Colored pencil, nail polish, acrylic, graphite, ink, gouache on paper 37 x 49 inches

Snow Flower #1 2011 $1,500 Colored pencil on paper 24 x 17 inches

Yellow Fever 2012 SOLD Colored pencil, gouache on paper 23.25 x 18.5 inches

Vagina Boat 2012 $5,000 Colored pencil, acrylic, gouache on paper 37 x 49 inches

Pink Wires 2012 $2,400 Colored pencil, gouache on paper 29 x 39 inches

Greenbrier 2012 $2,100 Colored pencil on paper 23 x 16 inches

Wires #1 2009 $900 Colored pencil on paper 19 x 24 inches

Wires #2 2010 $900 Colored pencil on paper 19 x 24 inches

Red Glass 2010 $2,100 Colored pencil on paper 16 x 24 inches

Curtain 2010 SOLD Colored pencil on paper 24 x 15 inches

Tree 2010 $3,500 Colored pencil on paper 30 x 40 inches

Shack 2010 $3,000 Colored pencil on paper 19 x 24 inches

Kochin 2010 $1,800 Colored pencil on paper 14 x 24 inches



PORTER by Yoshida & Co.

May 2nd, 2012 | by Bird Williamsburg in: New Arrivals

Porter Logo

Just in at Bird Williamsburg.

PORTER by Yoshida & Co. is a line of Japanese designed and produced bags whose good looks are only outdone by their limitless practicality. Bird’s selection ranges from Porter’s basic waxed attaché and tote (complete with their own custom wax to preserve the unique coating), to near weekend size messenger options with wide cotton shoulder straps, to their signature three way zip bags, convertible from attaché to messenger to backpack.

Porter Bags

Featured clockwise from upper left: Layer 3-Way ($565), Dual Helmet ($475), Tanker 3-Way ($485), Smoky Backpack ($365), Dual Tote ($455), and Dual Briefcase ($455). Jack is wearing a mix of his favorite white pants and shirts from Rag & Bone, Riviera Club, Saturdays Surf, and Chimala.

Call or visit for details.  203 Grand St. 718-388-1655.