Honey in the Rough
An international array of charming dresses in a friendly Lower East Side boutique.
Message from Honey in the Rough
Honey in the Rough, located in the Lower East Side, stocks the brick-walled treasure chest with dresses- and only dresses- from a select spread of established and up-and-coming international brands. As one of the few stores in the US to carry hard to find Japanese label, Tsumori Chisato, it's clear Honey in the Rough brings only the best to its customers. Find the perfect dress for any occasion and grab some sassy handmade lingerie from London's Buttress and Snatch. Browse candles and skin care products (even get your makeup done) and find amazing jewelry from designer Iosselliani. Stop in on a Saturday and get a special treat as Rosie, the store's brow artist, does consultations all day from 12pm-8pm. Everything is in the details at this new boudoir-like space. Dope dress, perfect eyebrows, flawless make-up--check, check, check. Now head over to your Thursday night jump-off.
Editorial by Citysearch
In ShortOwner and makeup artist Ashley Hanosh's boutique is dedicated to cute dresses with bohemian appeal. Exposed brick and dark wooden details provide a warm atmosphere for perusing racks of fabulous frocks from all over the globe, plus pieces from local designers like Samantha Pleet and Mociun. The highlights of the store's selection are the structured, colorful dresses from Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato. Make sure to check out the beauty products from SCO (previously available only at Barney's) and handmade lingerie from London-based Buttress & Snatch.
Key Points
- Strictly Dresses
- Friendly, Personal Care
- Makeup Artist on Staff
The Inside Scoop
- Neighborhood - Check out all the other cool boutiques in the Lower East Side.
- The Extras - Call to book an appointment for a complimentary makeup session, or set up a Saturday appointment for eyebrow sculpting ($50 initial visit, $30 following visits).
Latest reviews from Citysearch.
Adorable Boutique
by darafrank
I love Honey In the Rough - never fail to find something special there and it's always a pleasure to spend time trying on beautiful and unique dresses with Ashley's help. She knows all of her customers by name and acts as a kind of personal shopper. When I walk in she steers me toward dresses that will flatter my body type but is never ever pushy. Can't say enough good things!
Pros: Attentive owner, gorgeous clothes and jewelry!
Cons: None
Posted 04/10/09
no need to shop anywhere els
by roseann
I live in Boston and went to Honey in the rough for the first time after reading a review in a magazine..... And i was not dissappointed. What makes this store unique is that everything in the store seems like it was picked out with lots of consideration, and only the cutest things were choosen. Ashley the owner is soooo...nice and if I ask her for suggestions she know just what would work and look best on me. I travel to New York every couple of months and always stop in to see what new dresses Ashley has.... some of my favorites are anything by thread social and tsumori chisato.
Posted 04/01/09
Honey in the Rough-N.Y.C.
by golightly65
Ashley has been in the beauty/fashion business for years and she has the magic touch!!! Her store/fashion sense/makeup expertise are a Must-See! Once you visit Honey in the Rough you won't want to leave.
GiGi
Posted 11/20/07
A shopping delight
by lolapaige
I had such a delightful experience shopping at Honey in the Rough. I thought that there weren't any boutiques left downtown where the staff/owners didn't have major attitude. But happily, I was wrong!
The beautiful pieces are carefully chosen and Ashley is a pleasure. The greatest thing is that you can find fabulous things on the sale at really reasonable prices! The dress I bought there was marked down by 75% and has brought me more compliments than you can imagine.
Overall a total pleasure. I will certainly be back and am sending all of my friends!
P.S. Ashley even does make up there!
Posted 11/19/07