Belle Cose ("beautiful things") and her handsome partner Molte Cose ("many things") are truly a pair of Polk Street gems. Three cozy, connected rooms brim with gorgeous vintage and vintage-inspired clothing and accessories, eliciting oohs and ahs from ladies and gents alike as they stumble upon the impressive selections of both old and new.
Girls go ga-ga over the pretty, lacy lingerie, and also delight in the smattering of shoes, dresses, handbags, jewelry, soaps, candles, and even playfully embroidered sleep masks that read "working on my novel" or "wake me for breakfast". Next door, fellas find stylish clothes, shoes, wallets, flasks, leather organizers, and shaving tools. The cufflinks selection is a treat, with vintage sets alongside inventive, new creations using old mercury dimes and buffalo pennies or pieces of wood from classic ballparks like Wrigley Field and Fenway. While vintage pieces and Americana memorabilia are artfully interspersed with fresh designs in both of those rooms, mosey on into third room to find a real trove of vintage accessories and home furnishings ranging from gloves and brooches to postcards and tea cups.