August 13, 2010 – 2:40 pm
We have a lot of emotional specialties here at Meurice. Partially because we like doing different work than everyone else, partially for the thrill of a challenge, but always because its more rewarding to tackle a garment that really means something to someone. Clothing damaged by smoke, fire or water is among the most difficult [...]
August 11, 2010 – 12:26 pm
Found this in our 72-year old store at University Place yesterday. I still can’t over the 2-letter, 5-digit phone number! According to Wikipedia these were adopted starting in the 1930s, but it’s hard to imagine an era when those were enough numbers for New York City. We’re certainly come a long way since whenever this [...]
Offer expires 08/31/2010. May not be combined. Please present coupon with order. Denim has been an iconic American look for well over 100 years. There’s a good chance the jeans you wear today will still be in style for years to come, and with the right care you’ll be able to find out. Denim jeans, [...]
Denim care tips Denim may not have been invented in America, but it certainly became an icon alongside cowboys and miners around the turn of the 20th century. Versatile, timeless and unpretentious, the classic denim jean will never go out of style. A great pair of jeans is a wardrobe essential that can look just [...]
Recently, Meurice was invited to help with the newest Extreme Home Makover on ABC — a project taking place in East Setauket on Long Island. Of course, we were happy to help (not mention excited to get out of the office). . Through our restoration division, CRDN of Metro NY, we’ll be cleaning the clothing [...]
. Just received another thank you note in our Bronx office the other day. The note was for our office manager, Lorraine, and came from a client that had left a piece of jewelry on her cleaning. . . The text reads: ” Dear Lorraine, Thank you so much for returning my pin! Your company, [...]
Now that it finally looks like we may enjoy a complete week of temperatures over 70º, you’ve probably started to think about what to do with your heavy comforters, duvets and coverlets. . The bad news: That bedding isn’t going to fit in your miniature closet washer, and the oversized laundromat around the corner probably [...]
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Posted in 57th Street, Discounts, Greenwich Village, Leather/Suede, Manhasset, New York Dry Cleaning, New York Wedding Gown, Uncategorized, wet cleaning
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Also tagged 57th Street Midtown East, bedding, linens, New York Dry Cleaner, University Place, Wayne Edelman
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. . Just saw this bizarre wedding gown care label. Another member of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists forwarded it to me this morning. I’ve heard of materials that are combustable when machine-dried before, but gowns exploding in the wash is a new one for me! Remember… care labels are required by the FTC, [...]
Pregnancy can be a serious challenge to your figure and – as anyone who’s shopped for maternity jeans recently knows – your checkbook. . Fortunately, Meurice has the simple solution. Our talented seamstress Roma can transform any pair of standard jeans into comfy maternity wear. Roma will add color-coordinated maternity waistbands to nearly any pair [...]
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Posted in 57th Street, Greenwich Village, Manhasset, Tailor
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Also tagged 57th Street Midtown East, alterations, jeans, maternity, New York Dry Cleaner, pregnancy, tailoring, University Place
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We all know an early collection can make or break an upcoming designer. No designer would dare roll out a new line without researching manufacturing costs or running a tech sheet by a seasoned industry expert. Yet, serviceability is a consideration that’s often overlooked, even by established design houses. A garment cannot be considered ready [...]
