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- An empty storefront; it's unclear whether a brand has yet to sign for the location.
- The entrance to J. Crew's women's shop
- The entrance to J. Crew's men's shop.
- J. Crew is easily the most "mall" store here...
- ...denoted not only by price point, but also by the sheer amount of product on the shelves.
- J. Crew women's.
- A selection of footwear.
- The Crewcuts section, in the back of the women's store.
- This is the Aspen-based makeup store's first NYC location
- Bonobos was easily one of the most popular stores at Brookfield.
- And not just because they were serving mini Umami burgers.
- It's also one of the smaller stores here.
- The Vince store can be overlooked since it's next to an empty space.
- Judith & Charles, the Canadian women's workwear brand
- Women get a small room in the back for their apparel and accessories.
- Theory attracted very few customers this morning
- The store also had a strong aroma, presumably from potpourri boxes like these stationed throughout the store.
- Babesta caters to infants, toddlers, and young kids.
- Luxury baby.
- Lots of NYC-centric toys here.
- Lululemon was not quite ready to open.
- A yet-to-be-filled space on the second floor.