A view from The Point

What's it all about Alfie?  It's about a designer living in Greenpoint, Brooklyn that has too many opinions to keep to himself and needed an outlet for it. It's about style and aesthetic without the pretentiousness of trend. It's about local products, craftsmen, artisans and businesses.  It's about heritage & quality versus disposability. It's about great food made with artistry and heart.  It's about living life to the fullest and not having to compromise.

After years of working in the commercial hellhole that is American fashion and producing product that was tasteless and played to the lowest common denominator, it was time for me to drop out, take some time and find the passion once again. This is the journal of that search.  I'll be documenting the things that bring me inspiration, whether it be fashion, art, music or a really amazing hot dog, I'll let you all know about it.  So, with that being said, here are a few images gathered from the web and walking around The Point that have caught my eye and started me thinking: