"We got the space seven days ago and we've worked solidly since then trying to have it ready," Barnes said.

"I was so nervous about taking on a new space but this is such a great area and the traffic is good, so I am hoping the store will be busy."

Barnes is known for her original use of vintage fabrics, beads and buttons in her own designs, but also intends to have select vintage pieces for sale in the store.

"People love individual and unusual pieces so we are trying hard to have some fabulous vintage stock available."

The store, an intimate space with white brick walls, wood floors and plenty of mirrors will house the vintage pieces, the Lucy Barnes label, as well as jewelry and some house wares.

Barnes's husband, gallery owner Gavin Brown - who is getting ready to open a new exhibition on Saturday - found time to man the bar. Juggling a child in one arm and managing to pour glass after glass of champagne and hand out cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery with his free hand, Brown is clearly an enthusiastic supporter of his wife's new endeavor.

"I think the store is great, I'm really excited for her," he told FWD.

Lucy Barnes
117 Perry Street
New York, NY

Lucy Barnes design

Lucy Barnes design

Lucy Barnes design