[Stephy0519]

Originally Posted by SteveM85

Uhh, well if you ever feel the need to spend $800 on a pair of Christain Loboutain shoes, they are right there front and center, right when you walk in to Nordstrom in the new mall.

Oh this Nordstrom will have Louboutin? Not all of them do. The designers vary based on location.


I actually prefer Stuart Weitzman and Jimmy Choo--Weitzman I was only previously able to get in Greenwich.

I'm not "amazed" they don't have all their stores--I'm just surprised at the level of stores eventually going in. As someone mentioned, to an upper-middle class woman, Nordstrom and Zara are more on their level than Macy's, etc.

[SteveM85]

Originally Posted by Stephy0519

Oh this Nordstrom will have Louboutin? Not all of them do. The designers vary based on location.


I actually prefer Stuart Weitzman and Jimmy Choo--Weitzman I was only previously able to get in Greenwich.

I'm not "amazed" they don't have all their stores--I'm just surprised at the level of stores eventually going in. As someone mentioned, to an upper-middle class woman, Nordstrom and Zara are more on their level than Macy's, etc.

Not "will have them", they already do, displayed front and center. Husbands cringed when walking in with wives.

Who knows whats eventually going in, still a work in progress.

[1000fc]

Originally Posted by Stephy0519

Oh this Nordstrom will have Louboutin? Not all of them do. The designers vary based on location.


I actually prefer Stuart Weitzman and Jimmy Choo--Weitzman I was only previously able to get in Greenwich.

I'm not "amazed" they don't have all their stores--I'm just surprised at the level of stores eventually going in. As someone mentioned, to an upper-middle class woman, Nordstrom and Zara are more on their level than Macy's, etc.

just as an FYI, you can get both Weitzman and Jimmy Choo in Westport as well

[Stephy0519]

Originally Posted by 1000fc

just as an FYI, you can get both Weitzman and Jimmy Choo in Westport as well

Where? I prefer Nordstrom or the standalones, since the SA are generally wonderful and remember you. But, having another shop when I'm in town, is good to know.

[CTartist]

SoNo Collection’s glass balcony railings raise safety concerns.
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/new...lN-422Ar3n7sQ8

FYI

[JayCT]

Originally Posted by CTartist

SoNo Collection’s glass balcony railings raise safety concerns.
https://www.stamfordadvocate.com/new...lN-422Ar3n7sQ8

FYI

I just read this. It seems more like someone’s personal opinion rather than actual fact. There is no way the city would have allowed the mall to open if the railings were unsafe.

Also note a worker was killed in a fall at the mall the other day but that was on the exterior of the mall. Jay

[kidyankee764]

Originally Posted by JayCT

I just read this. It seems more like someone’s personal opinion rather than actual fact. There is no way the city would have allowed the mall to open if the railings were unsafe.

Also note a worker was killed in a fall at the mall the other day but that was on the exterior of the mall. Jay

Agree. This is just a sensational article that stems from yet another moms Facebook group, where dramatic and often ignorant “mommies” post their layman comments. In fact, the glass used for these railings is tempered safety glass, which is incredibly difficult to break and when it does, it’s shatter proof.

“ For it to be considered safety glass, the surface compressive stress should exceed 100 megapascals (15,000 psi). As a result of the increased surface stress, if the glass is ever broken it only breaks into small circular pieces as opposed to sharp jagged shards. This characteristic makes tempered glass safe for high-pressure and explosion proof applications.”

From Wikipedia ^

Someone needs to tell these moms their kids are fine. Now vaccinate them.

[Stephy0519]

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Agree. This is just a sensational article that stems from yet another moms Facebook group, where dramatic and often ignorant “mommies” post their layman comments. In fact, the glass used for these railings is tempered safety glass, which is incredibly difficult to break and when it does, it’s shatter proof.

“ For it to be considered safety glass, the surface compressive stress should exceed 100 megapascals (15,000 psi). As a result of the increased surface stress, if the glass is ever broken it only breaks into small circular pieces as opposed to sharp jagged shards. This characteristic makes tempered glass safe for high-pressure and explosion proof applications.”

From Wikipedia ^

Someone needs to tell these moms their kids are fine. Now vaccinate them.

LOL @vaccinate them! yes!


Anyhow--this glass is pretty common at new malls. As other posters have indicated, it's safety glass. Additionally, shouldn't this mother have a hold on her kid in a public place vs letting him "explore the joints" as a toddler? Okay lady.

VERY sensationalized.

[SteveM85]

Originally Posted by Stephy0519

LOL @vaccinate them! yes!


Anyhow--this glass is pretty common at new malls. As other posters have indicated, it's safety glass. Additionally, shouldn't this mother have a hold on her kid in a public place vs letting him "explore the joints" as a toddler? Okay lady.

VERY sensationalized.

Originally Posted by kidyankee764

Agree. This is just a sensational article that stems from yet another moms Facebook group, where dramatic and often ignorant “mommies” post their layman comments. In fact, the glass used for these railings is tempered safety glass, which is incredibly difficult to break and when it does, it’s shatter proof.

“ For it to be considered safety glass, the surface compressive stress should exceed 100 megapascals (15,000 psi). As a result of the increased surface stress, if the glass is ever broken it only breaks into small circular pieces as opposed to sharp jagged shards. This characteristic makes tempered glass safe for high-pressure and explosion proof applications.”

From Wikipedia ^

Someone needs to tell these moms their kids are fine. Now vaccinate them.

Fairfield County's helicopter moms are out in full force. You guy's are just scratching the surface of what goes on.

I thought the rails looked great. Nice, clean modern lines.

[Stephy0519]

Originally Posted by SteveM85

Fairfield County's helicopter moms are out in full force. You guy's are just scratching the surface of what goes on.

I thought the rails looked great. Nice, clean modern lines.

I'm friends with some of those moms (grew up down there)...I say friends, loosely. Once they had kids and went nuts, we became less close.

I have other friends with kids who are NOT helicopter moms, thank god.


Really looking forward to seeing the layout--hopefully in February!