ODIN New York expands their reach by working with Grenson on two excellent shoe models – a chukka boot and a canvas oxford. We’re pretty much in love with both models. The chukka boot looks to be made from full grain leather on the upper and finished nicely in black, while the oxford – the stand out model – is finished in black canvas with brown laces and a full wood heel. Very well done.

More detailed views of the Grenson for ODIN NY chukka boot and canvas oxford after the jump.

Richard Chai is the latest designer to take over ODIN’s single brand concept shop, DEN, in NYC. “The Den space reflects a minimal and architectural approach, one that parallels the Richard’s design sensibility.  The installation will carry a large part of his Men’s Spring 09 collection that was presented in Paris along with some new and exclusive pieces cut specially for the store.  In addition to the men’s collection will be a small capsule of Richard Chai womenswear, which features such signature design elements as French seaming, arc details, and refined tailoring. Also showcased in Richard’s installation will be the artwork of his friend, artist Daniel Peddle. His collages, created from found and recycled papers serve as the backdrop for the store.”

More images from the Richard Chai install at DEN NYC after the jump.

NY Magazine’s “The Cut” talks with the men behind ODIN and DEN on the current market of fashion. “Retail partners Eddy Chai and Paul Birardi know how to beat a plummeting economy. Their game plan? Never stop changing. The duo owns Odin, Pas de Deux, and Den, a perennial pop-up that features rotating designers. Next up on Den’s roster is Richard Chai menswear, which will launch at Den next weekend.”

Read the full story at NY Magazine.

Forget the pop-up shop, Portland, Oregon’s Entermodal is bringing their fine artisans to ODIN’s 199 Layfayette Street location for three days. They plan to set up a small scale version of their working studio bringing with them their custom tool set, a stitching horse, and an assortment of “never before released leather options, colors, and linings.” From the looks of it, designer and owner, Larry Olmstead and his team will be working around the clock getting all the goods made in store ready for the holidays.

Odin’s extension store, DEN, takes a quick break from showcasing fine fashion with it’s current inhabiter, Artbooks. Now through the end of the year,will offer up a “curated selection of …high-end art books. Works available range from retrospective volumes on everyone from the classic (Courbet and Kahlo) to the contemporary (Richter, Twombly, and Gary Panter) to limited-edition collectibles like Andy Warhol’s Red Books, a wooden box of 11 Warhol-lensed Polaroid albums.” Fashion will be back come 2009 with Richard Chai holding court in the DEN shop. DEN is located at 330 E. 11th St., NYC. (via men.style)

The moment has finally come. ODIN, named by DNR as the third most influential men’s store in the USA, has opened their online doors this evening. From the looks of the online store, they’re limiting the offering to featured designers- Robert Geller, Engineered Garments, Entermodal, Band of Outsiders, and Nepenthes. But have some patience with the new site as not all seems to be running smoothly yet.. Specifically, products have no brands attached to their descriptions. We can only assume this will be fixed shortly. Congrats to ODIN for joining the Internet shopping spree.

Daiki Suzuki’s Engineered Garments has been a Selectism favorite for a while now. The refined re-interpretation of classics from the brand, get us excited every season. Now Odin’s concept shop Den, which only carries one brand at a time, will be carry Engineered Garments exclusively for a couple of months.

"The shop will also sell the new Workaday line and E.G.’s first women’s collection. (In other words, bring your girl.) In keeping with the brand’s m.o.—namely, giving workwear a fashion-forward twist—the 350-square-foot space has been dubbed a "Country Store," and will carry J.W. Hulme luggage, Faribault blankets, and other Americana brands." Via Men.Style.

One more image of the space after the jump.

Odin Stores are expanding their reach in NYC with a new space entitled DEN – a 350sq/ft store which will revolve around one single brand, designer, or concept at any given moment. DEN "will give the designer an opportunity to showcase a broad representation of a designer’s collection." The DEN space has previously showcased the Robert Geller collection and will now be occupied by Common Projects line of footwear. This looks to be Common Projects first retail excursion. Visit DEN at 330 East 11th Street, NYC. (via R29)