THE LEGACY RETURNS

Back in the 90s, I loved Legacy Trading Company. It made the Quadrangle cool (no small feat). It was junky and awkward in an exciting way, full of exotic furnishings and great conversational pieces. (The first — and only — African fertility statue I ever purchased was from Legacy Trading. Don’t ask whether it’s ever worked.) But then the hip retailer moved to the West Village, and it lost a bit of its swagger. In its roomy environment, it felt tame, common, and — well — just too big. Happily, Legacy recently shaved off a good third of its store and a few pounds of inventory. Now it has a long entry that features local artists, and Legacy’s wares seem, once again, smart and tailored. I plan on spending much time and a few bucks in the new and improved Legacy. You should, too. Lets make it a date.