The Carriage House Meets Malin+Goetz

Meet Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz. The fabulous duo are owners of the world renowned apothecary and lab, Malin + Goetz. Their combined expertise in cosmetic design and architecture led to the store’s immediate success. Between the beautifully designed, effective products and the store’s stunning interior décor, Malin + Goetz has become a skin care haven for people far and wide, ranging from neighborhood locals to loyal customers world-wide.

Interview with MATTHEW MALIN AND ANDREW GOETZ

Malin + Goetz

177 Seventh Avenue (between 20th and 21st St)

Tell me about the history of Malin + Goetz.

AG: We launched our first location in Chelsea seven years ago in March of 2004. The idea was that the store would be a mix of my world and Matthew’s world; my background is from working with the design manufacturer Vitra and Matthew specializes in cosmetics—he previously worked for Kiehl’s and Helmut Lang Perfumes.

What kind of products do you sell in your store?

AG: Products for skin care, body care, hair care, perfume and apothecary instruments.

How did you two meet and start this company together?

AG: We met seventeen years ago at a bar in the East Village. We’ve been living together for sixteen years and working with each other for seven.

What’s the most popular product?

AG: Our grapefruit face cleanser followed by our vitamin E face moisturizer. What’s interesting about the brand is that we have four categories: face, body, hair and then we do candles and fragrances as a separate category. While we’re known for our skin care line, every category does really well.

Where are other Malin + Goetz store locations?

MM: We have stores in the US in San Francisco, Santa Monica and the Upper West Side. Then we have a store in Osaka, Japan and Taipei, Taiwan. We love Japanese food!

What type of clientele do your products cater to?

MM: Our clientele is 50-50 women to men. Couples come here and shop together. Or maybe they just steal from one another!

Tell me about the graphic design of your products.

AG: We work with a really great design firm by the name of 2 x 4. We brought them an old apothecary bottle and told them our idea: to modernize the apothecary bottle. We loved the design of the old apothecary bottle but the glass shape was impractical.

What sets your cosmetics apart from other products?

AG: We aim to make our products modern both in terms of packaging and formulation. We don’t use unnecessary dyes, perfumes, and fragrances because our line caters to those with sensitive skin. Our skin care products are simple and irritation free.

Do you also live in the area?

MM: Yes, we live right around the corner.

What’s the best thing about Chelsea?

AG: The galleries and the High Line. In terms of convenience, Chelsea is extraordinarily accessible.

MM: It’s a real, thriving neighborhood and has remained very diverse.

What is the best kept secret about Chelsea?

MM: The gardens at the General Theological Seminary are really special and beautiful. Many people don’t realize it’s actually open to the public.

Does a Chelsea customer differ from someone from another part of the city?

AG: Yes. They are a little bit more laid back, educated, sophisticated and they like to shop. In New York, the neighborhood chooses you, you don’t choose the neighborhood.

For more information on Carriage House or to set up a site visit, please feel free to contact me at JTurken@warburgrealty.com, call 212.24 House (4-6873) or visit the website at www.Carriagehouse24.com

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