Mid-afternoon mannequin break

Photo by Steven 

As seen outside the now-closed Himalayan Vision at 127 Second Ave. between Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place. 

As of about 3:30 p.m. today, there were a few discarded mannequins left, but people were quickly scooping up the various parts. 💖💖💖

Last day for Himalayan Vision on 2nd Avenue

Today is the last day for Himalayan Vision, 127 Second Ave. between Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place.

As we reported this past Monday, Tenzin, who runs the Tibetan shop with his wife Sonam, said he simply couldn't make the rent anymore and decided to close after 23 years in business. 

The shop is open until 8 p.m.

Updated 12:30

Steven notes that there is a rack with free items outside...
 

Himalayan Vision is closing on 2nd Avenue

Himalayan Vision, the Tibetan shop at 127 Second Ave., is closing after 23 years in business between Seventh Street and St. Mark's Place. 

Tenzin, the owner, says his last day will be March 26. Until then, he has discounted items by 20 to 80 percent ...

Tenzin said he simply couldn't make the rent anymore and decided to close. (There was not a rent increase, and at the same time, the landlord was not going to negotiate a lower rate.) 

Himalayan Vision and Millie, the store cat... will be missed... 

And we were told that Tenzin won't be able to keep Millie. So if there's anyone interested in adopting her, please reach out to Tenzin at the shop. [Updated 3/26: Millie has a new home!]

Himalayan Vision is open noon-8 p.m. ... and closed on Wednesdays. 

Top two photos by Steven... Millie photo by Lola Sáenz