Gem Spa

11/11/2022

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY ROBERT MAPLETHORPE

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Robert was a world renowned photographer known for his controversial black & white erotic photos.

Robert famously bought PATTI SMITH (Queen of Punk, ) her first EGGCREAM at GEM SPA as documented in her memoir “Just Kids”!

The two long-time lovers were East Village residents and regular customers at Gem Spa.
ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHER:
is best known for his intimate portraits of 1970s icons, from and the to , Patti Smith & .raycharles.

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05/31/2022

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY everyone! Coming back from an extended social media break to offer some amazing deals!

Take advantage of our MEMORIAL DAY SALE while it lasts!

TAKE 20% OFF:

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* Tank Tops
* Muscle Tees
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04/22/2021

IGGY POP
Happy 74th birthday !
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04/20/2021

Second Avenue & Saint Marks Place (1970s)

Thanks for this beautiful vintage photo!

04/19/2021

Vishan and his friend made it to the semifinals Junior Nationals tournament this past weekend!🏓🏓🏓

04/17/2021

A year ago this week we lost Jimmy Webb.

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04/15/2021

JOEY RAMONE

Joey Ramone died 20 years ago today of cancer at the age of 49.

Another rock legend that was a regular at Gem Spa!

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7: With Debbie Harry and David Johansen (New York Dolls)
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04/13/2021

03/30/2021

EATER
Thanks for including Gem Spa in this tribute to 52 NYC RESTAURANTS That Closed During The Pandemic.

While the store may be closed, our legacy lives on through store is closed but we live on through gemspanyc.com where we sell Gem Spa & East Village inspired art, books, photos & merch.

We are grateful to have survived this pandemic thanks to all of you.

We hope that we can return one day when things are safer.

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03/27/2021

PETER MICHAELFJ
Thanks for sharing this amazing photo of Peter Michael Falk (ACTOR known for his role as Lieutenant Columbo in the TV series COLUMBO!

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03/26/2021

Happy birthday Steve Tyler!



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03/26/2021

Thanks for this awesome post and all your love throughout the years!! You rock!!!!

Drea has been a long time supporter of ours and lived just a few doors away from the store for many years.

She is one of our fav actress from The Sopranos but has also been on Shades of Blue, Sons of Anarchy, Joey & so many more.

Check out her new show which premiered last night on !!!

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