Walking into the new H&M in Atlantic Station was almost like taking a trip back in time. The place: The corner of 51st and Fifth Avenue in New York. The Year: 2000. The Event: The opening of the first Hennes & Mauritz store in the United States. I was a penniless student and couldn't wait to get my hands on the inexpensive, trendy duds. But I did wait. Three months. Why? Because it was just too crowded to shop.