New York: Where to Shop: Fashion & Accessories: Adam

Adam

The feminine creations on display at Adam, in the Meatpacking district, are exactly what you would expect from a designer who worked as Oscar de la Renta’s creative director for seven years. Up-and-comer Adam Lippes broke out with his own label, Adam + Eve in 2003 and the lines’ luxe basics quickly became bestsellers at Bergdorf Goodman and other high-end stores. In 2007, the designer changed gears with the launch of his more grown-up line Adam, on sale at this boutique. The racks are filled with gorgeous pieces that are classic enough to work at the office but can also be transformed into post-work attire, like the fitted tank dress that fans out into a frilly pleated skirt or the super-soft short-sleeve turtleneck made of a mix of bamboo and cashmere. Luxe products, like Costes candles and Rizzoli book complete the look at the 2,500 square-foot boutique that was designed by by Zaha Hadid disciple Filipe Pereira. The space, which also features a small men’s collection, is divided into comfortable lounge areas with mid-century furniture that’s also on sale—a cultivated enclave from the MePa district’s hoopla.