Destination
Type of Shop
Editors Pick
Read MoreABC Carpet & Home
The ultimate destination for the home has humble roots that go back to 1897 when Sam Weinrib started a business selling used carpets out of a cart on the Lower East Side. What a difference a century (or so) can...
Read MoreAlbertine
This shop features glamour-girl fashions by emerging designers and must-have accessories, like metallic open-toe high heels and clutch purses.
Read MoreAlex Mill
With Alex Drexler at the helm (whose father, Mickey Drexler, is J.Crew CEO) it’s no surprise that this father-son clothing shop has been a sartorial hit. Set in a converted bakery in Nolita, the boutique carries pared-down preppy pieces that...
Read MoreBergdorf Goodman
Set on the corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue, the Vanderbilt mansion was once considered the most impressive house in the United States, with its enormous ballrooms and crenellated towers. Today, the site is home to what is possibly...
Read MoreBlue Tree
Downtown meets Uptown at this eclectic, West Village-ish boutique, known for groovy gifts carefully selected by owner Phoebe Cates (Kevin Kline’s wife).
Read MoreC.O. Bigelow
Founded in 1838, this old-school pharmacy full of hard-to-locate beauty discoveries has been frequented by everyone from Mark Twain to Sarah Jessica Parker. The shop itself is like a piece of history: check out the chandeliers, which were once powered...
Read MoreCôte À Coast
On busy Bowery sits this minimalist jem of a shop that stocks a chic, carefully curated selection of global treasures. Peruse the long tables that showcase products like Rwandan wooden bowls, delicate jewelry pieces, hand-dyed linen blankets, Guatemalan purses and...
Read MoreDover Street Market New York
After setting the London fashion scene on fire with the multi-brand concept store Dover Street Market, Comme des Garçons designer and trailblazer Rei Kawakubo has taken her show on the road to New York. In an unlikely Flatiron District building,...
Read MoreEdit
Though it’s located a bit north of the main Madison Avenue shopping drag, Edit should be on your radar. Set in a two-story Lexington Avenue townhouse, the boutique is meant to resemble a private club and indeed, the interior—conceived by...
Read MoreFivestory
This Upper East Side treasure trove brought uptown girls some seriously cool style when it came along in 2012. The concept store mixes costume jewelry and finds from around the globe with boundary-pushing designers like Alexander McQueen and Preen. Twentysomething...
Read MoreFrench Sole
Twirl with delight in Riviera-chic ballet flats of every color, print and fabric (the ever-popular pony hair for winter) and you’ll find yourself center stage.
Hermes US Flagship. Photo by Indagare Founder Melissa Biggs BradleyRead MoreHermès US Flagship
The colonial landmark building on 62nd and Madison has been transformed into a gallery of French artisanship, history and the kind of luxury that is not an indulgence but an investment in excellence. The new Hermès US flagship is a...
Read MoreJeffrey
To serious fashion lovers, Jeffrey’s is not just a mini department store, but also a massive, expertly curated walk-in closet. The Meatpacking District stalwart opened in 1999 under the keen eye of former Barneys shoe buyer Jeffrey Kalinsky, and thanks...
Read MoreKirna Zabête
This avant-garde SoHo boutique might not be new (it opened in 1999), but young, fashionista owners Sarah Easley and Beth Buccini make sure the hip displays are stocked with the latest and greatest fresh off the runways. Big name designers...
Read MoreLee Anderson Couture
A secret weapon of stylish Upper East siders for decades, Lee Anderson sold her designs out of townhouse on 67th Street for years. She has since moved to a larger space on Lexington, where her ready-to-wear and couture clothes offer...
Maison Ullens. Photo by Indagare founder Melissa Biggs BradleyRead MoreMaison Ullens
One of my favorite fashion discoveries of this year was Upper East Side newcomer Maison Ullens, which I first stumbled on in Aspen and then visited in Paris. The Belgian founder, Myriam Ullens, is a passionate and stylish traveler who...
Read MoreMalia Mills
Specializing in all shapes and sizes, Malia Mills carries sexy swimwear—bikinis, tankinis, and one-pieces—that’s sure to be a perfect fit.
Read MoreResurrection Vintage
Housed in a former funeral parlor (thus, the name), Resurrection is where designer vintage comes back to life. This isn’t your grandmother’s closet—unless your grandmother had a wardrobe of Chanel and YSL. Designers such as Marc Jacobs seek out this...
Read MoreRoberta Freymann
A Bohemian Rhapsody come true. Best known for its boho-blouses (and pj’s, too!) decorated in Indian-inspired prints—not to mention ethnic-inspired big belts, separates and accessories—all at attractive prices.
Sabyasachi. Photo by Indagare Founder Melissa Biggs BradleyRead MoreSabyasachi
A new true NYC retail showstopper is the Sabyasachi US flagship, which opened Fall 2022 on Christopher Street. The luxury Indian jewelry and fashion brand has created an exquisite universe of eye-popping treasures. It is as anti-minimalist as you can...
Read MoreShinola
A shoe wax that was popular in the early 1900s (and which also coined a certain phrase) has been brought back to life in the form of an all-American brand: Shinola. This Detroit-based company became an overnight sensation, with its...
Read MoreSmythson of Bond Street
The first U.S. outpost by the venerable British company, Smythson's 57th Street boutique is a welcome respite from Midtown bustle. You can find everything from fine stationery and whimsical notebooks to the company’s high-quality leather accessories, including travel wallets, jewelry...
Read MoreStubbs & Wootton
The innumerable needlepoint, embroidered and velvet slippers in outrageous Palm Beach-y patterns are perfect for easy mornings around the house or a light lunch on the water. Don't miss the velvet slippers for black tie events.
The Hat Shop. Photo by Indagare Founder Melissa Biggs BradleyRead MoreThe Hat Shop
The Hat Shop on Thompson Street, is another one of those "only-in-downtown New York" shops. It is a true passion project, with hats made by hand in New York or from specialist milliners. You can find everything from fedoras and...
VOZ. Photo by Indagare Founder Melissa Biggs BradleyRead MoreVOZ
This special boutique is a great expression of how you travel—and how you dress—matters. It was founded to support indigenous weavers of Chile. As its founders explain: “VOZ means "voice." We are a design company that provides sustainable livelihoods to...
Read MoreWarby Parker
Warby Parker is the online eyewear innovator that fast became an internet success story—like a Zappos for eyeglasses, they also served up an amazing design sensibility and became code word for “Geek Chic.” Now the brand has added bricks and...
