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- 175 Rivington St., Lower East Side 10002
End of Century
Retail space not limited to body adornments, makes room for art, music, vintage furniture as well. On the personal-style side, stocks Tar & Feather, Gretchen Mongrain, Samantha Pleet. Emanual U... read more
- 458 Broome St., Soho 10013
- 646-692-4326
Julie Haus
Personal touch abounds at brick and mortar outpost of designer Julie Haus-Alkire. Space furnished with antiques from home, art from husband/partner Jason Alkire. Custom work available, often from t... read more
- 16A Orchard St., Lower East Side 10002
- 917-470-9367
Gargyle
E-commerce fave converts part-time showroom into full-time, seven-day-a-week store. AstroTurf, slender wood shelving, and country club theme reflect blend of stylish and playful. “Classic but... read more
- 205 Mulberry St., Nolita 10012
Creatures of Comfort
L.A.-based boutique brings eclectic but savvy selection to Nolita. Designer labels like Slow and Steady Wins the Race, Zero + Maria Cornejo, Lauren Manoogian join covetable in-house line. Pieces pu... read more
- 73 E. Houston St., Nolita 10012
- 212-278-8214
Rag & Bone
Starting out, Rag & Bone felt more like a menswear line with some equestrian-inspired duds for the ladies, but that's so not true anymore. With colorful, sophisticated looks, women's line is th... read more
- 512 Broadway, Soho 10012
- 646-862-1832
AllSaints Spitalfields
Two stories of blacks, whites, and grays from British ram skull enthusiasts. Industrial vibe, with distressed surfaces, loads of old sewing machines. Denim for the lads, vintage-inspired dresses fo... read more
- 78 Grand St., Soho 10013
- 212-343-7425
Loopy Mango
Like the sugary cereal the name evokes, hooks from the very first bite. Soho destination for dedicated dressers who are beyond trends or runway looks and instead seek designers with unique POVs. Cu... read more
- 13 Stanton St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-228-2700
International Playground
Pop-up specialist sets down roots (literally: check out the arching live-plant walls in the center of the room). International collective retailing up-and-comers. Stone-washed biker shorts by Mary ... read more
- 469 Broome St., Soho 10012
- 212-219-2284
Isabel Marant
Isabel Marant marries sexy austerity and whimsical, colorful bohemianism, as if bridging the gap between Jil Sander and Missoni. Her first New York store is stark and dramatic, a massive, bright sp... read more
- 184 Franklin St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-343-7939
8.15 August Fifteenth
Clothes spot born under the sign of Leo takes inspiration from WWII's end in Japan and the opening of Woodstock upstate. Don't be deterred by the cellar stairs. Small shop is friendly, stocked with... read more
- 157 Rivington St., Lower East Side 10002
- 646-243-1789
Szeki Chan
From sidewalk vendor to tiny shop owner to slightly-less-tiny shop owner: that's the arc for indie jeweler Szeki Chan. Her handmade twig necklaces, resin rings, and reimagined pocket watches share ... read more
- 72 E. 7th St., East Village 10003
- 212-539-9953
Solena Chaniago
Spare, warmly lit, wood-floored boutique showcases sexy-yet-tailored fashions from eponymous designer. Feminine detailing makes pieces seem far more expensive than they are. Sophisticated theme acc... read more
- 260 Elizabeth St., Nolita 10012
- 646-360-3685
Babel Fair
Like a brick and mortar version of an iPhone app that effectively shops the entire planet and plucks from its bazaars the very coolest, most original looks for women. Scoot down to Nolita to visit ... read more
- 37 N. Moore St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-431-8501
Otte
Otte celebrates ten years by closing up original Billyburg spot, setting up shop in prime Tribeca location. Like sister shops, reps both established and emerging designers. Think Loeffler Randall, ... read more
- 119 Chambers St., Tribeca 10013
- 212-732-0584
Housing Works
Like a Goodwill, except with taste. Lovely discards that only a jaded New Yorker could have given up. Get yourself psyched up by lingering over the elaborate window displays (usually stuff that&rsq... read more
- 16 Prince St. , Nolita 10012
- 212-343-1945
Vince
First NYC outpost for Los Angeles-born basics line sprouted up in early 2009, and just five months later, a second store opened a few neighborhoods east. Located in Nolita's heavy-traffic zone of P... read more
- 38 Orchard St. , Lower East Side 10002
- 212-925-5599
No. 8b
A brick and mortar subset of their departed first store, Project No. 8, No. 8b supports and expands on the retail manifesto of co-owners Elizabeth Beer and Brian Janusiak. Airy, gallery-like space ... read more
- 262 Mott St., Nolita 10012
- 212-965-8415
Second Time Around
Boston-based consignment shop opens first NYC location, right on Ina's turf. Does stock some high-end stuff (Diane Von Furstenberg, Chanel, Louis Vuitton), but tends to price it accordingly. Denim ... read more
- 10-12 Crosby St. , Soho 10013
- 212-966-1616
Derek Lam
Better known for their work on the New Museum, Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa of Tokyo architecture firm Sanaa were comissioned for Derek Lam's first brick-and-mortar boutique. Having been friend... read more
- 156 Ludlow St., Lower East Side 10002
- 646-448-4995
The Reformation
Bi-coastal fashion house applies green ethos to the runway. Repurposed vintage garments get innovative design treatment. True to LES sweatshop roots, easy-to-wear clothes with winning surprises lik... read more
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