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- 1420 Cortelyou Rd., Ditmas Park 11226
- 718-282-0697
Brooklyn Industries
Started with messenger bags made from billboard vinyl, now a full-fledged New York institution. Artist-owned and -managed retailer keeps to a Live, Work, Create philosophy. The creative energy se... read more
- 217 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
Poppy
Gives off uptown-girl-living-downtown-for-the-summer vibe with ultra-feminine atmosphere and range of contemporary basics. Sparkly cocktail dresses, menswear-inspired vests, high waist denim, gold ... read more
- 216 Greene Ave., Clinton Hill 11238
- 347-223-4707
Su'Juk
Su Beyazit’s Clinton Hill boutique is so whimsical and woodsy it’s no surprise her past involves a stint as an Etsy seller—the prime pieces here are her handpicked vintage gems. R... read more
- 151 Smith St., Cobble Hill 11201
- 718-522-2290
Rivet
Rivet fills obvious Brooklyn denim void with Carroll Gardens sequel. Focus is jeans made in the good ole’ USA: Levi’s, LA Made, AG, and J Brand are all well represented. Denim lines the... read more
- 55 Nassau Ave., Greenpoint 11211
- 718-782-0521
Oak
Huge, loft-like gallery lets clothes speak for themselves. Stocked with sleek offerings from the omnipresent 3.1 Philip Lim to the bold colors of Brazilian designer Alexander Herchcovich. Designer ... read more
- 137 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
- 718-399-7467
Habit
Habit appeared to happen overnight, with 4PlayBK owner Laura Kleinman slipping into a long-vacant Park Slope storefront with nary a sign to be seen. Interior reflects successful Flea furniture haul... read more
- 439 Metropolitan Ave., Williamsburg 11211
- 347-541-4662
Gamine
Tiny enclave fit for fly-by-night fashionistas with lithe bodies and an eye for mischievous details, as the name suggests. Owner Rose Toure goes global, stocking minimalist pieces with an edge from... read more
- 658 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint 11222
- 347-721-3922
Brooklyn Industries
Started with messenger bags made from billboard vinyl, now a full-fledged New York institution. Artist-owned and -managed retailer keeps to a Live, Work, Create philosophy. The creative energy seep... read more
- 109 Boerum Pl., Boerum Hill 11201
- 718-403-0490
Buffalo Exchange
Tucson export leads the thrift store herd with stores scattered across over a dozen states. Boerum Hill location the second in BK, with buy-sell-trade policy catering to fashionable clientele on a ... read more
- 400 Fulton St., Brooklyn 11201
- 718-855-8574
Gap Outlet
Back in the summer of '69, Gap sold just Levi's, LPs, and tapes. 1969 was a long, long time ago. All growed up now, 3,000-plus location chain will hook you up with everything from bathing suits to ... read more
- 326 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg 11249
- 718-388-4884
Beautiful Dreamers
Rustic, charming boutique from stylists April Hughes and Marina Burini. Definite Cali-cool ‘70s vibes, although stays totally up to date. Ceramics, macramé, well-edited racks of clothe... read more
- 77B Hoyt St., Boerum Hill 11217
- 718-875-0500
Cloak & Dagger
Charming, hole-in-the-wall East Village boutique expands to the BK. Brookelynn Starnes, former designer for Libertine, launched the feminine range in 2006 and it's since been picked up by Barneys ... read more
- 174 Franklin St., Greenpoint 11222
- 646-272-8776
Raised By Wolves
Nothing feral about this mom and pop shop. Crisply curated men’s and women’s. Denim from Them Atelier, contemporary looks by Sophomore and Free People, cool pop T’s. Kicks run fro... read more
- 266 Fifth Ave., Park Slope 11215
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... read more
- 375 Atlantic Ave., Boerum Hill 11217
Malia Mills
Somehow edgy swimwear designer Malia Mills managed to refute the notion that bathing suits looked best on rail-thin models, and she did it without losing her positive attitude or alienating the glo... read more
- 70 Front St., Dumbo 11201
- 718-797-4240
Brooklyn Industries
Started with messenger bags made from billboard vinyl, now a full-fledged New York institution. Artist-owned and artist-managed retailer keeps to a Live, Work, Create philosophy. The creative energ... read more
- 472-474 Fulton St., Brooklyn 11201
- 718-643-9190
Aéropostale
Despite the Frenchie name, one-time Macy’s offshoot is American all the way. Cut from similar cloth as A&F and American Eagle, serves up range of trendy looks for late-teen and early-20... read more
- 407 Graham Ave., Williamsburg 11211
Alter
G-Point faves go co-ed for foray into East Williamsburg. Owners exhibit excellent taste in their well-curated selection. Surprisingly affordable prices on Life/After/Denim, Jeffrey Campbell, Rojas.... read more
- 194 Atlantic Ave., Cobble Hill 11201
- 718-637-2234
Barneys CO-OP
Of the moment, young, emerging-designer wares retailed in open warehouse spaces with "downtown vibe." Casual apparel and accessories, full denim bar. Funky jewelry, pop tart/movie star sunglasses, ... read more
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