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Takashimaya
Serene and spacious; the highlights of this seven-story Japan-based department store are gorgeously packaged cosmetics, delicate jewelry, and an on-si…
Yves Saint Laurent
There are two Manhattan locations of this ultra-glam French line to choose from, but we prefer the Upper East Side outpost. It's smaller (it doesn't s…
Zara
Its downtown locations seem to get more attention, and that's fine by us: It means the Lexington Avenue shop has less-picked-over merchandise and fewe…
A&G Merch
The vision of David Alhadeff, owner of the pioneering design shop The Future Perfect (see No. 42), and his friend Jill Goldhand, A&G Merch sprang from…
Blue Tree
Helmed by '80s teen star Phoebe Cates, this Upper East Side spot fills a whippet-thin, teetering townhouse, which feels like it is inhabited by a wack…
BOC
The Upper West Side used to be a bit of a retail wasteland, but in the last few years huge operations like Barneys Co-op and Intermix have popped up.…
Catbird
This impossibly cute Williamsburg mainstay is roughly the size of a closet—quite appropriate since it traffics in exquisite accessories, most of…
Domus
We always want everything at this eclectic Hell's Kitchen housewares shop, which stocks a colorful mix of European imports, vintage goods, and one-off…
Macy's
This legendary space is perhaps the best-known department store in the entire city—it's anchored Herald Square for more than 100 years. Shop for…
Montmartre
The most under-the-radar of the New York City chainlets is Montmartre, which is named for the hilly, scenic Parisian neighborhood. We're especially fo…
Steven Alan Outlet
Closeouts from Alan's famed Tribeca boutique (see SoHo/Nolita/Tribeca map) flood the racks.
Wink
Now with three locations across the city, this accessories powerhouse serves up playful, reasonably priced pieces, from bright enameled bangles to acr…
Williamsburg/Greenpoint
Lucky's favorite stores in New York City's Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods!
5 in 1
The back half of this former railroad-car garage serves as a workplace for the talents behind the labels Eventide, Uluru, and Made Her Think; the fron…
A&G Merch
The vision of David Alhadeff, owner of the pioneering design shop The Future Perfect (see No. 42), and his friend Jill Goldhand, A&G Merch sprang from…
