New York Shopping Guide

Rooted in an elegant South of France sensibility, this line turns out tunics, crisp pants, and trenches. It has an earthy vibe and is cut in a primarily neutral palette, with loads of citified touches. 155 Spring Street. SOHO 212-274-0830. comptoirdescotonniers.com

Quietly tucked away, this Parisian line espouses a subtly sexy, undone aesthetic. Fitted cargo pants mingle with off-the-shoulder sweateres and lace-edged tanks. 831 Washington St. MEATPACKING DISTRICT 212-989-7300, zadig-et-voltaire.com

Started by a Swedish carpenter in 1997, this Goteborg-based collection has only three outposts across the globe. The New York store has the feel of a modern barn, which is the perfect counterpoint to its pared-down, workwear-inspired styles. 25 Howard St. SOHO 212-226-4040, dunderdon.com

When this famed High Street retailer from the U.K. finally unveiled its three-floor emporium earlier this year, crowds lined up for days to get inside. The wealth of affordable, envelope-pushing items, from leather jackets to floral-print tube dresses, rarely disappoints.478 Broadway SOHO 212-966-9555, topshop.com

What started as a small operation in 2005 has quickly grown into a mini boutique empire. While the house clothing label used to be available in a wealth of stores across the country, these three spots are now the only sources for snapping up the line's smartly turned-out jackets and Peter Pan-collared blouses. They also sell choices from labels like Eskell. 265 Lafayette St. SOHO 212-966-9010; 153 Ludlow St. LES 212-228‑1055; 135 Wythe Ave. WILLIAMSBURG 718‑388-2012,ingodwetrustnyc.com

Roberta Freymann scours the globe for amazing handworked textiles and accessories as well as personally designed color-block tunics and beach bags. It all has a place—along with daybeds and end tables—at her two Manhattan boutiques.
153 E. 70th St., 212-585-3767;
1019 Lexington Ave., 212-772-7200, robertafreyman.com

Products: Women's Clothing, Bags, Decorative/Lighting, Furniture
Type of Store: Boutique

Reasonably priced casual pieces with an urban slant, like slim-cut canvas utility pants and form-fitting hoodies, are this Brooklyn-based chainlet's claim to fame. They also make great down coats.
100 Smith St. (at Atlantic Ave.), 718-596-3986, brooklynindustries.com

Products: Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags
Type of Store: Boutique

We can always count on this trendy travel-supply boutique for its stock of chic, playful, and colorful on-the-go essentials, including carry-ons and totes, travel games, pocket cameras, jet-lag remedies, and candles for your hotel room.
96 Greenwich Ave. (at Jane St.), 212-989-0001, flight001.com

Products: Bags, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique

Beguelin's wickedly supple leather bags are highly covetable.
18 Ninth Ave. (btw. 13th/Gansevoort Sts.), 212-647-8415

Products: Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Furniture
Type of Store: Boutique