Midtown East and Upper East Side : Lucky Magazine

Barneys New York

Though highly-regarded as the ultimate department store, they always take a chance on emerging labels, often before even the smallest boutiques do. Its Co-op area—our favorite—focuses on young designers.
660 Madison Ave. (at 61st St.), 212-826-8900, barneys.com

Bergdorf Goodman

The most posh and refined of the heavy hitters; has an elegant environment and stellar sales help. Its raved-about fifth-floor shoe salon is filled with choice picks from all the heavy hitters. Also on the fifth floor, is an upscale yet understated accessories section.
754 Fifth Ave. (at 57th St.), 212-753-7300, bergdorfgoodman.com

Big Drop

This is the biggest and best location of this Manhattan chainlet; look for the latest from Ya-Ya, Development by Erica Davies, and LaRok in a space accented with backlit candy-colored panels.
1321 Third Ave. (between 75th and 76th Sts.), 212-988-3344, bigdropnyc.com

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

Bloomingdale's

Hit the uptown flagship for hip collections on the sprawling second floor, and the excellent in-store boutiques for big-name designers on the ground level. Visit during one of its famous sales, and you'll find serious bargains.
1000 Third Ave. (at 59th St.), 212-705-2000, bloomingdales.com

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 wacky-but-chic grande dame. The case of delicate jewelry near the front is particularly strong, while the upstairs is replete with Sophie D'Hoore ballet flats and Antipast cashmere dresses. 1283 Madison Ave. UES 212-369-2583, bluetreenyc.com

Burberry

The service is friendly and pressure-free and the selection outstanding at this venerable Brit brand's biggest stateside outpost.
9 E. 57th St. (between Fifth and Madison Aves.), 212-407-7100, burberry.com

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

Chanel

Inspired by the No 5. perfume bottle, this multilevel store is the iconic French brand's retail home base in New York City. It's all here: Bags, footwear, clothing, jewelry, watches, makeup, and perfume.
15 E. 57th St. (between Fifth and Madison Aves.), 212-355-5050, chanel.com for more information

Products: Lingerie/Loungewear, Swimwear, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Beauty
Type of Store: Boutique

Chloé

Chloé's renovated flagship stocks the beloved label's full range of clothing, shoes, bags, and sunglasses. 850 Madison Ave. (at 70th St.), 212-717-8220, chloe.com for more information

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

Christian Louboutin

Louboutin's entire selection of ravishing, feminine shoes is as wickedly sexy as it is wildly chic.
965 Madison Ave. (between 75th and 76th Sts.), 212-396-1884, christianlouboutin.com for more information

Products: Shoes
Type of Store: Boutique

Coach

For more of its signature logo totes, brass-bit driving mocs, and collectible key rings, visit Coach's largest shop in the U.S.
595 Madison Ave. (at 57th St.), 212-754-0041, coach.com

Products: Swimwear, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry, Beauty
Type of Store: Boutique