New York Shopping Guide
Nolita/SoHo/Tribeca/Chinatown
Inventory
This warehouse-size outlet carries a constantly rotating cast of designers at steeply discounted prices. At last check, there were ample picks from Cheap Monday, Quail, and
Devotte, though the stock is switched up weekly.237 Lafayette St. SOHO
212-226-5292, inventorynyc.com
CFG Boutique
Find covetably sexy, well-cut cheongsams in coolly graphic prints and oversize retro florals at this chic, well-designed space.
179 Lafayette St., 917-237-0688, cfgboutique.com
Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
179 Lafayette St., 917-237-0688, cfgboutique.com
Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
Bess
Doug Abraham's use of bold, pyramid-like cuts on his Bess line of semiprecious-stone earrings, necklaces, and bracelets is at once unusual and elegant.
292 Lafayette St., 212-219-0723, bess-nyc.com
Products: Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique
292 Lafayette St., 212-219-0723, bess-nyc.com
Products: Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique
Calypso Home
French-islandy decor abounds at the latest from the popular Calypso chain.
199 Lafayette St. (at Broome St.), 212-925-6200
Products: Decorative/Lighting, Furniture, Linens, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
199 Lafayette St. (at Broome St.), 212-925-6200
Products: Decorative/Lighting, Furniture, Linens, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
Début
Set up like an art gallery on an overlooked stretch of Mulberry Street, Début gives each item its own placard, detailing its designer and materials. As the name suggests, the year-old emporium specializes in the sort of emerging talent that can't be found elsewhere. 298 Mulberry St. NoHo 212-343-2717, debutnewyork.com
De Vera
A San Francisco import, this jeweler/antiques dealer specializes in pieces that are achingly beautiful and exquisitely unusual.
1 Crosby St. (at Howard St.), 212-625-0838, deveraobjects.com
Products: Jewelry, Antique, Furniture
Type of Store: Boutique
1 Crosby St. (at Howard St.), 212-625-0838, deveraobjects.com
Products: Jewelry, Antique, Furniture
Type of Store: Boutique
Dinosaur Designs
The recent stampede for bead jewelry put this Australian import on the map. Expect more of its signature colorful resin pieces (don't miss the extra-chunky bangles), which are both stylish and trendproof.
250 Mott St. (btw. Houston/Prince Sts.), 212-680-3523
Products: Jewelry, Decorative/Lighting, Tabletop, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
250 Mott St. (btw. Houston/Prince Sts.), 212-680-3523
Products: Jewelry, Decorative/Lighting, Tabletop, Gifts/Design
Type of Store: Boutique
E. Vogel
This tiny, nondescript storefront has been churning out stunningly beautiful bespoke riding boots since 1879. They're perfect for the paddock or city streets alike.
19 Howard St., 212-925-2460, vogelboots.com
Products: Shoes
Type of Store: Boutique
19 Howard St., 212-925-2460, vogelboots.com
Products: Shoes
Type of Store: Boutique
Erica Tanov
A wispy femininity permeates all of Tanov's designs. Also find Megan Park dresses, Clu tees, and more filling out the racks.
204 Elizabeth St. (btw. Prince/Spring Sts.), 212-334-8020, ericatanov.com
Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
204 Elizabeth St. (btw. Prince/Spring Sts.), 212-334-8020, ericatanov.com
Products: Women's Clothing
Type of Store: Boutique
Flying A
Find a wealth of seemingly disparate pieces-op-art—print dresses collide with reworked vintage army jackets. Bonus: All purchases are bagged in cute reusable totes.
169 Spring St. (btw. W. Broadway/Thompson St.), 212-965-9090
Products: Denim, Vintage, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique
169 Spring St. (btw. W. Broadway/Thompson St.), 212-965-9090
Products: Denim, Vintage, Women's Clothing, Shoes, Bags, Jewelry
Type of Store: Boutique

