Manhattan
Longchamp
So you want an investment bag. Look no further than Longchamp. I recently modeled for the brand’s campaign, and we put those bags through hell, kicking them, throwing them, doing every horrible thing you can think of to them. At the end, they all looked as good as new.
713 Madison Ave., 212-223-1500, longchamp.com
Kiehls
I stock up on shampoos and lotions at the original Kiehl’s store in the East Village. It’s been around since 1851 and looks like an old apothecary. The products look so chic in my bathroom.
109 Third Ave., 212-677-3171, kiehls.com
Saks Fifth Avenue
The store that most embodies New York is Saks Fifth Avenue. There’s so much history wrapped up in that brand! And the shoe department is so big, it literally has its own zip code.
611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000, saks.com
Scoop NYC
I’m a good friend of Zac Posen and a big fan of his Z Spoke line, which has the perfect little black dress that I’m dying to wear. You can get it at Scoop.
861 Washington St., 212-691-1905, scoopnyc.com
Ina
The swankiest consignment shop in the city is Ina. You’ll find great ’80s Chanel jewelry or ’90s Gaultier dresses. Inventory changes daily, so visit often.
101 Thompson St., plus other locations, 212-941-4757, inanyc.com
Sandro
A swinging '60s London vibe permeates at this French retailer's first stateside boutique, where mod-chic silhouettes updated with leopard-print Peter Pan collars and edgy leather paneling feel completely effortless—and entirely covetable.
415 Bleecker St., 212-510-8390,
us.sandro-paris.com
Partners & Spade
Wit abounds at this appointment-and-weekends-only storefront that's part cheeky art gallery, part eclectic rare book dealer and part eccentric lifestyle shop (check out the rolling salt and pepper shakers and customizable trophies). And all of it is a full and convincing testament to cofounder Andy Spade's remarkable brain.
40 Great Jones St., 646-861-2827, partnersandspade.com
No. 6
It's hard to choose between the Correll Correll chiffon skirts, Raquel Allegra shredded silk tees and No. 6's private-label line of wear-'em-forever-and-ever wood-sole clogs. But if forced, we go with the clogs.
6 Centre Market Pl., 212-226-5759, no6store.com
Love, Adorned
Lori Leven started with tattoos and has moved on to accessories. At her new shop, earth-tone ceramic pots and colorful fabric tassels dangle above a collection of vibrant stone pendant necklaces, raw crystal-encrusted cuffs and chunky engraved silver cocktail rings.
269 Elizabeth St., 212-431-5683, loveadorned.com
Kiosk
Don't be scared by the dark, graffiti-filled stairwell—you're in the right place. This secret spot is full of international home pieces (red lamp shades from Hong Kong, wooden utensils from Sweden), all displayed on illuminated tiered shelves along with typed-up tales of the item's origin.
95 Spring St., Second Fl., 212-226-8601, kioskkiosk.com
