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Beauty
See also Department Stores, below, and Pharmacies
Aedes De Venustas
15 Christopher St. (betw. 6th and 7th Aves.)
Tel: 212-206-8674
A
department store perfume counter it ain’t. If you crave the
arcane and truly individual, this boutique can match you up with
ancient or modern scents. How about a touch of fig or the night-blooming
datura below the ear?
Kiehl’s
109 3rd Ave. (betw. E.13th and E.14th Sts.)
Tel: 212-677-3171
They’ve
provided beauty products for the head to toe of Mt. Everest climbing
teams, and they can do the same for you. Famous for generous samples
and a fanatically loyal clientele.
Clothing
For those determined to reinvent
their image, or spend until they’ve earned back the cost of
their stay, opportunities abound, from discount to designer, from
outrageous to ordinary. What is quintessential American? Where do
the locals shop? The list below is a good start.
Abracadabra Magic & Costumes
19 W.21st St. (betw. 5th and 6th Aves.)
Tel: 212-627-5745
If
you’ve ever wanted to be Athena or Godzilla for a day, this
is your source. Small accessories too.
Amy Downs Hats
247 E14th Street. (betw 1st and 2nd Aves.)
Tel: 212-358-8756
Try
on everything before you decide. Unusual, whimsical women’s
hats from a designer who gives personal attention and will create
to order. 1pm-7pm
Ann Taylor
645 Madison Ave. (at E.60th St.)
Tel: 212-832-9114
Career
and sportswear for women, with style.
Billy Martin’s Western
Wear
220 E.60th St. (betw. 2nd and 3rd Aves.)
Tel: 212-861-3100
If
there’s such a thing as an upmarket cowboy, this is where he
shops.
Brooks Brothers
346 Madison Ave. (at E.44th St.)
Tel: 212-682-8800.
An
American boy’s first “proper” shirt was a button-down,
his first “proper” suit was soft-shouldered: both likely
came from here.
Calvin Klein
654 Madison Ave. (betw. E.60th and E.61st Sts.)
Tel: 212-292-9000
As
much care was taken in the streamlined design of this flagship store
as in the ready to wear and tableware.
Canal Jean Co.
504 Broadway (betw. Spring and Broome Sts.)
Tel: 212-226-1130
Of
course you have jeans on your shopping list: here’s where to
get ‘em.
Century 21
22 Cortlandt St. (betw. Broadway and Church St.)
Tel: 212-227-9092
Men
and women allergic to paying retail will feel safe in this discount
department store, selling everything from crockery to branded fashion.
Great lingerie. The store was damaged by the attack on the World
Trade Center. The owners spent $10 million on refurbishing it and
reopened in February 2002.
Daffy’s
This small group of stores is so popular it now has 6 stores around
Manhattan. Its agents in many countries seek out deals on designer
clothing of all descriptions. Persistence in searching through their
incredibly well-stocked shops can turn up real treasures at a fraction
of their would-be retail cost. From socks to overcoats, men, women
and children are all catered for.
462
Broadway (at Grand St.) Tel: 212-334-7444.
111 5th Ave. (at 18th St.) Tel: 212-529-4477.
335 Madison Ave. (at E.44th St.) Tel: 212-557-4422.
1311 Broadway (at W.34th St.) Tel: 212-736-4477.
135 E.57th St. (betw. Lexington and Park Aves.) Tel: 212-376-4477.
1775 Broadway (at W.57th St.) Tel: 212-290-4477.
Demask
135 W.22nd St. (betw. 6th and 7th Aves.)
Tel: 212-352-2850
Two
floors of rubber everything. Yes, you can find them in Amsterdam
too.
Geoffrey Beene
783 5th Ave. (betw. E.59th and E.60th Sts.)
Tel: 212-935-0470
Mr.
Beene is by now at the very front of the Old Guard of American clothing
designers.
JJ Hat Center
310 5th Ave. (at 32nd St.)
Tel: 212-239-4368
He
stood there tall and still in the midday sun, his Stetson tilted
forward over his eyes. You could get yours here.
Keiko
62 Greene St. (betw. Spring and Broome Sts.)
Tel: 212-226-6051
Custom
swimwear. For everyone, including Cindy Crawford.
Levi’s
3 E. 57th St. (betw. 5th and Madison Aves.)
Tel: 212-838-2125
This
is the classic. If you’re a woman, treat yourself for only
a few dollars more to a perfect classic: have yourself measured,
your jeans custom cut and sent to you 10 days later.
La Petite Coquette
51 University Pl. (betw. E.10th and E.11th Sts.)
Tel: 212-473-2478
An
intimate shop with a sexy selection of lingerie. Used to boyfriends
and husbands.
Language
238 Mulberry (betw. Prince and Spring Sts.)
Tel: 212-431-5566
A
discriminating selection of ultra-hip, up-to-the-minute clothing
and accessories. There’s an international roster of designers
here plus exclusive young locals.
Linda Dresner
484 Park Ave. (at E.58th St.)
Tel: 212-308-3177
She
could have been a major women’s wear buyer in a major department
store. Instead, Linda Dresner curates designers for a clientele
that appreciates her judgement and eye for quality. Everything is
top notch but nothing is fusty or fussy.
Liz Claiborne
650 5th Ave. (at E.52nd St.)
Tel: 212-956-6505
Traditional
separates for women. Good basic cotton too.
Marc Jacobs, 163 Mercer St. (betw. Prince and Houston Sts.) Tel:
212-343-1490. Minimalist and luxurious garments displayed in a renovated
garage.
Old Navy Clothing
610 6th Ave. (at W.18th St.)
Tel: 212-645-0663
Like
The Gap, owned by The Gap, but about 30% less expensive.
Paul Stuart
Madison Ave. (at E.45th St.)
Tel: 212-682-0320
Having
picked off many a customer from Brooks Brothers, they’re now
giving Turnbull & Asser a run for their money.
Ralph Lauren
867 Madison Ave. (at E.72nd St.)
Tel: 212-606-2100
Given
the chance, he’ll decorate not just your body but your whole
life.
Religious Sex
7 St. Mark’s Place (betw. 2nd and 3rd Aves.)
Tel: 212-477-9037
Your
source for fishnet dresses and fur G-strings.
Rosa Custom Ties
30 W.57th St. (betw. 5th and 6th Aves.)
Tel: 212-245-2191
For
less than you’d pay to advertise someone else’s name,
have your ties truly suit you. There is no minimum order, delivery
takes 10 days, and you’ll be glad your paper pattern is kept
on file.
TG-170
170 Ludlow St. (betw. E.Houston and Stanton Sts.)
Tel: 212-995-8660
“Clothes
for girls” they say, but cool girls who like to catch trends
where they often start.
Todd Oldham
123 Wooster St. (betw. Spring and Prince Sts.)
Tel: 212-219-3531
What
can we say about this guy that you don’t already know? He’s
designed some of the sexiest gowns of the 20th century.
Untitled
26 W.8th St. (betw. 5th and 6th Aves.)
Tel: 212-505-9725
Glad
rags for the fearless club boy or girl.
Consignment and Vintage Clothing
Allan & Suzi
416 Amsterdam Ave. (at W.80th St.)
Tel: 212-724-7445
Barely-worn
women’s designer wear. Trust the staff if they say you look
good (or don’t) in that Moschino, Gaultier or Versace.
Domsey’s Warehouse
496 White Ave. (at South 9th St.), Brooklyn
Tel: 718-384-6000
A
vintage clothing store unlike many: worth the trip. Take Train No.
J to Marcie Ave. Station.
Gentlemen’s Resale
322 E.81st St. (betw. 1st and 2nd Aves.)
Tel: 212-734-2739
When
eating habits, or the fates, separate men’s suits from their
original owners, this is where the suits end up for resale - at
a fraction of their sometimes stupendous original prices.
Transfer
594 Broadway
10th Floor (betw. Prince and Houston Sts.)
Tel: 212-355-4230
Top
names, formerly owned by top names. Second hand designer wear for
women in the Chanel-Gucci-Prada range.
Department Stores
Barneys
660 Madison Ave. (at E.61st St.)
Tel: 212-826-8900
So
nearly bankrupt for so long, Barneys survives, and is still a New
York favorite for hip, chic clothing, shoes, accessories. For street-savvy
fashions, also investigate The Coop, 236 W.18th St. (betw. 7th and
8th Aves.).
Bergdorf Goodman
754 5th Ave. (at 57th St.)
Tel: 212-753-7300
Sits
like a gentle grey mist just below Central Park. Class without glitz;
from antique silver to fashion.
Bloomingdales
1000 3rd Ave. (entrances on 3rd and Lexington Aves. betw. E.59th
and E.60th Sts.)
Tel:
212-705-2000
Bloomies
is iconic, a solid city block of quality, and a fondly accepted
part of New York life. Its classic “Brown Bag” has travelled
to more countries than several Secretaries of State combined. They
can provide you with a personal shopper, or dash a replacement for
some damaged or forgotten item around to your hotel (at no charge).
Got
your NYCard? Buy anything
at all here and take the receipt to the Visitor Center. They will
give you a nifty free gift. Try to get the very
cool key ring.
Takashimaya
693 5th Ave. (betw. E.54th and E.55th Sts).
Tel: 212-350-0100
A
quiet Eastern aesthetic. Japan’s largest store has quickly
become known for the unexpected, and the elegant. Clothing, jewelry,
home furnishings, a tea salon, and exquisite origami packaging.
Shoes
See also Department Stores, above.
Belgian Shoes
110 E.55th St. (betw. Park and Lexington Aves.)
Tel: 212-755-7372
We
can’t tell you much. You see, it’s a secret. A very good
secret.
David Z
655 6th Ave. (at W.21st St.)
Tel: 212-807-8546
If
you’re looking for boots, they have all the right names here:
Timberland, Caterpillar, Sebago, Mephisto, Red Wing, Ecco.
E. Vogel
19 Howard St. (betw. Broadway and Lafayette St.)
Tel: 212-925-2460
Custom
boots for the horseman and custom shoes for everyone else. World
class.
Tootsie Plohound
413 W.Broadway (betw. Broome and Grand Sts.)
Tel: 212-925-8931
Up
to the millisecond foot fashion. Prada, of course, but much more
booty can be found here.
Sporting Goods and Clothing
Bicycle Renaissance
430 Columbus Ave. (at W.81st St.)
Tel: 212-724-2350
Can
put together a custom bike frame, or recommend one off the rack,
and will ship anywhere.
Down East Service Center
50 Spring St. (betw. Lafayette and Mulberry Sts.)
Tel: 212-925-2632
This
is the source for hiking and trail maps — and hikes and trails
in New York State are world class. Also do repairs and customization
of all sorts of sports equipment, from shoes to bags to tents.
Gerry Cosby Sporting Goods
3 Pennsylvania Plaza, at Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave. (betw.
W.31st and W.33rd Sts.)
Tel: 212-563-6464
Why
not get the real thing? Authentic team jerseys for baseball, basketball,
football, hockey teams. Also hats and other souvenirs.
World of Golf
147 E.47th St. (betw. Madison and Park Aves.) Tel: 800-818-5840
and 189 Broadway (at Dey St.)
Tel:
212-385-1246
From
clubs to shoes, there’s every brand you really want here, plus
a “putting green” and “driving ranges” for testing.
There’s world wide shipping, of course.
Miller Harness Co.
117 E.24th St. (betw. Lexington Ave. and Park Ave. So.)
Tel: 212-673-1400
A
complete tack shop.
Paragon Sports
867 Broadway (at E.18th St.)
Tel: 212-255-8036
Stocks
the equipment and head to toe cover for most sports, from all the
big names, Converse and Marmot to Timberland.
Princeton Ski Shops
21 E.22nd St. (betw. Broadway and Park Ave. So.)
Tel: 212-228-4400
For
everything in ski and snowboard equipment and clothing.
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