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DAGNY & BARSTOW
246 Bowery, NY10012 T: 212 675 2346
The owners of this new womenswear boutique, housed in a former
nightclub owned by Lenny Kravitz, have reflected their own personal
style in the entire collection, and that's good, because they've
got great style. Expect to find unique pieces that will make anyone
stand out from the crowd and items that you won't find in many of
the other boutiques nearby. There's a good balance of designer,
vintage and wearable pieces and the odd bit of menswear and art
available too.
ALICE +
OLIVIA
72 Greene Street, NY 10012
This eclectic clothing label has well and
truly heralded the start of spring with the launch of its seasonal
pop-up in the heart of SoHo. Highlights from the spring/summer
collections will be showcased alongside the brand's first ever
handbag line. Alice + Olivia's playful and quirky style is also
reflected in the interior design of the store, a vast, industrial
space peppered with pops of color, oversize chandeliers and animal
print sofas.
FLOWER
GIRL
245 Eldridge Street, NY 10002 T: 212-777-0050
Following a remarkably successful stint as a
concession at Earnest Sewn, the bespoke florist has just launched
its very first stand
alone store. Since creating the brand back in 2004, owner Denise
Porcaro has built a reputation for creating uniquely creative
arrangements and the interiors of this boutique reflect her
refreshing, organic style. For those looking for something a little
more permanent, there is a collection of artisan candles and home
accessories.
CAUDALIE
315 Bleecker Street, NY 10014 T: 212-308-3552
Caudalie, a cult-following French skincare line, have
opened their first stand-alone boutique in the West Village. The
brand creates beauty products that are on the cutting edge of
antioxidant technology, whilst remaining entirely natural. The
entire range is available to buy here, including their signature
Vinothérapie line, which is produced using the grapes grown on the
owners' private vineyard, Château Smith Haut Lafite. There is also
a wine-barrel-shaped beauty bar where customers can sample products
and experience their range of express facials.
FINE AND DANDY
445 West 49th Street, NY 10019 T:
212-247-4847
Matt Fox's hugely popular menswear brand has graduated
from the pop up shops dotted around the city to a fully-fledged
boutique. In keeping with Fox's appreciation for the well-dressed
gentlemen of yesteryear, the interior design is unashamedly retro,
complete with ironing boards repurposed as tables, old-fashioned
globes, typewriters and collegiate trophies scattered throughout
the space. The collection encompasses every accessory imaginable,
from belts and braces to spats and socks.
MUD
91 Crosby Street, NY 10012 T: 646-569-9191
Located in the creative hub of SoHo, this is the Sydney-based
ceramic brand's first venture stateside. Their porcelain collection
is designed and hand crafted in Australia, which means that each of
the pieces is infused with a refreshing non-uniformity. The
interiors reflect the chic simplicity of the wares, with a
minimalist design characterized by clean lines, a neutral color
scheme and fresh flora accents.
MELISSA SHOES
102 Greene Street, NY 10012 T: 212-775-1950
This is the first US boutique from the Sao Paulo-based brand known
for its signature glossy shoes, fashioned from recyclable PVC.
Designed by creative director Edson Matsuo, the interiors are
defined by minimalism, ensuring that the rotating art exhibits are
the focal point of the store. Current collections feature styles
from the likes of Jason Wu and Gareth Pugh.
CUT
25
129 Grand Street, NY10002 T: 212 966 5080
Recently launched contemporary label Cut25 has opened its second
store on Grand Street. It's about high fashion fused with everyday
simplicity. Those that buy into this label can be trendsetters,
individual and creative but also look democratically low key. The
clean and minimalist shop interior makes browsing easy and relaxed.
This is a stress free environment and there's also a limited
edition collection of Stila cosmetics.
CELINE
870 Madison Avenue, NY10022 T: 212 535 3703
Chic and classic label Celine opened its first standalone store in
New York on the Upper East Side back in February this year and it's
well worth a visit. The store itself is sleek and sophisticated
like the clothes and accessories it carries. Handbags perch on
marble pillars on the first floor and then up a dramatic wood and
stone staircase there are layers of fluttering blouses and elegant
silk separates shimmer from rails.
CHRISTIAN
LIAIGRE
34 East 61st Street, Madison Avenue NY 10022 T: 212 201 2338
This is the first US standalone store dedicated to one of the
world's leading furniture and interior designers, Christian
Liaigre. Originally a four storey townhouse, Liaigre and his team
have converted the space, room by room into the perfect showcase
for the French designer's work. There's an equestrian themed
office, a breezy Caribbean drawing room, exquisite details and the
highest quality materials and textures. Even if you're not in the
market for new interiors it is worth a very long browse.
WARM
181 Mott Street, NY10012 T: 212 925 1200
Proprietor Winnie Beattie has been local to the area for years and
her new store has a secret garden in the back and its own scent
lingers throughout. The store is designed for those that travel and
love adventure and it's not just women's pieces on the rails, there
are things for men and the kids too. This season it is all about
holidays, lip balms, sundresses, hats and customers are encouraged
to hang out in the store, not just shop.
STELLA MCCARTNEY
112 Greene Street, NY10013 T: 212 255 1556
This new, bigger flagship store has been relocated from the Meat
Packing District. It's glorious and sparkling, and the dressing
rooms are generously spacious, with flattering lighting and
sculpted hooks. The usual Stella merchandise and clothing is in
abundance and although it is not inexpensive, they do have
considerable mark downs at sale time. They also stock her range for
children.
MAJE
145 Spring Street, NY 10012 T: 212 775 8330
Classic laid back French chic has now opened in SoHo, just around
the corner from the hotel. As well as high quality women's basics
this label always has a selection of forward thinking cuts and
shapes. This is the perfect way to bring a bit of Paris into your
New York stay.
TOBY'S ESTATE COFFEE
125 North 6th Street, Brooklyn NY 11249 T: 327 457 6160
The Australians really know how to make great coffee and Toby Smith
is one of them, in fact he's the main one! After spending time in
Brazil and Guatemala on coffee plantations he returned to Sydney to
hone his skills. This is his first US outpost, in Williamsburg and
the coffee really is excellent.
LOUIS PURPLE
323 Lafayette, NY 10012 T: 646 321 4621
French tailoring for men has arrived in NoLita and now there is no
excuse to buy an off-the-rack suit. Everything is made-to-measure
using fabrics from England and Italy. The service is fast and the
cost is reasonable.
REI
303 Lafayette St nr Houston St, NY 10012 T: 212 680 1938
Rei is housed in the impressive Puck Building. It's the first New
York location for outdoor specialists Rei who sell the correct gear
for snow sports, camping, cycling, climbing, running,
paddleboarding and wilderness wandering. The Puck Building was
renovated over a lengthy six months and now you can see large scale
images of kayaking and climbing adventures adorning the walls. It's
the perfect environment to start feeling a bit more active and plan
some major extreme sports.
IVANKA TRUMP FINE
JEWELRY
109 Mercer St, nr Spring St NY 10012 T: 212 756 9912
Entrepreneur Ivanka has relocated her Madison Avenue store to a
bigger two-storey site in SoHo. The space continues to be packed
full of diamonds, black onyx and pearls but now she has added
shoes, handbags, apparel and watches to the mix. It's luxury but
fun and there's a bridal bar stocked with Champagne for Saturday
shopping.
AESOP
232 Elizabeth Street, NY 10012 T: 877 60 AESOP
This is an Australian export offering delicate skin, hair and body
products that are natural in content and in packaging. This compact
store creatively uses reclaimed copies of the New York Times as
building material showing off the respectful literary image of the
brand.
TOCCA
605 Hudson Street, NY 10014 T: 212 255 3801
This boutique emporium comprises of Tocca, Tocca Beauty and Tocca
Bambini. It was started by a group of friends who had a vision for
beautiful affordable clothes with designer detailing. Launched back
in 1994 it is both romantic and exotic clothing, inspired by travel
and family.
ORLA KIELY
5 Mercer Street, NY 10012 www.orlakiely.com
Orla Kiely is an Irish designer based in London and this is her
first US standalone store. The winning formula for Kiely's clothes
are her quirky but conservative tailoring and bold geometrical
prints. Her current line is packed with 50s inspired shift and tea
dresses. As well as womenswear there is a homeware
collection.
FRYE
at 113 Spring Street at Mercer Street, NY 10012 T: 212 226
3793
Durable boots and leather goods can be found at this classic
American shoe store. It's the flagship and first ever store from
the brand and it has an environmentally friendly mandate that makes
it one of the few stores in Manhattan seeking LEED certification.
As well as shoes you can find leather satchels and soon there'll be
a gold and silver jewelry line too.
AESA + ELECTRIC
FEATHERS
at 35 Crosby Street, NY 10012 T: 212 837 2648
This new store has been conceptualized by friends, Leana Zuniga and
Randi Mates. One was originally behind Aesa jewelry and the other
behind Electric Feathers fashion. Together it's the perfect union
and you can find one-of-a-kind gems and silky dresses.
ARTIZIA
at 524 Broadway, NY 10012 T: 212 334 3255
This Canadian export is yet to fully open
on Broadway and currently there is a pop up shop next door (on the
third floor), but when it does open it will be a menagerie of
pretty, feminine, affordable chic with edgy finishes and
cuts.
ANNABELLE
at 105 Stanton Street, NY 10002 T: 646
370 3269
An adorable boutique set up by fashion
show winner, Anna McCraney and populated with her own label. Bold
prints and block colors fill the racks in this minimalist store
that is attracting a growing following.
THE COTTAGE BY TOMMY
HILFIGER
in New York City www.tommy.com
This is a pop-up inspired 800 square foot travelling beach cottage
that will open somewhere in New York City on April 28. It will be
open for a week in Manhattan before travelling to other cities. It
is an homage to the preppy classics with the Tommy twist and will
be equipped with accessories usually found in the most upscale of
East-Hampton country clubs, such as boat shoes, duck boots,
Ping-Pong paddles and badminton rackets. Check in with the
concierge towards the end of April for news, not to be
missed!
THOMAS SIRES
at 243 Elizabeth Street, nr Prince Street, NY 10012 T: 646 692
4472
Colette meets Muji is the feeling one gets when entering this
NoLita boutique. Proprietors Fiona Thomas and Allison Sires
travelled to Japan and France to put together their Franco-Japanese
collection of clothing, toys, knickknacks and trinkets. The
collection ranges as much as the prices, from $4 to $880 an item
but most things are around the $100 mark. It's great for present
buying and general browsing and has a free gift wrapping service
with Japanese prints and neon ribbon.
HELMUT LANG AND THEYSKENS'
THEORY
at 93 and 93.5 Mercer Street, NY10012 T: 212 242 3240
This is a newly opened concept boutique that pushes the idea of
contemporary design in fashion retailing. It fuses two distinct
design and style innovations with urban and natural themes. For
spring 2011 they have introduced a handbag collection-composed of
six styles that pay homage to the iconic distressed, vintage
motorcycle jacket.
PLAYMOUNTAIN AT CREATURES OF
COMFORT
at 205 Mulberry St T: 212 925 1005
Creatures of Comfort hosts a month long popup direct from Japan.
Tokyo design store Playmountain will be selling beautiful giftware
throughout February. Think apple-shaped ceramic sugar bowls,
detailed cotton shirts, pampas-grass brooms from designers such as
Alma Allen, Tembea and Futagami.
THE DRESS PROJECT AT BIRD
WILLIAMSBURG
at 203 Grand Street T: 718 388 1655
Brooklyn artists Naomi Clark and Nana Spears have collaborated with
designer Lauren Nevada on a collection of oil painted dresses.
Taking inspiration from vintage fabrics to create simple shirt
dresses, buttoned through the middle and flattering a-line skirts
with tie waists. Purchasing pieces should be approached in a
similar way to purchasing art
ACNE STUDIOS
3 Greene Street, NY 10013 T: 212-334-8345
The achingly cool Scandinavian fashion and lifestyle brand has
recently opened its New York flagship store in the heart of SoHo.
Their eponymous denim collection is presented alongside classic
silhouettes and impeccably cut basics. The studios' interiors are
reminiscent of a minimalist-art installation, with giant geometric
mirrors near its entrance and one wall covered with oversized glass
doorknobs.
REBECCA HOSSACK ART GALLERY
262 Mott Street, NY 10012 T: 212-925-3500
Located just five minutes away from the Crosby Street Hotel, this
is the renowned London art dealer's first gallery in New York. The
Gallery exhibits across a broad spectrum of Western Contemporary
and Aboriginal Art and features a wide variety of excellent works
from such acclaimed artists as Rebecca Jewell, Morten Lassen, Peter
Clark and Karen Nicol.
