Canadian brand known for retailing out of grocery stores tries something a little bit more upscale for its NYC foray. Oak accents meet signature orange shades inside two-story Fifth Avenue flagship... read more
Best known for her support of animal rights, Stella McCartney doesn't let her fashion suffer for her beliefs. Store reflects Beatle-spawn's inherent talent for feminity in her designs. Beautifully ... read more
Charming, hole-in-the-wall East Village boutique expands to the BK. Brookelynn Starnes, former designer for Libertine, launched the feminine range in 2006 and it's since been picked up by Barneys ... read more
St. Lucia-born, Garment District-bred house reprises the ready-to-wear line that made such a splash in the ‘90s. Name means “touch” in Italian, a sense you’ll be eager to us... read more
Though the selections at Century 21 might be a season or two old, prices are freshly cut. Discount department shop is known for its deals and it's best to shop early to avoid stroller-laden familie... read more
Only a genius could create an upscale drugstore that focuses solely on makeup, fragrances and skincare products. Don’t be shy about testing classics like Chanel No. 5 or Calvin Klein’s ... read more
François Nars opens first NYC shop. House-style blacks and whites, with bold red accents. Minimal look to better act as a frame for your beautification. Fireplace topped with Nars personal i... read more
Of the moment, young, emerging-designer wares retailed in open warehouse spaces with "downtown vibe." Casual apparel and accessories, full denim bar. Funky jewelry, pop tart/movie star sunglasses, ... read more
Like the sugary cereal the name evokes, hooks from the very first bite. Soho destination for dedicated dressers who are beyond trends or runway looks and instead seek designers with unique POVs. Cu... read more
After a hard day laboring in the virtual salt mines, head to this Israeli spa for the real salt deal. "Caves" are constructed of imported Ukrainian rock salt. Read, sleep, or watch TV while the sal... read more
Williamsburg's first Elvis-themed barbershop/tattoo parlor. Because what the King loved almost as much as peanut butter, bananas, and pills was hair gel and Mama tats. Rehabbed motorcycle garage mo... read more
Zen serenity meets lux spa life. Drop stress from head to toe, leave with a little polish: spa covers everything from reflexology to facials to waxing to mani/pedis. Renew skin with honey and cit... read more
If the expression "mega-flagship" is confusing, just think of it as a department store with only one brand. Armani/Fifth Avenue is a four-floor retail space with an impressive glass façade a... read more
Before the millennium the thought of buying a candle that cost fifty dollars or more was unheard of. Leave it to sexy packaging and a fancy name to change all that. This first U.S. outpost for Dipt... read more
Like their counterfeiters on Canal Street, this five-floor Gucci emporium takes pains to impress its iconic logo upon shoppers. Perfectly situated as a fashion museum to the many visitors that walk... read more
Opened in 2005, this Meatpacking District salon can compete with the ever-powerful Bumble and Bumble thanks to their late hours (eleven!) and snazzy amenities (alcohol! wifi!). The owners, two Fekk... read more
Sweetest Williamsburg hair salon also caters to cult beauty junkies via its venerable apothecary. Moniker derived from childhood nicknames of owner sisters; stylists, colorists snagged from ranks o... read more
Owner Aki Serita's salon and gift boutique speaks from a Japanese sensibility. Skylight, high and open ceilings, and white-painted wood accents radiate Zen-like atmosphere. Relax with an aro... read more
Christopher Brosius wanted to be an artist and a scientist when he was little. Now, as the "nose" behind Billyburg's favorite scent shop, he's both. The founder of Demeter, Brosius prefers literal ... read more
Second coming of legendary Chelsea pachyderm. Shake-up of original ...
Moroccan/Mediterranean fare is spruced-up version of Bistro Truck&r...
NYC location number quatre for très chic French luxury brand...
What is the American jet-set doing these days? If you ask Michael K...
San Francisco’s famed hole-in-the-wall expans to the LES. Swa...