Not an oxymoron: Karen Patwa, math teacher turned designer, brings sexy to smarts. Mix of ready-to-wear and customs for librarians and biologists eager to rip off those horn-rims and shake out thei... read more
Founded in 1899 in Rochester, Hickey Freeman was born from the need for contemporary suiting that would bridge the gap between off-the-rack and high-priced custom tailored suits. Now an all-encompa... read more
Sometime store, sometime performance space, sometime wedding chapel, "revolving storefront" hosts rectangular, industrial space sort of like other rectangular, industrial spaces in Williamsburg in ... read more
Like Betsey Johnson and Cynthia Rowley, BCBG (properly BCBGMAXAZRIA) is a rite of passage for young girls graduating from shopping mall to high street. That's why at their Midtown flagship you'll f... read more
Flagship on Madison Avenue visited by women of all varieties, thanks in part to infamous scene in Sex and the City when Carrie Bradshaw trips, misses the ferry, and yells out "Wait! I lost my Choo!... read more
Though Alice Temperley's designs are sold in more than 290 of the best boutiques and department stores across 35 countries, this 5,000-square-foot Soho flagship is worth the trip. Counting Sc... read more
Few designer lines of clothing photograph quite so well as Valentino's famous dresses and slimline men's suits. Shoes are snappy too, for both ladies and gents. Classic and en vogue at the same tim... read more
A little-known secret about Buglari's most expensive rocks is that many of them are sold on consignment; an unexpected twist for the jeweler, which prides itself on signature wedding and engagement... read more
Fawn over florals at this neighborhood standard, considered by enthusiasts one of the top plant providers in the country. Open over 30 years. Whether you're a nervous bride or a late bloomer stoppi... read more
All-natural, organic alternatives (no wheat, gluten, dairy, casein, or eggs), great for food allergy-sensitive kiddies and moderately healthy adults. Vegan-friendly with no refined sugar, somehow m... read more
Girly girl's retail dream. Racks of dresses in all lengths embellished with lace, crinoline, faux flowers, bows, embroidery, sequins and organza. Dresses for all occasions: night on the town, prom,... read more
Girly girl's retail dream. Racks of dresses in all lengths embellished with lace, crinoline, faux flowers, bows, embroidery, sequins and organza. Dresses for all occasions: night on the town, prom,... read more
Though first floor of enormous city block-long retailer can be daunting -- and full of tourists thanks to nearby Rockefeller Center -- luxury department store is an NYC legend. Dedicated to all thi... read more
This Lebanese designer has an innate talent for embroidery and beadwork, weaving Swarovski crystals into her intricately designed evening and bridal wear. Brides-to-be might wander in here with the... read more
Brand once appealed to the Martha's Vineyard type, but has recently transitioned into too chic for chic. Tailored women's ensembles, modest hemlines and luxe fabrics compliment men's casual selecti... read more
While Bloomies has gone from supplying East Side socialites with every necessary item imaginable to entertaining ladies-who-take-lunchbreaks, the 120 year old shopping institution still has some of... read more
This shrine to American consumerism is a one stop shop for everything and anything one could imagine. The Louvre of New York City shopping, and one of the largest department stores in the wor... read more
You can safely say you've made it in this town if your home is designed by Jonathan Adler. His vintage-inspired furniture spruces up any living room with splashy colors and funky shapes. Handmade p... read more
Texas jeweler Jeri Cohen has been in business for over 20 years now. Upper East Side boutique in Trump Tower hosts everyone from young bankers to ladies who lunch. Arrangements are traditional, and... 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...