(Photo: Nicholas Brown)

Anuschka Hoevener
163 Eldridge St., at Delancey (718-971-3042); 11/14–1/11
This German label offers soft, sculptural dresses, tops, and skirts in wool and silk. The shop will showcase the fall/winter collection, as well as a preview of select pieces from spring 2010.

(Photo: Courtesy of powerHouse)

Powershovel
At powerHouse Books, 37 Main St., nr. Water St., Dumbo, Brooklyn (212-604-9074); through 1/4.
Japanese brand Powershovel takes over a portion of powerHouse Arena, offering a range of punchy lo-fi cameras, books on art and photography, and compilation CDs featuring various Japanese singers and musicians.

(Photo: Courtesy of Phaidon)

Phaidon
100 Wooster St., nr. Prince St. (212-925-1900); 11/2–1/31
British book publisher Phaidon brings its glossy coffee-table toppers to Soho. The 2,500-square-foot space touts hundreds of weighty, photo-packed tomes on art, design, architecture, fashion, and food, as well as small, easy gifts like the Wallpaper* City Guides series. New releases will appear each week, from a 528-page retrospective of sculptor Anish Kapoor ($95) to Living in the New Millennium ($25.95), a collection of envy-inspiring photographs of modern homes and interiors. The spot also offers convenient holiday perks, like same-day delivery in Manhattan, gift wrapping, and personal shoppers.

(Photo: Courtesy of Kill Devil Hill)

The Winter Market
At Public Assembly, 70 N. 6th St., nr. Kent Ave., Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 12/6
More than a dozen Greenpoint indie boutiques are teaming up to host a one-day market. The budget-friendly gifts range from $1 to $100, including jewelry from Old Hollywood, antiques from Le Grenier, clothes from Mary Meyer, and vintage wares from Houndstooth and Kill Devil Hill. All-day drink specials and D.J.'s help foster the holiday spirit.

(Photo: Courtesy of Twinkle by Wenlan)

Twinkly by Wenlan
At Cadillac's Castle, 333 E. 9th St., nr. Second Ave.; 12/10–12/12
The feminine, playful label launches a three-day pop-up, featuring the fall and holiday 2009 ready-to-wear collections, jewelry, and home accents. In honor of the brand's tenth anniversary, designer Wenlan Chia is reviving several favorites from the archive at discounted prices: The double-sided purple wool jacket is $198 (originally $336), the Dreamer's journal-print shell top is $98 (originally $235), and the black wool shirtdress is $168 (originally $321).