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Attracting a deeply loyal clientele of local musicians, finger-picking carpetbaggers, and front-page rock stars, this one-stop guitar shop’s been hosting impromptu jams and encouraging ambient noise on the block since 1997.

Classic off-the-rack and custom-made shirts and ties.

Exclusive mink, lamb, and sable coats at an appointment-only showroom

You don't have to traipse to Ludlow Street to rouse your wardrobe from its woolen winter slumber.

A collective venture where contemporary American artists and craftsmen can sell their wood, glass, and ceramic creations.

This modestly sized store carries handmade goods from across the country, all in the folk tradition.

See the profile of this NYC store at 526 Seventh Ave. in Manhattan.

Charles W. Bunstine II, former president of Barneys New York and Ulla-Maija’s head designer, promises not to let a bride leave without a perfectly fitted wedding dress.

This small studio offers a range of services, including a dedicated staff who will customize absolutely anything.

East Village buddies provide graphic design, film work, and general decor.

Ascot Chang brings Hong Kong tailors famous for their spiffy custom-made shirts and suits to midtown.

Tens of thousands of well-organized fabrics fill this family-owned shop.

Sprawling photo and electronics emporium with more choices and cheaper prices than the typical electronics chain store.

You can rent or buy all manner of formal attire in this welcoming store.

See the profile of this NYC store at 548 Eighth Ave., Ste. 550 in Manhattan.

Brides on a budget will find everything they need for their wedding-day wardrobes in this 24-story building.

Skip the frenzied crowds at discount bridal stores; a more civilized (not to mention charitable) option awaits at the Bridal Garden, a non-profit atelier with hundreds of designer dresses to choose from.

These Italian dazzlers are the ultimate in flashy, fabulous gold jewelry.

This shop has every manner of jigger, lure, weight, and popper, and a complete line of reels.

Lush arrangements that often feature eye-catching architectural elements.

Women make pilgrimages here for iconic shoes, bags and clothing, not to mention the signature scent.

See the profile of this NYC store at 1275 Broadway in Manhattan.

Whether your sitter calls in sick or she’s planning a two-week vacation, A Choice Nanny can come up with a rock-solid replacement on super-short notice.

This tiny, glitzy Christmas store sells ornaments, nutcrackers, toys, and holiday kitsch year-round.

Full-service production company for almost any kind of visual project