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Standouts among these stores' dozens of frames include Paul Smith's tweedy plastic ones and Modo's minimalist styles.

Stylish clothes from Japan made with quality all-natural fabrics and dyes.

Bernard Weiser, son of the late owner Joel, runs this shop with an ever-evolving inventory of 8,000 bottles.

A strictly parent-child play space that caters to a younger crowd.

Heirloom pieces, Oscar-worthy jewelry, and the baby shoe charms that this designer made famous.

French costume-turned-home accessories designer offers creative tabletops and statement-making accoutrements.

This handsome UWS store asserts itself as the oldest wine shop in America.

Expect delectable treats like quail-egg-and-paprika canapes or Parmesan tulips with prosciutto mousse.

Exceptional high-end, and often Asian-style, wares.

Exceptional high-end, and often Asian-style, wares.

See the profile of this NYC store at 305 Columbus Ave. in Manhattan.

A big Italian market with small-town exuberance: fresh ingredients and bold prepared foods like your mother cooked.

Simple and chic French styles that are easily mix-and-matched.

Traditional, tailored women's wear using luxurious fabrics and conservative cuts.

The fashionable Paris-based eyeglass boutique is the Barney's of eyewear stores.

When Alan Rosenberg's collection took over his apartment, he decided that a gallery space was a good idea.

This filled-to-the-brim emporium of functional baby goods also carries an impressive selection of furniture.

This pint-size home-accessories shop sells everything from country-chic porcelain animals to bookends in the shape of a hand making a peace sign.

See the profile of this NYC store at 2061 Broadway in Manhattan.

A wonderland of French-made headgear, from simple silver clips to Swarovski-studded creations.

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

Voluminous, made-to-order gowns with opera-inspired doses of chiffon.

A one-stop consignment shop for vintage addicts and unconventional dressers.

High-end bras, panties, and sleepwear in a store that's not quite as youthful as its merchandise.

Alskling's ultra-feminine tops and frocks are perfect for performers at nearby Lincoln Center or for romantics farther afield.