New York Magazine

Lively shirt-and-tie combinations are encouraged at this LES men’s shop.

See the profile of this NYC store at 124 Ludlow St. in Manhattan.

So you think that bra fits? This legendary vendor of women’s and men’s undergarments and sleepwear knows what’s right.

Downtown brides come to Gina Pedone’s salon for the one-on-one couture treatment.

Just what you’ll need to look your bridesmaid-best.

Alice Roi showcases her elegant, vintage-inspired clothing in this roomy shop.

With a vibe that's more cigar bar than shoe store, the ultra-cool Alife Rivington Club's got the latest in stylish sneaker selections.

An upscale luggage shop that carries famous name suitcases, pens and watches.

This small, sublevel store is all about denim, offering rustic, raw jeans that pay homage to the fabric’s utilitarian history.

Deconstructed, Boy George-inspired casual wear with a racy edge.

This ALife spinoff—the brand’s third location on the Lower East Side—offers upscale streetwear and collectible sneakers.

This narrow menswear boutique pairs dapper vintage duds with new apparel and accessories from obscure young designers.

A wonderland where adults can search for just the right toy.

Vegan sweets including stellar cupcakes.

A haberdashery with a Gothic dash.

Offbeat hodgepodge of design-centered finds for body and home.

Bluestockings stocks books focused on revolutionary struggle, spirituality, and issues that challenge patriarchy.

Poultry purists arrive here early to procure well-raised upstate birds of all types.

A standout among the Bowery’s row of lighting shops.

Hipster dandy menswear from an F.I.T. grad.

An outstanding specialty meat market with Asian delicacies in an immaculately clean shop.

A micro-store with a singular focus: vintage Japanese track bikes, almost all dating back to the late ‘80’s and early ‘90’s.

Erin Whelan’s inviting Lower East Side boutique Clarabella is like a classroom for retail education.

Find vintage sports apparel, vinyl toys, and local streetwear at this funky Lower East Side spot.

Creative menswear from local designers.