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Adidas
Originals Store |
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With an inspired collection, the triple-stripe
sportswear company has moved out of the gym and into retro fashion.
Young jocks and wannabe D.J.’s come here for anything from key
chains, track suits and tees to limited-edition shoes.
Plan B: Opt for streamlined apparel and footwear from
the nearby Puma
Store, abuzz with young hipsters. |
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• Adidas: 136 Wooster St.
near Prince St., 212-777-2001, adidas.com
• Puma: 521 Broadway near Spring St., 212-334-7861, puma.com
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American Girl Place |
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The 43,000-square-foot behemoth is home to a
full line of eighteen-inch historical dolls (dressed in period
clothes), a café, a bookstore, and a theater that brings the
dolls’ characters to life. |
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• 609 Fifth Ave. at 49th
St., 1-877-AG-PLACE, americangirl.com |
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Apple
Store SoHo |
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The two-story space boasts a show-stopping glass
staircase and a translucent walkway which glimmers in the sunshine
flooding in from skylights. Test-drive everything in sight (iPods,
digital cameras, software), play stump-the-tech-experts at the
Genius Bar upstairs, or sit in on the free daily instructional
seminars. |
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• 103 Prince St. at Greene
St., 212-226-3126 |
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Barneys New
York |
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Anyone worth her Manolos will tell you that Barneys’
Madison Avenue flagship is the final word in edgy designer fashion.
The lower floors house sophisticated, expensive items like Prada
suits; in the upstairs Co-op department, you’ll find Habitual
jeans, Miu Miu dresses, and clingy Juicy tees. |
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• 660 Madison Ave. at 61st
St., 212-826-8900, barneys.com
• Barney's Co-op, 236 W. 18th St. near Seventh Ave., 212-593-7800
• Barney's Co-op, 116 Wooster St., near Prince St., 212-965-9964 |
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Bergdorf
Goodman |
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Ladies who lunch still come here for endless
variations on the daytime suit; younger customers flock to the
fifth floor for Michael Kors, Theory, and Diane von Furstenberg
dresses. The second floor shoe salon is dazzling enough to get
any woman in trouble and the massive bag collection is equally
dangerous. |
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• 754 Fifth Ave. at 58th
St., 212-753-7300, bergdorfgoodman.com
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Bloomingdale's |
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Plow through "B-Way," the aptly named, crowded
main-floor arcade that feels like Times Square on Saturday,
and hit the second floor for trendy, well-priced American brands.
Bloomies also carries all the requisite big-name designer labels
and houses an extensive selection of lingerie. The SoHo
location, opened in spring '04, caters to a younger, hipper
crowd. |
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• 1000 Third Ave. at 59th
St., 212-705-2000, bloomingdales.com
• 504 Broadway, between Spring and Broome Sts., 212-729-5900 |
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Century
21 |
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The home of department store designer leftovers
that are at least—and often far more than—40 percent off. You’ll
find everything from Hanes to Helmut Lang for men and women.
The linen department deals are even more incredible. |
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• 22 Cortlandt St., near
Broadway, 212-227-9092, c21stores.com
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FAO
Schwarz |
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In 1862, German immigrant Frederick August Otto
Schwarz began supplying New York society with Europe’s finest
toys. Today, you’ll find a smattering of ultra-high-end goods
and an array of stuffed animals, dolls, train sets, blocks,
board games, and even candy. |
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• 767 Fifth Ave. at 58th
St., 212-644-9400, fao.com
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Grand Central Station |
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Looking for authentic New York cheesecake? You
don't need to trek out to Brooklyn. This spectacularly restored
landmark boasts a Junior's outpost—along with classy lounge
The Campbell Apartment,
the famous Oyster Bar &
Restaurant, and a slew of shops, including Godiva Chocolatier,
Kenneth Cole, L'Occitane,
Banana Republic, Papyrus
and many more.
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• Grand Central Terminal,
42nd St. and Lexington Ave., grandcentralterminal.com |
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The Greenmarket
at Union Square |
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Farmers from as far away as Vermont arrive at
this outdoor market four times weekly, toting the freshest of
produce and an ample selection of flowers. Open Monday, Wednesday,
Friday, and Saturday.
Plan B: Roam the long corridor at Chelsea Market, stopping
for lunch, pastries, produce, or unusual blooms at their wholesale
flower market. |
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• Greenmarket: Union Square
at 17th St., 212-788-7476, cenyc.org
• Chelsea Market: 75 Ninth Ave., between 15th and 16th
Sts., 212-243-6005, chelseamarket.com |
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Henri
Bendel |
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In the disco era, Henri Bendel was the epicenter
of modish New York. These days, the shop stays cool with favorites
like Earl Jeans and Shoshanna dresses, as well as styles from
designers like Sophia Kokosalaki. Visit the Tiffany’s Closet
boutique for vintage handbags and jewelry. |
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• 712 Fifth Ave. near 56th
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H&M |
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The throngs of bargain hunters, thumping music, and huge fitting-room
lines could fray even a Zen master’s nerves, but you can’t beat
this Swedish chain’s ridiculously low prices on must-haves of
the moment like club clothes, ethnic-inspired tops, and cargo
pants.
Plan B: For years, European have loved the Dutch brand
Mexx for many of the same reasons New Yorkers love H&M—accessible
prices, amazingly quick trend-spotting. Prices are a step higher
at Mexx and outerwear seems to be their strength. |
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• 640 Fifth Ave., near 51st
St., 646-473-1164, hm.com
• 1328 Broadway at 34th St., 212-564-9922
• 558 Broadway near Prince St., 212-343-2722
• 435 Seventh Ave. at 34th St., 212-643-6955
• 125 W. 125th St., 212-665-8300
• Mexx: 515 Broadway, between Spring and Broome Sts., 212-965-8975
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Macy's |
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If you're looking for cutting edge fashion, head elsewhere.
This is the spot for essentials from all the big brands—everyone
from Guess and Esprit to Ralph, Donna and Calvin, and
at all prices in between. |
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• 151 W. 34th St. near
Broadway, 212-695-4400, macys.com
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Madison
Avenue |
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This haute strip boasts fifteen blocks of celebrity
designer shops (Calvin,
Jean-Paul, Giorgio)
and flagship fashion house boutiques (Prada,
Hermès, Chanel).
Kick things off at Fratelli
Rossetti on 58th Street for fab Italian shoes, and
be sure to leave some time for the grand finale at the
stately Polo Store
on 72nd Street.
Plan B: Need to get it all in a hurry? Fifth Avenue
is where you'll find the high-end department stores (Bergdorf's,
Bendel's, Saks)
carrying all the names you need. Plus a few that you won't
find on Madison (Versace,
Fendi, Ferragamo).
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• Madison Avenue, 57th
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NBA
Store |
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This bustling basketball temple carries everything from
standard posters and authentic jerseys to jewelry, tableware
and a new “nba4her” line, worn by Eve and Mariah Carey.
Test your skills by shooting balls on the main-floor court
or in the pop-a-shot game downstairs. |
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• 666 Fifth Ave. at
52nd St., 212-515-6221, nbastore.com
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Niketown |
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The famed Nike swoosh is everywhere you look in this
much-ballyhooed store. Stop in for the full line of Nike
products—shoes, clothes, gizmos—and the terrific people-watching. |
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• 6 E. 57th St., between
Fifth and Madison Aves., 212-891-6453, niketown.com
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Ricky's |
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No one needs 80 kinds of hair brushes, but they look
cool all lined up on the shelves. Ditto for wigs in shades
of neon and hair bands in every shape. Makeup artists
hoard the tiny plastic pots and bottles; club kids come
for extensions and body glitter. |
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• Multiple locations.
Flagship Store: 509 Fifth Ave. near 42nd St., 212-949-7230,
rickys-nyc.com
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Saks
Fifth Avenue |
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This top-end department store is filled with major American
designers and plenty of Europeans, plus a complete collection
of diffusion lines. The eighth-floor swimwear department
swells seasonally to accommodate classics and styles with
a little more va-va-voom. |
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• 611 Fifth Ave. at
50th St., 212-753-4000, saksfifthavenue.com |
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SoHo |
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This one-time artists' mecca has since morphed into
the city's poshest outdoor mall. Cobblestoned streets
and loft-like spaces make the neighborhood a prettier
spot for shopping than the average galleria, but do expect
seemingly impenetrable throngs on your way from Catherine
Malandrino to Kate
Spade. (Kill two birds and visit Chinatown for knockoff
bags just blocks away.) |
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• W. Houston St. to
Canal St.; Broadway to Sixth Ave. |
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Sony
Style |
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It’s big, noisy, and always packed with elbowing tourists,
but this shop’s the best place around for sleek gadgets
and high-tech equipment. |
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• 550 Madison Ave.
near 55th St., 212-833-5336, sonystyle.com
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Strand Book Store |
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Established in 1927, the dusty, flea-market-esque Strand
is the largest, cheapest secondhand-book store in town.
It carries everything from current fiction to old cookbooks,
art tomes, and rare reads. |
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• 828 Broadway at 12th
St., 212-473-1452, strandbooks.com
• Annex: 95 Fulton St. near Gold St., 212-732-6070,
• Strand Books Kiosk: Central Park, Fifth Ave. at
60th St., 646-284-5506 |
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Tiffany
& Co. |
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The most democratic of the big jewelry houses, Tiffany’s
welcomes shoppers who come by Town Cars, taxis, and tour
buses. Snap up key rings, money clips and cuff links,
or invest in beautifully-made men's watches, kitchenware,
or their classic 6-prong diamond engagement ring.
Plan B: Compare styles and prices across the street
at Van Cleef & Arpels,
a surprisingly intimate, wood-paneled shop packed with
the legendary designer's glamorous, classic rings. |
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• Tiffany & Co.:
727 Fifth Ave. at 57th St., 212-755-8000, tiffany.com
• Van Cleef & Arpels: 744 Fifth Ave. near 57th
St., 212-644-9500, vancleef.com |
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Toys
'R' Us |
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Why spend your city time in this suburban staple? Smack
in the middle of their midtown store sits a giant ferris
wheel. Go for a loop, then make a beeline for the exit.
You can always stock up on the chain's discounted name-brand
toys and games later. |
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• 1514 Broadway near
44th St., 800-869-7787, toysrus.com
• 24-30 Union Square East near 15th St., 212-674-8697 |
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Virgin
Megastore |
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A sprawling retail palace, Virgin has surprisingly
helpful salespeople and a good selection of everything
from rock to show tunes. |
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• 52 E. 14th St. at
Broadway, 212-598-4666, virginmega.com
• 1540 Broadway near 45th St., 212-921-1020 |
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Zara |
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This Spanish label offers runway looks at moderate
prices, drawing style newbies from throughout the city.
Count on silky dresses, colorful knits, and the skin of
the moment (suede is a good bet). |
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• 750 Lexington Ave.
near 59th St., 212-754-1120, zara.com.
• 39 W. 34th St. near Sixth Ave., 212-868-6551
• 101 Fifth Ave. near 17th St., 212-741-0555
• 580 Broadway near Houston St., 212-343-1725 |
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