New York City Shopping

  1. Alexander Mcqueen

    Assuming you don't get lost among the sloping, white-walled sections of this circular store, you're in for a treat. Sunglasses, accessories, menswear and shoes are sold here, but it's the brocaded, cutting-edge, heavily-constructed women's clothes that steal the show.

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  2. Amarcord

    A vintage store stocked with European vintage dresses, bags and shoes that the owner hunts down on the continent, Amarcord is a favorite for thrift-store mavens, and on weekends gets visits from Manhattanites too.

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  3. Artisans Gallery

    Run as a collective, this story only carries knick-knacks and things made by local crafts people. Anything goes - scarves, frames, jewelry, handbags, paintings, stained glass bookends shaped like cats and dogs.

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  4. Bond 07

    Selima Salaun's graceful glasses are the big draw, although Bond 07 also doubles as a chic boutique. Many a celebrity hides their orbs behind her perfectly-tinted, boho chic styles. With more than 100 in stock, she can fit a pair to any face.

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  5. Chelsea Girl

    Small but catchy, Chelsea Girl has racks of vintage wear from past decades in all shapes and sizes. You never know what you'll find in the mess; Pucci prints have been pulled from under stacks of old records. It's a browser's dream.

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  6. Conran Shop

    Find slick kitchenware and tableware, linens, furniture and home accessories at this sleek emporium, nestled in a marvelous space under the Queensboro Bridge, from British design king Terence Conran. Browse through streamlined sofas, Missoni china, Ducati pens, retro Jacob Jensen alarm clocks, Rob Brandt tumblers, Mandarina Duck luggage, Lucite photo frames and much more.

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  7. Daffy's

    Two floors of designer duds and accessories (and a random handful of housewares) for men, women and children, with prices that can be shockingly low. And the tags - like those at most discount shops - show you the item's suggested retail price, which, at an average of 50 percent off, just gives you more incentive to buy.

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  8. Destination

    In this all-white space, you'll find hard-to-get jewelry from European designers including Les Bijoux de Sophie, Serge Thoraval and Corpus Christie. Then there are the military chic fashion pieces - funky leather boots with buckles by Gianni Barbato, sailor-inspired pants by John Rocha, cargo bags by Orca - all mixed in with whimsical vests and jackets, bags from Mik and Comptoirs de Trikitrixia shoes (with scented soles, no less!).

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  9. Jutta Neumann

    These handcrafted leather accessories by German-born Neumann get snapped up as soon as they hit the shelves. Wallets, bags, sandals and coats can be custom-made, or given a special design twist just for you (at a price, of course.)

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  10. Kentshire Galleries

    There are three floors of 18th- and 19th-century Georgian and Regency period pieces at Kentshire, but the real must-see items are in the jewelry collection. Check out the vintage Van Cleef & Arpel's gold watches, and delicate drop-pearl Edwardian earrings.

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  12. Marc Jacobs

    Still going strong, even after years on the scene, Marc Jacobs' three monster stores dominate Bleecker St. Leather bags and accessories at 385; menswear at 403, and his celebrated women's collection holds court at 405.

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  13. Pieces Of

    Owned by the husband-and-wife duo who opened the first Pieces in Brooklyn, this new outpost has the same eclectic, handpicked collection of clothing and accessories from local and national designers. Find funky, sexy halter dresses, flouncy blouses and Pucci-like tunics, plus a range of hip accessories and unique outerwear.

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  14. Scarf Lady

    Mystery revealed: Paulette Gay is the Scarf Lady. Her small boutique is crammed with hundreds of her handmade, colorful scarves, hats and other accessories.

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