Department Store shopping in New York City
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Takashimaya
Seven stories with beauty products, a day spa (top floor), clothes, accessories, home design, floral bouquets and a tea shop.
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Bergdorf Goodman
Not merely loved for its Christmas windows (the city's best), BG gets the approval of the fashion cognoscenti for its exclusive labels and all-round fabulousness. Reinvent yourself with threads from the likes of John Varvatos, Marc Jacobs and Etro, then complete the picture with a lust-inducing booty of handbags, shoes, jewelery, cosmetics and homewares. The men's store is across the street.
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Nordstrom Rack
A bargain-hunter's dream, this budget Nordstrom's store claims to have 25,000 pairs of discounted shoes, 2000 pairs of designer denim, and 2400 handbags on site. Clothes and accessories from L.A.M.B., Badgley Mischka, Alexander Wang, Nanette Lepore and more are grouped by designer around the store. Discounts range from 30% to 70%, and there's an onsite tailor to make sure what you buy fits just right. Men's and boy's departments too.
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Barneys
Serious fashionistas shop at Barneys, well known for its spot-on collections of in-the-know labels like Holmes & Yang, Kitsuné, Miu Miu and Derek Lam. For less expensive deals (geared to a younger market), check out Barneys Co-op on the 7th and 8th floors, or on the Upper West Side, in Chelsea, SoHo or Brooklyn.
A sharp collection of bags, cosmetics, fragrances and homewares complete the picture. When you're done, head to Fred's on the 9th floor for a well-earned prosecco.
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Henri Bendel
The lovely Lalique windows in Henri Bendel frame its quaint little tearoom perfectly; it makes you feel like you're shopping in someone's home.
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Bloomingdale's
Fresh from a major revamp, epic ‘Bloomie’s’ is something like the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the shopping world: historic, sprawling, overwhelming and packed with bodies, but you’d be sorry to miss it. Raid the racks for clothes and shoes from a who’s who of US and global designers, including an increasing number of ‘new-blood’ collections. Refuel pitstops include a branch of cupcake heaven Magnolia Bakery.
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Macy's
The world’s largest department store covers most bases, with clothing, furnishings, kitcheware, sheets, cafes, hair salons and even a branch of the Metrpolitan Museum of Art gift store. It’s more 'mid-priced' than 'exclusive', with mainstream labels and big-name cosmetics. Plus, riding the creaky wooden elevators between the eighth and ninth floors on the Broadway side is a must-do NYC experience.
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Lord & Taylor
Staying true to its traditional roots (Ralph Lauren, Donna Karen, Calvin Klein etc), this 10-floor classic tends to let shoppers browse pressure-free (even in the cosmetics department), and has a great selection of swimwear.
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Saks Fifth Ave
Complete with beautiful vintage elevators, Saks' 10-floor flagship store fuses old-world glamor with solid service and must-have labels. Go luxe with the likes of Escada, Kiton and Brunello, or opt for younger, edgier, less expensive labels like Scotch & Soda, Vince and Rag & Bone. There's a decent selection of cosmetics and homewares, and its January sale is legendary.
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