Upper West Side & Central Park
This charming little shop carries a wide range of ecofriendly objects: elegant stationery, beeswax candles, hand-painted mugs, organic-cotton scarves,…
Must-see shopping in New York
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Printed Matter is a wondrous little shop dedicated to limited-edition artist monographs and strange little zines. Here you will find nothing carried by…
New York City
An impressive spectrum – from chic homewares and candles to vulgar crochet and blunt greetings cards – fills the shelves at Collier West. This…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Even if you can't tell a sashimi slicer from a meat cleaver, these ultra-high-end knives made by the eponymous Japanese manufacturer are worth checking…
East Village & Lower East Side
This cruelty-free, earth-friendly boutique sells surprisingly stylish microfiber (faux leather) shoes, handbags and wallets. Look for fashionable pumps…
Hudson Valley
This small complex beside the river is a purpose-built artificial main street, a pleasant collection of boutiques, antique stores, cafes with a slight ski…
Hudson Valley
Housed in a historic former firehouse, Spotty Dog is an appealing hybrid of bookstore and bar. Browse through their large selection of new books for kids…
Upper East Side
No relation to the Paris seller, this popular bookstore is one of NYC's great indie options. There's a wide array of contemporary fiction and nonfiction,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Around since the 1930s, Harry’s is a classic. It's staffed by gentlemen who will measure your foot in one of those old-school metal contraptions and then…
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn & Dumbo
The smell of freshly roasted coffee and spices envelops shoppers who enter this beloved Middle Eastern delicacies shop. The olive bar boasts two dozen…
Upper East Side
Fashionistas aren't born: they're made. And where better to start than with some on-trend duds from this Parisian purveyor of effortlessly chic kids'…
East Village & Lower East Side
John Derian is famed for its decoupage: pieces from original botanical and animal prints stamped under glass. The result is a beautiful collection of one…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Outfitting active New Yorkers since 1908, Paragon's goods sprawl across three floors of its giant corner store. With everything from team and solo sports…
SoHo & Chinatown
Bustling indie MJ stocks an excellent selection of magazines and books, covering contemporary fiction, food writing, architecture and design, art and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Check out Flight 001’s range of luggage and smaller bags by brands ranging from Bric's to Rimowa, kitschy ‘shemergency’ kits (breath freshener, lip balm,…
East Village & Lower East Side
Among the many vintage shops of the East Village, No Relation is a winner for its wide-ranging collections that run the gamut from designer denim and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Named after the mighty Norse god, Odin offers a bit of magic for men seeking a new look. The teeming boutique carries stylish labels such as Dickies…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Some things never go out of style. For over 70 years this family business has specialized in beautifully crafted fountain pens, with several thousand in…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Shoe lovers pack this multistory emporium, which offers some of the best deals on footwear in the city – aside from its other locations around town, that…
SoHo & Chinatown
Male style-meisters love INA for pre-loved, luxury clothes, shoes and accessories. Edits are high quality across the board, with sought-after items,…
Midtown
Willy Wonka has nothing on this dental nightmare of giant swirly lollipops, crunchy candy bars, glowing jars of jelly beans, softball-sized cupcakes,…
SoHo & Chinatown
Once known only to Swedes and Danes and a few lucky tourists, this uber-popular backpack with the unmistakable fox logo and impossible-to-pronounce name…
Upper West Side & Central Park
This tiny gem of a vintage shop specializes in antique fine and costume jewelry dating from the 1700s to 1970s, but also stocks carefully curated dresses,…
Upper East Side
In operation since the 1950s and as of 2018 in a new street-facing location, this vaunted Upper East Side resale store features high-end labels, including…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A comic store lives or dies by the encyclopedic knowledge of its staff, and Desert Island sure knows its stuff. A breezy welcome and good advice make it…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
Oenophiles adore this savvy wine peddler, with its 400-plus drops both inspired and affordable. The focus is on small producers, with a number of…
Upper West Side & Central Park
Aficionados of the brewed leaf will find more than 150 varieties at this outpost of an Australian tea company: oolong, green, black, yellow, herbals, you…
Catskills
Gilded Carriage is a charming mess of a store that manages to sidestep the typical bland knickknack-shop trap found in many touristy towns. The gifts and…
East Village & Lower East Side
To add a burst of color to your wardrobe, head to Yumi Kim, a delightful little boutique selling fun dresses, blouses, skirts, jumpsuits and accessories…
New York City
Records, coffee, antiques and taxidermy await you in this darkly delightful Court St gem. Sample vintage vinyl – from disco and funk to heavy metal – on…
Long Island
This alluring shop, run by artist Rena Wilhelm and hubby, showcases the work of mostly local craftsman and will have you buying a second bag to get it all…
Midtown
A great add-on to an adventure in Central Park, the swank Time Warner Center has a fine lineup of largely upscale vendors including Coach, Eileen Fisher,…
New York City
Rifle through the racks for bright vintage clothing, zany accessories and footwear at the Park Slope branch of this NYC thrift-store stalwart.
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Sneaker fetishists both high and low sprint to Atmos to pimp their feet (Method Man from the Wu-Tang Clan has been seen here). A top spot for high-end…
The Hamptons
This design and vintage-style homewares shop is fun for a browse, featuring high-style home decor, including occasional Hamptons-centric options such as…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
At Beacon's, which has three other locations in Brooklyn, you'll find a good selection of gently used clothing of a decidedly downtown/Brooklyn hipster…
Queens
Fashion-conscious Astorians have a certain fondness for this sweet little boutique, with its well-curated selection of dresses, blouses, tops, scarves,…
East Village & Lower East Side
This independent bookstore is the place to expand your horizons on feminism, queer and trans issues, globalism and African American studies, among other…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Indulge your inner sci-fi and fantasy nerd with heaps of comics, manga, graphic novels, posters and toys. The products represent everything from Star Wars…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Williamsburg’s favorite bookstore has community at its heart. The shelves brim with social justice tomes, rad art and intriguing coffee-table books, along…
