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'…
Must-see shopping in New York City
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,…
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,…
Midtown
Willy Wonka has nothing on this dental nightmare of giant swirly lollipops, crunchy candy bars, glowing jars of jelly beans, softball-sized cupcakes,…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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.
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…
Upper West Side & Central Park
A great place to pick up a gift for that little someone special, no matter their age. In stock are lots of hands-on activities and fun educational games,…
Queens
Near the waterfront, this sunny boutique stocks a fine assortment of wares, including soft cotton graphic T-shirts, Herschel hats, Happy Socks, Nest…
McNulty’s Tea & Coffee Co, Inc
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
McNulty’s is a sweet addition to the otherwise bawdy Christopher St. Its worn wooden floorboards, fragrant sacks of coffee beans and large glass jars of…
SoHo & Chinatown
The brainchild of a former Martha Stewart Living editor, Purl is a colorful library of fabric and yarn that feels like an in-person Etsy boutique, with…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Founded by two sisters, this cute card shop specializes in wedding announcements and other specially made letterpress endeavors, so skip the stock…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
A more flamboyant vintage shopping experience than most, browsing 1926 is like raiding the closet of a sequin-loving great aunt. Expect rad items from the…
East Village & Lower East Side
To properly strut about the Lower East Side, you’ve got to dress the part. Edith Machinist can help you achieve that rumpled but stylish look in a hurry –…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
One of the pioneers in the Meatpacking District's makeover, Jeffrey sells several high-end designer clothing lines – Chanel, Gucci, Prada, Dior and…
SoHo & Chinatown
Head past hanging ducks to the basement of this classic Canal St food store for cheap Chinese and Japanese tea sets, plus kitchen products like chopsticks…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Your neighborhood bookstore extraordinaire, Three Lives & Company is a wondrous spot that’s tended by a coterie of exceptionally well-read individuals. A…
East Village & Lower East Side
One of the last of the many record stores that once graced the East Village, A-1 has been around for over two decades. The cramped aisles, filled with a…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
This fiercely independent bookstore stocks a range of titles related to social issues, politics, gender studies and human rights. There are author…
New York City
Is it a gallery, boutique or event space? No matter: inside whimsical Leroy's Place, you'll pose inside art installations, browse gifts from fine jewelry…
