East Village & Lower East Side
Bringing sweetness since 1937, this candy shop is stocked with floor-to-ceiling goods in package and bulk, and is home to some beautiful antique gum…
Must-see shopping in New York
Upper East Side
Upper East Side fashionistas had been emptying out their closets at the pioneering consignment and resale shop known as Encore since 1954 (even Jacqueline…
Upper West Side & Central Park
One of the oldest open-air shopping spots in the city, browsing this friendly, well-stocked flea market is a perfect activity for a lazy Upper West Side…
East Village & Lower East Side
Step into this petite, peaceful boutique to browse sculptural glassware and pottery: handblown vases, geometric tabletop objects, ceramic bowls and cups,…
Midtown
Occupying most of an entire city block, the country’s largest department store covers most bases, with fashion, furnishings, kitchenware, sheets, cafes…
Upper East Side
Several generations of Upper East Siders have spent large chunks of their childhood browsing the stuffed shelves of this personable local toy store,…
Western New York
A going concern since 1930 and run by the third generation of the same family, they certainly don't make them like Vidler's anymore. This is your classic …
SoHo & Chinatown
Downtown label Rag & Bone is a hit with many of New York's coolest, sharpest dressers – both men and women. Detail-oriented pieces range from clean-cut…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
Rummage for your life at Buffalo Exchange, the go-to spot for Brooklynites on a budget. The used-clothing store, the first of six such outlets across the…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
For a strange sight in the West Village, stop by this eye-catching surf shop, complete with pricey boards by Tudor, Christenson and Haydenshapes. Of…
New York City
Hunt for thrift store bargains in the knowledge that 96% of what you spend is directly funding HIV/AIDS healthcare programs in the US and beyond. There is…
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
A great little boutique to stop into while strolling through the neighborhood, NiLu (named after the owner's sons Nigel and Luke) has something for…
Staten Island
New York City's first outlet mall is positioned to draw in shoppers the moment they step off the ferry at St George. Opened in 2019, Empire Outlets runs…
The Hamptons
Immediately lovable Taylor moved the former Harbor Books to a second-story Division St 19th-century attic, changed the name and pushed her concept into…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Named after JFK airport’s original moniker, this indie travel bookstore gets feet seriously itchy. Books are divided by region and cover guidebooks as…
East Village & Lower East Side
Through high windows glow the myriad colors of the handmade, unusual and stimulating items this small, old-fashioned and wholly wonderful toy store stocks…
New York City
This curious shop sells capes, masks, utility belts, invisibility goggles, buckets of antimatter and other essentials for budding superheroes…but the on…
SoHo & Chinatown
Shuttering after an 80-plus-year run, family-operated tofu purveyor Fong Inn Two recently got a reboot. Catering to both a new generation and devoted,…
East Village & Lower East Side
Occupying the former location of legendary punk club CBGB, this John Varvatos store goes to great lengths to acknowledge the site's rock-and-roll heritage…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
The flagship for 13 other branches around town, this shop with its swank window displays looks more boutique than thrift, but its selections of clothes,…
Upper West Side & Central Park
The warm aesthetic and friendliness of this neighborhood bookstore belies its size and selection. It caters not just to literary types but to gift hunters…
Upper East Side
Come out smelling like a rose – or wisteria, jasmine, cypress or sandalwood – at this olfactory oasis. Parisian company Diptyque has been creating…
East Village & Lower East Side
Sporting curios from around the globe, this whimsical little shop is packed with intrigue: from vintage Italian pencils and handsomely miniaturized…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This small, delightful indie shop sells women's designer clothing from unique labels from the East and West Coasts and beyond. Look for easy-to-wear Sunja…
The Hamptons
Gwyneth Paltrow's conceptual lifestyle brand, featuring clean beauty products ranging from her own line to products she's fond of (Juice Beauty sunscreens…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
When an 'I heart NYC' T-shirt won't cut it, this locally based chain offers hip alternatives. Hooded sweatshirts, silk-screen T-shirts, button-down shirts…
Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy
Devoted to children’s and young-adult titles, this wonderful bookstore is a great place to take little ones on a rainy day, especially when a kids’ author…
East Village & Lower East Side
Everything a well-groomed gentleman might need can be found in this small shop devoted to products for men's skin, hair, body and face – everything from…
Midtown
Uniqlo is Japan's answer to H&M and this is its showstopping 89,000-sq-ft flagship megastore. Grab a mesh bag at the entrance and let the elevators whoosh…
New York City
Looking for a sports jersey? What about a piece of vintage designer clothing? There are many thrift stores in NYC, but few have quite this range. This…
The Hamptons
Vinyl hounds should make a beeline for this sizable record store in Amagansett, where the inventory of new and used LPs, 45s – even cassettes! – runs very…
New York City
Whether you're into Settlers of Catan or checkers, this community games store has something for you. Besides the large selection of games for sale, $10 …
SoHo & Chinatown
This enormous, three-story Japanese emporium, the company's first location in the US, owes its popularity to good-looking, good-quality apparel at…
Queens
This bastion of hip-hop couture, Queens-themed gear and street-art materials in Elmhurst has attracted the likes of rappers Nikki Minaj and French Montana…
New York City
This independent bookstore has been a neighborhood mainstay for more than a decade. How does it stick around in the age of Amazon? Friendly, book-loving…
Upper West Side & Central Park
One of the many branches of this classic New York beauty shop, Ricky's carries a huge variety of makeup, skincare and hair products from around the world …
Upper West Side & Central Park
Featuring more than 30,000 LPs, this shop has got you covered when it comes to everything from funk to jazz to classical, plus opera, musical theater,…
East Village & Lower East Side
Pucker up with pickled veg made the old-fashioned way at this kosher-certified shop that harks back to the classic Lower East Side. A few dozen barrels…
SoHo & Chinatown
The Museum of Modern Art's downtown retail space carries a huge collection of sleek, smart and clever objects for the home, office and wardrobe. You’ll…
Trunk Show Designer Consignment
Harlem & Upper Manhattan
Step into this hot little consignment store in Harlem for a unisex edit of fabulous pre-loved finds. With merchandise delivered every other day, you’re…
