September 15, 2009

Atmos New York

  Harlem, Fashion, Bohemian, Design Junkies

September 8, 2009

Melet Mercantile New York

Beachy outpost of a Soho showroom with vintage collectibles like rare surfboards and special accessories stylists like to fight over.

  Fashion, Hard-to-Find Lines, Limited Editions

September 8, 2009

Old Hollywood New York

The Greenpoint accessories shop drips with nostalgia for a bygone era from the boudoir-style decor to the pinup bathing suits and feather headbands for sale. The focus is on jewelry with necklaces, bracelets, and rings from local designers like Digby & Iona, as well as stunning original pieces from the ’50s.

  Brooklyn, Fashion, Indie Designers, Local

September 8, 2009

Hayden-Harnett Nolita New York

The Nolita outpost of the Williamsburg-based design team Toni & Ben features fancy fine leather handbags, accessories, footwear, and apparel.

  Downtown, Fashion, Indie Designers

September 8, 2009

Frock New York

Originally a rental showroom, the LES store now offers women’s designer clothing, accessories, and shoes from the ’60s to the ’80s. Browse big names (YSL, Dior, Chanel, Valentino) — perhaps even alongside a few (Rachel Weisz, Beyonce, Lucy Liu). 

  Downtown, Fashion, Celebrity Sightings, Design Junkies

September 8, 2009

Alice Roi New York

Launched in ‘99. You can still party like it’s so in minidresses, jumpers, accessories, and more designed by a New York native who knows all about those ragers.

  Downtown, Fashion, Indie Designers

September 8, 2009

Eva Gentry New York

Well-edited but hearty collection of favorite lines like Rag & Bone, Marni, Rick Owens, and Helmut Lang. In the accessories department you’ll find Dries Van Noten shoes, Phillip Crangi jewels, and Jas M.B. handbags.

  BoCoCa, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Hard-to-Find Lines

September 8, 2009

No. 8b New York

Minimalist corner store (and brother to Project No. 8, down the street) proudly displays edgy menswear from all corners of the world, along with German design pieces, accessories, art publications, and designer collaborations with the in-house team.

  Chinatown East, Fashion, Avant-Garde, Edgy

September 8, 2009

Still Life New York

Creative director and owner Frenel Morris believes it’s “all about the accessories.” Follow suit and browse endless original headwear designs, each one stitched and trimmed by hand.

  Downtown, Fashion, Bespoke, Handcrafted

September 8, 2009

Doyle & Doyle New York

One a former diamond buyer, the other an FIT graduate, the Doyle sisters know jewelry. Their showroom displays a hand-selected collection of fine accessories that range from Victorian to art deco to contemporary.

  Downtown, Fashion, Estate