September 8, 2009

Self Edge New York New York

West Coast denim boutique brings cutting-edge brands — and a vintage union chain-stitching machine — to the Lower East Side.

  Downtown, Fashion, Japanese Awesomeness, Selvedge

September 8, 2009

Lola y Maria New York

Festive frocks, vintage pieces, and indie designers (especially young Latino newcomers) showcased in a modern-styled boutique.

  Downtown, Fashion, Ecofriendly, Indie Designers

September 8, 2009

Memes New York

Follow the cultural trends of urban streetwear in the downtown boutique where designers represent from all over the globe — Europe, Japan, and America. 

  Downtown, Fashion

September 8, 2009

Rogan New York

Shop Rogan’s exclusive denim line (with silhouettes intentionally left simple and unadorned) in the richly decorated Bowery boutique lined with an intricate white molding. 

  Downtown, Fashion, Ecofriendly

September 8, 2009

Sigerson Morrison New York

Chic, high-end shoe boutique with an endless supply of edgy footwear. Styles come in a slew of brights, pastels, patent leathers, and metallics.

  Manhattan, Fashion, Edgy, Ritzy

September 8, 2009

A Détacher New York

Designer Monika Kowalska’s beautifully made clothes are exclusively sold in her tiny, funky boutique.

  Downtown, Fashion, International Designers

September 8, 2009

Lyell New York

Refined. Delicate. Ladylike. At Emma Fletcher’s new Nolita boutique, one side of the room displays perfectly edited, right-for-right-now vintage picks, while the other side showcases the designer’s immaculate, tailored designs.

  Downtown, Fashion, Design Junkies, Vintage

September 8, 2009

Cog & Pearl New York

Little Park Slope boutique filled only with things the owners love and covet. The result is a sort of bric-a-brac with sparkly treasures such as Bonbon Oiseau charm bracelets, home accents with nature motifs, and nostalgic items (vintage-inspired playing cards, ready-to-hang photo collages).

  Brooklyn, Fashion, Handcrafted, Neighborhood Gem

September 8, 2009

Alter New York

Greenpoint boutique stocked with the owners’ house line, This Old Thing, in addition to designers you know like Cheap Monday, Alex & Chloe, and Matt & Nat.

  Brooklyn, Fashion, In-House Label, Indie Designers

September 8, 2009

N New York

  Harlem, Fashion, Beauty Junkies, Dapper