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.
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.
Indie favorites like Sunshine & Shadow, A.P.C., and Acne Jeans hang on racks next to Alan’s famous plaid button-downs and dresses. Discerning shoppers will dig the jewelry, accessories, and antique Rolex collection.
The sparse little shop has odd hours and is best reached by car or ferry, but — oh! — what an expertly curated gem. Owner Russell Whitmore is more than happy to give you the history behind the antique jewelry, curiosities, furniture, and cutting-edge designs.
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Lofty industrial tattoo parlor with palm trees, skylights, high-tech sterilizing machinery, and a gallery (with eclectic jewelry collections and art objects displayed in sleek, wooden cases).
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Woodsy, folksy, precious objects, plus gothic marvels and the designer’s famous handmade pillows. Take a peek in the jewelry case, too, as there are some stellar finds you won’t see anywhere else.
Goods that reflect what’s going on in the museum (except you might actually be able to afford something here). Look for pleasing kitchen and tableware, jewelry by design firms, cool art books, and a selection of Muji accessories. Sometimes the gift shop is more fun than the museum itself. (Maybe why that’s why there’s a second location in Soho.)
West Village home furnishings, jewelry, bags, and accessories emporium. Decor is retro meets organic (think oriental mirrors paired with barren tree branches).
Sort through drawers of pearls, rhinestones, and Bakelite — at insanely good prices. Peruse cuff links, gloves, hat pins, brooches, beaded necklaces, cigarette boxes, tie bars, hand mirrors, beaded bags, and opera glasses.
These are premier designers and their luxury goods. Must admit that just swinging that fudge-striped bag around town somehow feels over the top.