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

Bergdorf Goodman New York

These are premier designers and their luxury goods. Must admit that just swinging that fudge-striped bag around town somehow feels over the top.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Celebrity Sightings, Designer Clothing

May 26, 2006

Barneys New York New York

Wall Street wives and well-heeled downtowners go here to shop for the classics. For a little more funk, the Soho Co-Op has the best of the best emerging designers (don’t expect to spend less, though).

  Manhattan, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Good for Gifts

March 1, 2006

Henri Bendel New York

The more-than-100-year-old stomping ground of the well-to-do still holds its own in the realm of UES luxe department stores. It’s got up-and-comers and strongholds — plus a stellar lingerie section.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, Designer Clothing