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

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

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

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

Ludivine New York

The downtown location channels a Parisian wardrobe concept with well-known French brands like Vanessa Bruno, Forte Forte, and K.Jacques.

  Downtown, Fashion, Euro, Frenchy

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

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

Henry Beguelin New York

Legendary handmade leather goods originating with intricate use of recycled materials has evolved into an upscale brand of hippie chic.

  Downtown, Fashion, Fur, Handcrafted