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

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

May 5, 2009

Steven Alan Annex New York

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.

  Downtown, Fashion, Exclusives, Indie Designers

July 30, 2008

Project No. 8 New York

  Chinatown East, Fashion, Design Junkies, Indie

May 22, 2008

Circa Now New York

The sweet collection of well-priced women’s labels includes indie favorites Sophomore and Grey Ant as well as vintage denim, dresses, and accessories.

  Downtown, Fashion, Indie Designers, Vintage