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

Fox & Fawn New York

Vintage shop with a good rep is known for designer duds and shoes (think Marc Jacobs, YSL) at relatively low prices. Stop by and shop or take your closet clutter to swap or sell.

  Downtown, Fashion, Consignment, Vintage

December 2, 2008

Plum New York

Well-priced dresses, tops, and shoes from indie designers (locals, represent!) in a closet-size shop on the LES. Major props for the easy online boutique, too.

  Downtown, Fashion, E-Commerce, Hipster

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

What Goes Around Comes Around New York

Find carefully selected, well-edited vintage treasures or shop store’s flirty, bohemian, eponymous line.

  Downtown, Fashion, Vintage

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

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

Classickicks New York

Old-school sneaker paradise. Vans, Converse, Lacoste, Nike, and whatever else you’d like to see laced up on your feet.

  Downtown, Fashion, Hip-Hop, Japanese Awesomeness

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