July 14, 2008

Blue Tree New York

A pretty bi-level shop chockful of gifts, gadgets, clothing, and accessories for you, your friends, neighbors, family, or co-workers.

  Manhattan, Fashion, Good for Gifts

January 19, 2007

MoMA Store New York

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.)

  Manhattan, Culture, Design Junkies, Good for Gifts

December 5, 2006

Kiki de Montparnasse New York

Sexy beasts, sharpen your claws at this high-end shop of sin. R-rated lingerie, toys, and accessories are not for the faint of heart. Amazingly, it’s all incredibly elegant.

  Downtown, Fashion, Design Junkies, Exclusive

May 17, 2006

Christopher 19 Design Collective New York

West Village home furnishings, jewelry, bags, and accessories emporium. Decor is retro meets organic (think oriental mirrors paired with barren tree branches).

  Downtown, Fashion, Design Junkies, Good for Gifts

September 8, 2009

Blue in Green New York

Super-hip and under-the-radar lifestyle shop for men featuring designers from Japan, France, and the U.S.

  Downtown, Fashion, Cute Waitstaff, Good for Gifts

September 8, 2009

Bird New York

Your willpower is nothing compared to the dress and jean selection from up-and-comers, plus the BabyBird annex.

  Brooklyn, Fashion, Baby, Charmer

April 23, 2009

Auto New York

A lifestyle shop for modern design junkies stocking bedding, books, and stuff for baby. Good spot for indie wedding registries.

  Manhattan, Fashion, Baby, Design Junkies

February 13, 2009

Stuart & Wright New York

  Brooklyn, Fashion, Good for Gifts, Indie Designers