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

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

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