September 15, 2009

Atmos New York

  Harlem, Fashion, Bohemian, Design Junkies

September 8, 2009

Melet Mercantile New York

Beachy outpost of a Soho showroom with vintage collectibles like rare surfboards and special accessories stylists like to fight over.

  Fashion, Hard-to-Find Lines, Limited Editions

September 8, 2009

Old Hollywood New York

The Greenpoint accessories shop drips with nostalgia for a bygone era from the boudoir-style decor to the pinup bathing suits and feather headbands for sale. The focus is on jewelry with necklaces, bracelets, and rings from local designers like Digby & Iona, as well as stunning original pieces from the ’50s.

  Brooklyn, Fashion, Indie Designers, Local

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

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