October 5, 2009

Crosby Street Hotel New York

The first U.S. property of UK hotel chainlet Firmdale, the Brit-pop space has 86 wildly designed bedrooms and suites with upholstered walls, bold color combos, and floor-to-ceiling warehouse style windows. There’s also an outdoor garden, a guest drawing room, high tea service, and 99-seat screening theater (a Firmdale trademark).

  Downtown, Food & Drink, British Imports, Good for Groups

September 8, 2009

Space NK New York

Uptown beauty sanctuary carries cult brands from across the pond. The staff is made up of super-friendly beauty junkies, so you’ll be in good (soft, manicured) hands.

  Manhattan, Beauty, Beauty Junkies, British Imports

February 28, 2008

Temperley London New York

Classic Soho showroom loft for very pretty— and very pricey — dresses from London.

  Downtown, Fashion, British Imports, Celebrity Sightings