N Opens in HarlemThe new N store wants to bring cutting-edge clothes to Harlem. Men’s and women’s clothes and accessories from Hugo Boss, BCBG, and Tracy Reese, […]
Lancôme Opens on the Upper West SideJoining L’Occitane, Face Stockholm, and Kiehl’s on the Upper West Side’s beauty row is Lancôme (201 Columbus Ave., nr. 69th St.; 212-362-4858). […]
Tracy Reese Opens on Hudson StreetThe latest addition to the meatpacking district’s boutique ranks is Tracy Reese (641 Hudson St., nr. Horatio St.; 212-807-0505). The inviting, c […]
Rogan Opens in TribecaJust when the market seemed to be fully saturated with specialty denim stores, Rogan hits Tribeca (91 Franklin St., nr. Church St.; 646-827-7554 […]
Shecky’s Shop Opens on Broome StreetAt Shecky’s Shop (489 Broome St., nr. Wooster St.; 212-343-0100), the first store by the nightlife-guide publishers, 40 beauty, clothing, and ac […]
G Spa & Lounge Opens Inside the Hotel GansevoortFollowing in the footsteps of double-duty shopping-and-lounge spots like Fashion/Plate NYC, G Spa & Lounge, inside the Hotel Gansevoort (18 Nint […]
Nave Opens in SohoOnward Kashiyama, the manufacturer behind J.Press and Joseph, has recruited a hipster-fashion dream team for the new store Nave.
Bally Flagship Reopens on Madison AvenueTo celebrate its 155th anniversary, Bally has transformed the stale white interior of its flagship (628 Madison Ave., at 59th St.; 212-751-9082) […]
Destination Maternity Opens in MidtownNew York’s luxury maternity brands are huddling together in a new 10,000-square-foot space called Destination Maternity.
Mick Margo Opens on Commerce StreetThe feminine, tailored clothes at Mick Margo (pictured; 19 Commerce St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-463-0515) will have girlfriends raiding your clos […]
Kate Spade Baby Opens in SohoThe Kate Spade empire annexes more territory with Kate Spade Baby, a pint-size candyland of cute clothes for little ones.
Michal Negrin Opens on Madison AvenueMichal Negrin has whimsical clothing, antique home décor, and the kind of grandma jewelry you’d love to have passed down to you.
Ruehl Opens on Bleecker StreetAbercrombie graduates can head to Ruehl, the company’s more mature brand (370 Bleecker St., nr. Charles St.; 212-924-8506) for vintage-inspired […]
Addict Opens on University PlaceAptly names women’s clothing and accessories store Addict has Alessandro Dell’Aqua, Christian Lacroix, Sass & Bide, and 30 other designers.
Carolina Herrera Expands Madison Ave. StoreA winding staircase leads to an airy space with bay windows and striped satin sofas so your glamour squad can wait comfortably while you pick th […]
Fendi Opens New Peter Marino-Designed FlagshipTo celebrate its 80th anniversary, Fendi (677 Fifth Ave., nr. 53rd St.; 212-759-4646) is opening a new Peter Marino–designed flagship on Novembe […]
Phoebe Cates Kline Opens Blue Tree Toy StorePhoebe Cates Kline was so fond of the Upper East Side branch of gift store Penny Whistle that when it closed, she simply had to replace it.
Wallets OpenedWith a design as standard as a man’s billfold, small details become crucial. Lizard skin or leather? Change pocket or photo flap? Belt chain or […]
Priti Opens in East VillageAt the organic nail-and-foot spa Priti (35 E. 1st St., nr. First Ave.; 212-254-3628), technicians use nontoxic polishes to buff hands and feet ( […]
Giggle Opens in SoHoMoms can park their strollers in the mini–indoor “parking lot,” and the store is packed with trendy baby products.
Burton Opens in SoHoJust in time for ski season, snowboard shop Burton arrives in Soho (106 Spring St., at Mercer St.; 212-966-8068). Besides Burton’s full line of […]
Key Opens on Grand StreetKey brings hard-to-find designers like Diane Medak, Guy Baxter, and Corey Lynn Calter together under one roof (41 Grand St., nr. Thompson St.; 2 […]
Scent StripEvery fall, a slew of new fragrances hits the market, promising to seduce, entice, and empower.
Which scents hit the target?
The First Big Drop Men’s OpensThe first Big Drop Men’s (1325 Third Ave., nr. 75th St.; 212-472-3200) store is a mirror image of the women’s, packed with trendy denim from Tru […]
Prague Kolektiv Opens in DUMBOWith an exclusive focus on Czech home design from the twenties through the sixties, Prague Kolektiv could be a way to freshen up your mid-centur […]
Someone’s ComingAt Cloak’s first boutique, the Roger Daltrey–circa–1965 look sells out.
Project 234 Opens on Mulberry StreetThe stock of chic punk clothes at Project 234 (234 Mulberry St., nr. Spring St.; 212-334-6431) changes daily, depending on what owner Kim Phan f […]
Kleinfeld Relocates to ManhattanSince 1941, brides-to-be have made the pilgrimage to Kleinfeld in Bay Ridge for wedding dresses. Now the neighborhood mainstay has relocated to […]
Backpacks UnpackedIt’s an essential part of every kid’s school kit. Which unisex backpacks score style points,
and which will hold every last book?
Mastic Spa Opens on West BroadwayThe hydrating, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal nectar from mastic trees grown in Chios, Greece, infuses the facial washes, lipsticks, and soaps at M […]
Superdeluxe Opens on the Lower East SideThe latest quirky Lower East Side design store is Superdeluxe (187 Chrystie St., nr. Rivington St.; 212-260-8300). The kitschy space has high-qu […]
Safety FirstYour jewelry, your will, your childhood memorabilia—they all deserve a secure location. Which personal safes protect your valuables, and which a […]
Bagging ItThe ideal beach tote merges summery chic with waterproof, sandproof, roomy utility.
Which of this year’s crop comes closest?
James Perse Opens on Bleecker StreetJames Perse is the quintessential West Coast designer, known
for his shirt dresses and soft, layerable tees.
De Beers Comes to AmericaUntil now, De Beers diamonds were accessible only to travelers to London and Tokyo. But on June 23, the company’s first Stateside store (703 Fif […]
Cappellini Opens in SoHoThe Italian powerhouse Cappellini, which exposed designers like Jasper Morrison and Marc Newson, has its first U.S. store.
Housewares, Sliced and DicedNot everyone wants his own beer-making machinery. But true kitchen lovers will find much to covet in design ideas inspired by the range of kitc […]
Berluti Opens on the Upper East SideBerluti has evolved from its humble roots (started 110 years ago by an Italian immigrant) to the preferred bespoke shoemaker for aristocrats, da […]
Johnny Rocco Opens in Boerum HillJohnny Rocco (426 Atlantic Ave., nr. Bond St., Boerum Hill, Brooklyn; 718-596-6974) stocks indie designers you won’t find in Manhattan. Sure, Lo […]
Wick AppealA scented candle is the fail-safe hostess gift with universal appeal—or is it?
We select the fragrances most likely to win you a return invitation.
CoCo & Delilah Opens on St. Marks PlaceFollowing in the footsteps of Girlshop, CoCo & Delilah has turned
a shopping Website into a store—in record time. Coco-nyc.com started just ov […]
Beach PrepSummer rental? Check. Bikini? Check. But have you thought about what you’ll be reclining on this season? Beach chairs tested, from macho leather […]
Missha Opens in MidtownWhat H&M is to fashion, Korean import Missha (516 Fifth Ave., at 43rd St.; 212-596-4012) hopes to be to cosmetics. The global chain’s first U.S. […]
Rum PunchWhite rum is the ultimate summer mixer—and maybe, now that
new premium brands are hitting the market, a sipping drink, too. Which bottle is best?
