Adidas Sports Performance Store Opens in SoHoThe 29,500-square-foot Adidas Sport Performance Store stocks shoes and accessories for soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, running, and footba […]
File SearchNail files tested, from industrial-grade diamonds to emery boards.
Schoolhouse Electric Co. Opens on Vestry StreetLight fixtures cast from molds used in early-twentieth-century schools and libraries sound drab, but the stock at Schoolhouse Electric Co. is su […]
Reiss Opens on West BroadwayBritain’s answer to Banana Republic, Reiss, brings even more chic basics to New York (387
W. Broadway, nr. Spring St.; 212-925-5707). Shrunken […]
Straight FlushToilets tested, from a throne (literally) fit for a king to humble porcelain models.
Operations Opens in SoHoThe clothes hang from meat hooks and the fitting rooms are industrial-size freezers, but the details on the clothes are the real draw at Operations.
Journey Opens in DumboJourney stocks an eclectic mix of home furnishings and fashion accessories that makes it a more affordable version of ABC Carpet & Home.
Fashion/Plate NYC Opens on Elizabeth St.At night, the multifunctional space serves
up Latin and Asian cuisine; by day, it sells tightly tailored women’s clothes, original Warhols, an […]
The High LineSpring is just around the corner—really. A survey of the season’s wedges.
Clean SweepLaundry detergent comes in modern, retro, and pop packaging.
Which bottle is best?
Cornelia Boutique Opens in MidtownAiming to take advantage of post-massage bliss, the Cornelia Boutique, carries exclusive and custom-created home design and accessories.
Brella Bar Opens on Elizabeth St.Umbrellas are the latest niche market: Brella Bar (248 Elizabeth St., nr. Prince St.; 212-625-3133), which opens February 2,
is devoted to the […]
On Your MarkFrom heirloom-grade to disposable, pens that get it write.
Rain CheckFrom Louis Vuitton to the local street-corner brand, umbrellas tested.
Claudine Opens in West VillageWhile Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren colonize Bleecker north of Seventh, smaller stores like recently opened Claudine maintain the West Village’s […]
Salve MeCold weather and suffocating heaters equal constantly chapped lips.
Which balm is best?
Trash ArtThere’s one problem with these bright “day-dreamer” wastebaskets from the Container Store: Can you even bring yourself to defile them with bioha […]
Posy Floral Design on the Upper East SideMove over, Belle Fleur and Lotus NYC. There’s a new spot for tastefully simple flower arrangements: Posy Floral Design. Co-owner and designer Pa […]
Brew FinderTeapots aren’t just porcelain anymore—they’re platinum, steel, and glass, too.
Which one pours a proper cuppa?
Trappers TrackedFrom luxurious coyote trim to humble canvas, winter hats rated for warmth and style.
Christian Louboutin in the Meatpacking DistrictApparently the meatpacking district’s retail space isn’t quite exhausted—Christian Louboutin’s sexy red soles join the crowd on December 13 (59 […]
Jennifer Miller on Lexingon Ave.Jennifer Miller Opens on Lexington Ave. De Grisogno Geneva Heads Uptown. Lori McLean Opens in Greenwich Village.
Tanagro Heads to the Upper East SideJoining the Upper East Side’s high-end jewelry pack on December 2 is Tanagro (450 Park Ave., at 57th St.; 877-826-2476), a supplier to the stars […]
Washing UpWhich fragrant cleansers are all they’re soaped up to be? A shampoo review.
Map No 6: Austin Street Run-D.M.C. had Christmas in Hollis, but Forest Hills is packed with chains,
boutiques, and hard-to-find items that make the F-train tri […]
Clear ChoicesFrom Baroque goblets to elegant Bauhaus, which red wineglass shows off your
vintage’s color—and taste—the best?
Henri Bendel Lingerie DepartmentFor a couple of years, a tiny Agent Provocateur boutique was the only lingerie option inside Henri Bendel (712 Fifth Ave., at 56th St.; 212-904- […]
Cold WarNeed extra space for holiday food—or just the futon that’s invading your studio kitchen?
Fridges compared for form and function.
Fete Opens on Park Ave.Fete Opens on Park Ave. Oscar de la Renta opens first freestanding American store. Other openings include Carlos Miele, Scharffen Berger and Mat […]
Source MaterialThese days, bottled water comes in all shapes, sizes, and prices—and from as far afield as
Norway, Fiji, and Wales. Which is the purest of them all?
Ashley Tyler Comes to SohoAvant-gardists looking for wearable clothes love Ashley Tyler’s slinky jersey dresses, super-skinny pants, and printed denim skirts ($150 to $1, […]
Boot CampWhether psychedelic or equestrian, Wellies are the best excuse
to get out in fall’s showers. Which pair will keep you dry—and stylish—while yo […]
Great Jones Spa Expands DowntownDowntown gets another dose of over-the-top luxury when Great Jones Spa opens on October 20 (29 Great Jones Street; 212-505-3185). Constructed ac […]
Weekender UpdateWherever you’re going this Friday, you need the perfect bag. Which one can handle
Paris and Killington?
Parka CentralAvant-garde or post-slope: Which quilted jackets for women
are more than mere puff?
Vanessa Noel’s New BoutiqueEver since Vanessa Noel closed her Madison Avenue boutique in the mid-nineties to focus on wholesale, shoe mavens have flocked to Bergdorf Goodm […]
Fur KeepsFrom messengers to top handles, sumptuously
soft fur is all over this fall’s bags.
Constant CashmereThose who value longevity never forget high-quality cashmere.
Pearl JamFall brooches riff on your grandmother’s favorite accessory.
