New York City (Fodor's, 2012) - Fodor's [152]
Clothing
Foley & Corinna.
Images of flowers and butterflies waft along the walls, and the racks divulge both vintage finds, like embroidered leather jackets and Foley’s own line of new clothes. Many looks are lingerie inspired, with flounces and lace. | 114 Stanton St., between Ludlow and Essex Sts., Lower East Side | 10002 | 212/529–2338 | Subway: F to 2nd Ave. or Delancey St.
Jil Sander.
A herringbone coat or a bit of neon trim is about as unruly as this label gets. The designs are unflappable, whether for shirtdresses or boxy jackets, and the colors subdued. | 30 Howard St., at Crosby St., Lower East Side | 10013 | 212/925–2345 | Subway: 6, N, Q, R, W to Canal St.
TG-170.
Named for owner Terry Gillis, this shop showcases up-and-coming as well as established designers. Cotton dresses from Rachel Mara and jumpsuits from San & Sonni are perfectly on trend. Complete your designer look with fierce heels and a huge cocktail ring from Netti. | 77 Ludlow St., between Ludlow and Broome Sts., Lower East Side | 10002 | 212/995–8660 | Subway: F, J, M, Z to Delancey St./Essex St.
Shoes, Handbags, and Leather Goods
Altman Luggage.
Having trouble bringing all your purchases home? Altman sells top-of-the-line luggage from Samsonite, Delsey, and Tumi at discount prices. A wide selection of pens is also for sale. | 135 Orchard St., between Delancey and Rivington Sts., Lower East Side | 10002 | 212/254–7275 | Subway: F, J, M, Z to Delancey St./Essex St.
J. D. Fisk.
Although the shoes are the main attraction, think of J. D. Fisk as a one-stop shop for men. The footwear has a rugged American classic look, although some are punk inspired. There’s also a small selection of clothing, such as denim jackets and vintage-inspired T-shirts. | 159½ Ludlow St., between Rivington and Stanton Sts., Lower East Side | 10002 | 212/475–0565 | Subway: F, J, M, Z to Delancey St./Essex St.
GREENWICH VILLAGE
Antiques and Collectibles
Kaas Glassworks.
From the outside, this shop is cuter than cute, with its old-fashioned sign and ivy-covered brick façade. The specialty here is decoupage that has been turned into quirky coasters and trays. Owner Carol Kaas uses vintage postcards, maps, and botanical prints in her works. | 117 Perry St., between Greenwich and Hudson Sts., Greenwich Village | 10014 | 212/366–0322 | Subway: 1 to Christopher St./Sheridan Sq.
Beauty
Aedes De Venustas.
Arguably the best place to buy fragrance in town, the super-knowledgeable staff here will help shoppers find the perfect scent. High-end brands like Anick Goutal and Lubin are stocked here, along with luxurious skin-care products and pricey candles from Diptyque and L’Artisan Parfumeur. Their signature gift wrap is as beautiful as what’s inside the box. | 9 Christopher St., between 6th and 7th Aves., Greenwich Village | 10014 | 212/206–8674 | Subway: 1 to Christopher St./Sheridan Sq.
C. O. Bigelow.
If you find shopping at Duane Reade and CVS a little boring and impersonal, try this old-fashioned pharmacy. Founded in 1838, it is the oldest apothecary-pharmacy in the United States; Mark Twain used to fill prescriptions here. They still fill prescriptions, but the real reason to come is for the hard-to-find-brands like Klorane shampoo and Elgydium toothpaste. Bigelow also has its own line of products, including green-tea lip balm and quince hand lotion. | 414 6th Ave., St., between W. 9th and W. 10th, Greenwich Village | 10011 | 212/473–7324 | Subway: B, D, F, M to W. 4th St.
Books and Stationery
bookbook.
Published diaries, letters, biographies, and autobiographies fill this neighborly store. There’s also a thoughtful assortment of general nonfiction, fiction, guidebooks, and children’s books. But the real focus here is the carefully selected sale