New York’s Top 10 : New York Stores

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  1. Macy’s

    What can you say about the world’s largest store? Food to futons, the selection is vast. And Macy’s
    is a major part of the New York scene, from the spring flower show to
    Tap-O-Mania, when thousands of tap dancers converge on Herald Square
    .

  2. Bloomingdale’s

    After
    Macy’s, this is New York’s best-known department store, renowned for
    high fashion for men and women. The main floor with cosmetics, jewelry,
    and accessories is a mob scene, but don’t be discouraged; upper floors
    are more manageable.

    • 1000 Lexington Ave at 59th St

  3. 5th Avenue Department Stores

    Bergdorf
    Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Lord and Taylor have a full range of
    well-known brand clothing for men, women, and children, as well as an
    upscale selection of home accessories. All have ultra-stylish seasonal
    window displays.

    Bergdorf Goodman

    • 754 5th Ave (at 57th St)

    Saks Fifth Avenue

    • 611 5th Ave (at 50th St)

    Lord and Taylor

    • 424 5th Ave (at 38th St)

  4. Barney’s New York

    If
    you have the wherewithal, here’s the place to find the latest designer
    labels to please a well-heeled, young and trendy clientele. Their
    semi-annual clearance sales are legendary and draw hordes of shoppers
    after chic on the cheap.

    • 660 Madison Ave at 61st St

  5. Henri Bendel

    Set
    up like a series of boutiques, Bendel’s displays innovative, fun
    women’s fashions for glamorous shoppers. The sales staff are
    particularly friendly. The signature brown and white shopping bag is
    such a status symbol that the pattern is used for accessories.

    • 712 5th Ave at 55th St

  6. Takashimaya

    In a sleek, five-story Postmodern building, this outpost of the Japanese department store sells clothing, art, linens, objets d’art,
    and furniture. All have Eastern influence, are expensive, and are
    chosen for their excellent design. Visit the serene Tea Box for bento
    box lunches and beautiful desserts.

    • 693 5th Ave, between 54th & 55th Sts

  7. H&M

    Hennes
    & Mauritz, a Swedish retailer, was a smash success when the 5th
    Avenue store opened in New York in 2000. Their secret? Kicky, young
    designs for men, women, and children at rock bottom prices, creating a
    look that belies the price tag.

    • 640 5th Ave at 51st St; 34th St and Herald Square; 558 Broadway

  8. Madison Avenue Designers

    The
    epicenter of designer boutiques in New York used to be 57th Street
    between 5th and Madison avenues, where shops such as Burberry are still
    found. But as stores like Nike and Levi’s have invaded this territory,
    the designers, Giorgio Armani to Yves Saint Laurent, have moved to
    Madison Avenue, where the exclusive shops and boutiques now run from
    59th almost to 79th Street.

    Giorgio Armani

    • 760 Madison Ave

    Yves Saint Laurent

    • 855– 859 Madison Ave

  9. SoHo Boutiques

    The
    20–30-something crowd does its shopping in trendy SoHo boutiques such
    as Anna Sui, A.P.C., Miu Miu, and Cynthia Rowley. Shops are between
    Thompson Street and Broadway, between Prince and Greene streets, though
    any block in this area may yield a special find. This is also prime
    hunting ground for home furnishings at stores such as Portico and Armani
    Casa.

    Anna Sui

    • 113 Greene St

    A.P.C.

    • 131 Mercer St

    Miu Miu

    • 100 Prince St

    Cynthia Rowley

    • 376 Bleecker St

    Portico

    • 139 Spring St

    Armani Casa

    • 97 Greene St

  10. 6th Avenue Superstores

    Around
    18th Street, the cast-iron buildings that comprised the late-1800s
    “Fashion Row” are another shopping mecca. Current occupants include
    superstores like Bed, Bath, and Beyond for homewares, Old Navy for
    casual clothing, and bargain fashion outlets such as T.J. Maxx and
    Filene’s Basement.

    • Bed, Bath & Beyond, T.J. Maxx and Filene’s Basement all at 

      620 6th Ave

    Old Navy

    • 610 6th Ave