Barneys

Barneys

Address: 660 Madison Ave. New York, NY 10065 | Telephone: 212-826-8900 | Website: www.barneys.com

For decades Barneys has played host to the chic and fabulous. With every edgy designer calling this 230,000 square foot mecca home, Barneys is the place to go if you’re looking for a Prada Suit, a pair of Manolo’s or some fancy fragrances. Other designers include Helmut Lang, Marc Jacobs, Juicy, Prada, Christian Louboutin and Derek Lam.

Bergdorf Goodman

Bergdorf Goodman

Address: 754 Fifth Ave. at 58th St New York, NY | Telephone: (212) 753-7300 | Website: www.bergdorfgoodman.com

Bergdorf Goodman is located along Fifth Avenue, just south of Central Park. This luxury department store features all the classic designers as well as the new and independent. Start on the fifth floor where you can find Michael Kors, Theory and Diane von Frustenberg dresses, and work your way down to the first floor where you can pick up a few gems and jewels. Don’t forget to check out the window displays as they are sophisticated and stylized and often feature couture elements mixed with antique and modern designs.

Bloomingdale's

Bloomingdale’s

Address: 1000 Third Ave. New York, NY | Telephone: 212-705-2000 | Website: www.bloomingdales.com

Plow through “B-Way,” the aptly named, crowded main-floor arcade that feels like Times Square on Saturday, and hit the second floor for trendy, well-priced American brands. Bloomies also carries all the requisite big-name designer labels and houses an extensive selection of lingerie. The SoHo location, opened in spring ’04, caters to a younger, hipper crowd.

Century 21

Century 21

Address: 22 Cortlandt St # A New York, NY 10007 | Telephone: (212) 227-9092 | Website: www.c21stores.com

The Number 1 Discount Store in New York! Established over 40 years ago, Century 21 Department Stores has become a global icon known for top quality designer fashion at extensive discount prices. Both American and International shoppers recognize Century 21 as the destination for apparel, footwear, handbags, accessories and home fashions. The excitement and thrill of the find is not just the luxurious labels but the value of receiving 40-70% off everyday makes “fashion worth fighting for.”

FAO Schwartz

FAO Schwarz

Address: 767 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10153 | Telephone: 212.644.9400 | Website: www.fao.com

Frederick August Otto Schwarz, namesake of the world-famous retailer FAO Schwarz and his three brothers from Westphalia, Germany founded FAO Schwarz more than 145 years ago. Today, FAO Schwarz has evolved from a simple toy store into a must-see world-famous experience. With a mission to be a source of wonder and a trusted resource for each new generation, FAO is a relentless supporter of quality and innovation in the life of every child.

H&M

H&M

Address: 505 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10017 | Telephone: (212) 661-7012 | Website: www.hm.com

H&M offers a broad and varied range that allows customers to find their own personal style. The collections are created with H&M’s broad clientele in mind and the aim is to satisfy many different tastes and requirements.

H&M is aimed at everyone with an interest in fashion. Customers should always be able to find clothes and accessories at H&M for every occasion. The collections are extensive and new items come into the stores every day.

There are several different concepts for women, men, teenagers and children. The range includes everything from modern basics to high fashion reflecting the very latest international trends. The collections are supplemented by matching accessories, nightwear, underwear and cosmetics.

Henri Bendel

Henri Bendel

Address: 712 Fifth Ave. New York, NY | Telephone: 212-247-1100 | HOURS Mon-Sat: 10-8 Sun: 12-7

One of Manhattan’s chicest shopping environments, Henri Bendel is a girls’ playground, where Bendel girls go to find the new and the next in accessories, cosmetics, gifts and fashion. Since 1895 signature brown and white striped Henri Bendel shopping bags have been spotted swinging from the arms fo stylish young women from around the world. A New York icon, as familiar as the flatiron building or the Plaza Hotel, Bendel’s luxury heritage and eye for the new, has made shopping at Bendel’s a rite of passage for elite young women for more than 100 years.

Ilori

Ilori

Address: 138 Spring Street New York, NY 10012 | Telephone: (212) 226-8276 | Website: www.iloristyle.com

Discover a world of incomparable treasures at every ILORI boutique. Step inside and be transported to an enticing gallery where you can revel in our distinctive collection of sunglasses. Every space in the boutique is designed to engage you with sights, sounds, colors and shapes to delight your senses.

Begin your journey at our Voice of ILORI wall to reveal frames specially chosen to set you apart from the crowd. Explore the recessed rear showcase of our most exclusive designer sunglasses. Or venture into a VIP consultation room and bask in ILORI’s unique personal service.  “Come discover your treasure. Experience an ILORI boutique near you.”

Macy's Herald Square

Macy’s Herald Square

Address: 151 W. 34th Street New York, NY 10001 | Telephone: (212) 695-4400 | Website: www.macysinc.com

Macy’s, celebrating its 150th birthday in 2008, is an iconic American retailing brand with more than 810 stores operating coast to coast and online at macys.com. By reflecting and enabling our customers’ lifestyles… by providing fashion and delivering affordable luxury… by putting the customer first, Macy’s is distinguishing itself as something truly special on the national retail landscape.

Started by Nantucket-born R.H. Macy as a fancy dry goods store on 14th Street and Sixth Avenue, Macy’s is the American dream realized. Today, Macy’s flagship Herald Square location serves as a landmark in American history.

Madison Avenue

Madison Avenue

Address: Madison Ave, 57th to 72nd St. New York, NY

Madison Avenue is the Rodeo Drive of the East Coast. These fifteen blocks boast some of the most esteemed fashion houses such as, Prada, Hermes, and Chanel. Start at one end and work your way down as you appreciate the finest is luxury apparel. High-end department stores such as Bergdorf’s, Bendel’s, and Saks also call Madison Ave home.

Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks Fifth Avenue

Address: 611 5th Avenue New York, NY 10022 | Telephone: (212) 753-4000 | Website: www.saksfifthavenue.com

Saks Fifth Avenue was the brainchild of Horace Saks and Bernard Gimbel, who operated independent retail stores on New York’s 34th Street at Herald Square in the early 1900s. Their dream was to construct a unique specialty store that would become synonymous with fashionable, gracious living.

The combined financial input of these great merchant families led to the purchase of a site between 49th and 50th Streets on upper Fifth Avenue, then jointly occupied by the Democratic Club and the Buckingham Hotel. With the opening of its founders’ “dream store” on September 15, 1924, Saks Fifth Avenue became the first large retail operation to locate in what was then primarily a residential district. By offering the finest quality men’s and women’s fashions, as well as an extraordinary program of customer services, Saks Fifth Avenue has become the byword for taste and elegance.

SoHo

SoHo

Address: W. Houston St. to Canal St. New York, NY

SoHo or South of Houston Street is an eclectic neighborhood in lower Manhattan which is now a haven for the young, and artsy. The cobblestone streets and loft like spaces make SoHo a charming shopping destination. With designer stores and independent boutiques this New York neighborhood can temp any pocket book and anyone’s purchasing needs. Kate Spade, Dean & DeLuca, John Varvatos, Tse and Sao are just some of the shops you can browse.

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