Fingers Crossed
Shopping
written by maria bobila; Edited by troy segal
Fingers Crossed Canadian retailer Aritzia occupies a 10,000-square-foot, bi-level space in SoHo that’s as stylish as its trendy apparel and accessories. Housed within the sleek, nature-meetspsychedelia décor are various collections of high-quality yet affordable pieces, such as a Talula blouse (top, left) and a Wilfred jacket (bottom, left). The fitting rooms are guarded by a giant hand with crossed fingers rising among a bouquet of white crystals (left), symbolizing good luck for shoppers. But with clothes so desirable, who needs luck anyway? Aritzia, 524 Broadway, at Spring St., 1.212.965.2188.
ALAIN MIKLI—(Men, women) With over 30
years of experience in the eyewear industry, this designer boutique boasts comfortable yet stylish prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, as well as a trained and knowledgeable staff. 575 Madison Ave., btw E. 56th & E. 57th sts., 212.751.6085. Map 1, E6; and one other NYC location.
EYE CANDY—(Men, women) Bags and
glasses from famed designers at this shop known for its vintage accessories. 329 Lafayette St., btw Bleecker & Houston sts., 212.343.4275. Map 1, K7
GIRAUDON NEW YORK—(Men, women)
Handmade leather shoes from Portugal come in all shapes and sizes. 110 Eighth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.620.8108. Map 1, I5
a helpful, multilingual staff on hand. www.shoeparlor.com. 851 Seventh Ave., btw W. 54th & W. 55th sts., 212.842.0574. Map 1, E5 Shoegasm— (Men, women) Trendy foot-
wear from famed labels, such as Toms, Jessica Simpson, Chinese Laundry and Sperry. 383 Broadway, btw White & Walker sts., 212.925.3800. Map 1, M6; and two other NYC locations.
Coach— (Women) Famed for its high-
Leah C. Couture Millinery— (Women)
TIP TOP SHOES—(Men, women, children)
Crumpler Bags— (Men, women) A shop
Shoe Parlor— (Men, women, children)
Tom Austin Shoes— (Men) Comfort-
quality materials and classic designs, the company offers handbags, shoes, outerwear, attachés and other fine leather accessories. 595 Madison Ave., at E. 57th St., 212.754.0041; and nine other locations. Map 1, E6 offering functional and durable utility bags, camera bags, laptop cases and backpacks for business or pleasure travelers. 45 Spring St., btw Mott & Mulberry sts., 212.334.9391. Map 1, L7; and one other NYC location.
Leah Chalfen uses classic millinery techniques to make her whimsical feather, felt and straw creations. By appointment only 124 W. 30th St., Ste. 203, btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.947.3505. Map 1, D7
The family-run shop offers more than 50,000 styles of dress and casual shoes and boots, such as UGG Australia, Skechers, Hunter, Timberland, Blundstone, Converse, Dr. Martens and Clarks, at attractive prices with
This shop stocks shoes for every occasion. Represented brands include Converse, Rockport, Kenneth Cole and Birkenstock. 155 W. 72nd St., btw Amsterdam & Columbus aves., 212.787.4960. Map 1, C4
able fine shoes from noted brands, such as Allen Edmonds, Ecco and Clarks of England, plus Evans slippers and Burlington socks. www.tomaustin shoes.com. 20 W. 43rd St., at Sixth Ave., 212.687.1635. Map 1, F6
MAKE WAY In 1887, Bloomingdale’s opened on E. 59th St. and Third Ave.; today, the department store has expanded westward to Lexington Ave.
4 4 W H E R E n ew yo rk o ct o b e r 2011
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Accessories + Footwear
written by maria bobila; Edited by troy segal
Fingers Crossed Canadian retailer Aritzia occupies a 10,000-square-foot, bi-level space in SoHo that’s as stylish as its trendy apparel and accessories. Housed within the sleek, nature-meetspsychedelia décor are various collections of high-quality yet affordable pieces, such as a Talula blouse (top, left) and a Wilfred jacket (bottom, left). The fitting rooms are guarded by a giant hand with crossed fingers rising among a bouquet of white crystals (left), symbolizing good luck for shoppers. But with clothes so desirable, who needs luck anyway? Aritzia, 524 Broadway, at Spring St., 1.212.965.2188.
ALAIN MIKLI—(Men, women) With over 30
years of experience in the eyewear industry, this designer boutique boasts comfortable yet stylish prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses, as well as a trained and knowledgeable staff. 575 Madison Ave., btw E. 56th & E. 57th sts., 212.751.6085. Map 1, E6; and one other NYC location.
EYE CANDY—(Men, women) Bags and
glasses from famed designers at this shop known for its vintage accessories. 329 Lafayette St., btw Bleecker & Houston sts., 212.343.4275. Map 1, K7
GIRAUDON NEW YORK—(Men, women)
Handmade leather shoes from Portugal come in all shapes and sizes. 110 Eighth Ave., btw W. 15th & W. 16th sts., 212.620.8108. Map 1, I5
a helpful, multilingual staff on hand. www.shoeparlor.com. 851 Seventh Ave., btw W. 54th & W. 55th sts., 212.842.0574. Map 1, E5 Shoegasm— (Men, women) Trendy foot-
wear from famed labels, such as Toms, Jessica Simpson, Chinese Laundry and Sperry. 383 Broadway, btw White & Walker sts., 212.925.3800. Map 1, M6; and two other NYC locations.
Coach— (Women) Famed for its high-
Leah C. Couture Millinery— (Women)
TIP TOP SHOES—(Men, women, children)
Crumpler Bags— (Men, women) A shop
Shoe Parlor— (Men, women, children)
Tom Austin Shoes— (Men) Comfort-
quality materials and classic designs, the company offers handbags, shoes, outerwear, attachés and other fine leather accessories. 595 Madison Ave., at E. 57th St., 212.754.0041; and nine other locations. Map 1, E6 offering functional and durable utility bags, camera bags, laptop cases and backpacks for business or pleasure travelers. 45 Spring St., btw Mott & Mulberry sts., 212.334.9391. Map 1, L7; and one other NYC location.
Leah Chalfen uses classic millinery techniques to make her whimsical feather, felt and straw creations. By appointment only 124 W. 30th St., Ste. 203, btw Sixth & Seventh aves., 212.947.3505. Map 1, D7
The family-run shop offers more than 50,000 styles of dress and casual shoes and boots, such as UGG Australia, Skechers, Hunter, Timberland, Blundstone, Converse, Dr. Martens and Clarks, at attractive prices with
This shop stocks shoes for every occasion. Represented brands include Converse, Rockport, Kenneth Cole and Birkenstock. 155 W. 72nd St., btw Amsterdam & Columbus aves., 212.787.4960. Map 1, C4
able fine shoes from noted brands, such as Allen Edmonds, Ecco and Clarks of England, plus Evans slippers and Burlington socks. www.tomaustin shoes.com. 20 W. 43rd St., at Sixth Ave., 212.687.1635. Map 1, F6
MAKE WAY In 1887, Bloomingdale’s opened on E. 59th St. and Third Ave.; today, the department store has expanded westward to Lexington Ave.
4 4 W H E R E n ew yo rk o ct o b e r 2011
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Accessories + Footwear
