The best fashion and gift stores The United States Of America

Classic, but with a slightly more original cut than that of Calvin Klein. She was very fashionable in the 1980 s, caved in the 1990 s to Mister Klein before returning to the front of the scene today. A visionary designer, one of the first to have inspired the street (and to have made fashion down the street).

A line of classic clothing for women who make careers. The tailors all have a twist that makes them a bit feminine and sometimes almost sexy.

Just opposite Bloomingdale's, this Zara is huge, but it is expensive compared to France.

Other shops all over the city. A refined and airy boutique offering quality clothing and structured cutting. Style rather young and nevertheless elegant. Sellers are good advice. Baby radius, jewelry radius, shoe radius. Not given, but good value for money. The shop makes adjustments in record time.

Affordable, the brand is very sexy. We need to know that she dressed American series girls like Ally McBeal, Beverly Hills, Melrose Place…

Unlike most thrift stores, Designer Revival only offers clothing from leading fashion designers, in perfect condition (often worn only once) and systematically cleaned. The prices indicated are accompanied by a coloured tablet symbolising the code of the discount granted to the cash register (from 20% to 70% on already low prices). There are also bags and jewellery. This shop offers one of the best choices. Just next door, at number 322, a men's shop, on the same principle.

In this space, many items of great fashion designers including dresses, bags and Chanel shoes. Everything is branded. As for accessories, you can find Prada sunglasses, Hermès squares or Guccis belts and Stella McCartney handbags. And the choice of shoes is also wide: Manolo Blahnik (to think of himself as Carrie Bradshaw... without paying a high price) and Jimmy Choo are on the shelves of Michael's Consignment.

This huge store is a bargain store, organized by brand or type of clothing, and the choice is quite large, from Ralph Lauren to Quicksilver without forgetting many Levi's displays. Everything is sold at reduced prices. More than just clothes, you can find jewellery, lingerie, perfumes, gifts, objects for the house and especially for the kitchen, toys and luggage. These stores receive new arrivals every day, so there is no follow-up on the items offered. Patience and determination are therefore necessary to make good deals.

These schedules of Daffy's Dan (the parent house is located in New Jersey) declare themselves «the store of good Business for Millionaires». Discount from 35% to 75% on brand articles for men, women and children. It's a bit nerdy, but there's what's going to be dressed on foot for years to come. You have to take your time and search, because the shop recovers the unsold from large stores like Bloomingdale's, so you will surely find a good deal. Eight stores open Monday to Sunday in New York. Here is our selection.

In Manhattan: East Side. 125 East 57 th Street, Tel. (212) 376 4477 - M ° 59 th Street-Lexington Avenue (4, 5, 6) or 59 th Street and 5 th Avenue (N, R, W) ・ Grand Central. 335 Madison Avenue and 44 th Street, Tel. (212) 557 4422 - M ° Grand Central -42 nd Street (S, 4, 5, 6, 7) or 6 th Avenue and 42 nd Street-Bryant Park (B, D, F, V) ・ SoHo: 462 Broadway, Tel. (212) 334 7444 - M ° Canal Street and Braodway (J, M, Q, W, 2, 6) or Prince Street and Broadway (N, R, Z) or Spring Street and Lafayette (6)

In Brooklyn: Atlantic Terminal. 139 Flatbush Avenue, Tel (718) 789 4477 - M ° Atlantic Avenue-Flatush Avenue (B, D, M, N, Q, R, 2, 3, 4, 5).

Sophisticated boutique «chic sport», for men exclusively. Wide variety of colours, very beautiful materials (soies), original and seyantes cuts, and seductive articles as ties or sleeves woven jackets.

Opened ten years ago by Liliane Petitto who, since then, travels around the world in search of rare parts and other family jewellery, this boutique is a wonderful bric of luxury vintage clothes. Many new York fashion designers come here to inspire inspiration among jackets, hats, pants, blouses, skirts, kimonos, evening dresses, ties, sweaters or fabrics, ranging from Victorian period to the 1960 s.

This avant-garde Japanese boutique occupies a fantastic architectural space in the heart of Chelsea, in the middle of a string of art galleries. All the Comme des Garçons boutiques are little jewels spread throughout the world's capitals, and this one is no exception: the space, a mixture of bricks and aluminium, embraces a futuristic style. A pioneer of its kind, this boutique was the first to settle in the Chelsea gallery district. The clothes sold here are both creative and casual.

A charming boutique of clothing, jewelry and accessories. Below silk and small delicate ones that will delight girls.

After being a private vendor, Janet Borden opened a gallery in 1988, specializing in contemporary photography, including McDuff Everton, Robert Levin, Andrew Moore, John Pfahl, Sandy Skoglund…

In the same building as Janet Borden, this gallery exhibits some of the great names in photography: Henri Cartier-Bresson, Helmut Newton, Herb Ritts, Richard Avedon and the French Patrick Demarchelier and Robert Doisneau. The emphasis is on fashion photography, although there are also portraits and landscapes, as well as some nudes. When the gallery opened in 1981, it became one of the first to exhibit the work of fashion photographers, and to consider them as artists in their own right.

Matthew Marks opened his first gallery in 1990 at the age of 27. He left Madison for Chelsea, where he exhibits, in his two "mega gallery" spaces, photographers including David Armstrong, Nancy Shaver, etc., and works by promising artists such as Anni Albers, Robert Beck, Cady Noland, Joan Semmel, Ellsworth Kelly, Brice Marden, Katharina Fritsh… In 2000, paintings from Nayland Blake, de Willem de Kooning, of Andreas Gursky, Roni Horn, Gary Hume, Ugo Rondinone, Sam Taylor-Wood were exposed to it and, in the autumn, it was the turn of Peter Hujar of Darren Almond of Nan. Goldin and De Freund.

Nora Tobbe opened her first gallery in SoHo in 1986. In 1988, she moved to Greene Street, which she left in 1996 to settle in Chelsea (she was one of the first to do so). In this space, young talents such as Kim Gordon, Karen Kilimnik, Elke Krystufek, Thomas Ruff, Collier Schorr, Jane and Louise Wilson are presented. The name of the gallery is a tribute to the famous art dealer and photographer Alfred Stieglitz, who made one of his greatest exhibitions in Anderson Galleries' Room 303.

This is one of the gallery's six Manhattan addresses. Gagosian has worked with Francesco Clemente, painters Philip Taafe and David Salle, and conceptual sculptor Walter de Maria. He is in charge of Yves Klein's estate. The gallery organizes museum-level exhibitions based on private collections: Jackson Pollock's Black Enamel Paintings, Sam Francis' Blue Balls , Andy Warhol's Shadow Paintings , Cy Twombly's Bolsena Paintings and sculptures by Brancusi. Quite a program for NY's most respected gallery.

Founded in 1973, this non-commercial gallery is an arts service organization that provides artists with exhibition opportunities and financial assistance. It represents one of the most respected alternative spaces in the New York art scene. A wide variety of events: painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, mixed media, architecture, performances, videos, films, readings and installations. All exhibitions result in a catalogue or brochure, often containing reviews.

A big classic. It is said to be the new Armani. Sweaters sweaters and poussière, everything falls in an impeccable way. If you like blue, grey, black and beige, and if you don't stand up to the colored colors and moulantes skirts, Calvin Klein is done for you.

For fans of battery, guitar or bass, this is an establishment that must be known absolutely. Not so much for the equipment sold, but for the quality of the courses provided. Imagine a special lesson hour with one of the world's best drummers, playing with the largest international groups! All styles are represented: jazz, rock, salsa, samba, funk, reggae, fusion, metal, etc. Courses are individual or collective. You can also attend an intensive course of 5 days or several weeks, or register as a student after a very selective hearing. In this case, you are asked to contact Drummers Co. (essential to obtain your visa) and accommodation opportunities (about $ 900 per month).

A national chain with branches everywhere. It includes, among others, catch adapters and 110 V -220 V converters.

Located in the Upper West Side (a good opportunity to get there), the small boutique is held by an Asian family of Asian origin, extremely helpful and caring. They are specialized in fax, answering machines, hi-fi, portable radios, video and CD portable players. As they say, with a touching modesty: " Golden is almost legendary for its honest, friendly, mom-and-pop-store service, as well as for the hoped for it which are competitive with the big boys " (Golden sound is almost legendary for his friendly and honest service to daddy-Mom and for her prices that rival the big signs). The fact is that the hardware is high quality (Aiwa, Panasonic, JVC, Sony, Toshiba, Sharp, Shimton), models are state-of-the-art, and downward prices with a reduction from 40% to 60%.

Gibert multiplied by ten. Present at university campuses in New York and surrounding areas, it is the empire of publishing and distributing students'books at reduced prices. A discount on the best sellers from the New York Times list.

Of course, Armani is not American, but this line of the designer Milanese is very American and remains relatively cheap. A big shop in SoHo where all the clothes, or almost, are blue (like Giorgio's eyes). Prices are affordable and the style of the master breaks under jeans and shirts.

Science fiction in all its states. Recent editions and antiques, comic strips…

Marble entrance, chandeliers, wooden panels: for years, Rizzoli, the Italian publishing house, has been exhibiting one of the city's most elegant showcases in this street of New York Peace, to such an extent that it has become a real institution. She is known for her books of art, photography, dance, music and literature (many foreign authors). On the third and fourth floors, there is also a department of paperbacks, Italian-language books and a gallery selling works of art.

Not really a bookstore, but a point of sale that offers all American magazines and specialized magazines, or more than 3 000 available publications, in a space not larger than that of a regular newspaper dealer.

A good selection of guides and maps, but especially gadgets for travellers (alarm clock, bivoltage apparatus, etc.).

Originally, a small boutique known for its rare book stock for children and which, after considerably expanded, partially transported its wonders in a large space. For all the little Alice… and their brothers.

The cheapest place to find a serious choice of men's hats. Exposed hats tend to follow the seasons, which is not discussed.

One of the first sellers of West Village hats. Chefs are modern and fun: many Kangol, Stetson or Dobbs and New Era brands.

Innovation, which proclaims itself the largest baggage seller in America, offers models of all shapes, in all materials and brands (Samsonite, Perry Ellis, Boyt), including leather and canvas bags, countless accessories, and flyers, full of sound advice on how to (well) make its bag.

EMS, or the Sport chain: skiing, mountaineering, walking, kayaking, camping, hiking, trekking… Shoes, backpacks (40 models), underwear, compass, altimeters, binoculars, anoraks, ski fasteners, sweaters, shirts, gloves, mitts, socks, gloves, gloves, socks… And a series of guides and brochures for expeditions, maps, itineraries (trekking, cycling). Professional equipment.

After opening his first gallery in Paris in 1939, Leo Castelli, escaping the Occupation, arrived in New York. He opened galleries in SoHo, from where he moved successively to finally settle on 77th Street. He is undoubtedly the greatest art dealer in SoHo, and it is thanks to him that the art world now knows Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Morris Louis, Cy Twombly, Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist, Claes Oldenburg, Ellsworth Kelly, Donald Judd, Dan Flavin, Richard Serra, Bruce Nauman, etc

The opening of this gallery by Acquavella father took place in the 1950 s, with the Italian primitifs and the period of the Italian Renaissance. In the 1960 s, the gallery presented impressionist. With the arrival of Acquavella son, the gallery looks to the modern (Picasso, Miro, Matisse, etc.) and towards the late 1970 s, that son opens a contemporary American post-war department (De Kooning, Pollock, Rothko…), and essentially Anglo-Saxon, with Francis Bacon, Lucian Freund, David Hockney…

A small, particularly friendly "intellectual stimulation" area, located on horseback between the LES and NoLIta.

With 10,000 hats in stock and customers such as Ronald Reagan, Elton John, the world of Broadway movies and theatres, this hat centre is certainly the most amazing of its kind: dozens of headwear adorns the store's window and walls. The Bogart, Dick Tracy, Sherlock Holmes or Indiana Jones are just a few of dozens of city, country and western hats. Not to mention the big names: Stetson, Panama, Fedora, Borsalino and others, as well as the piétaille of caps, berets and caps.

Wild like the American Southwest, this boutique is a must for lovers of articles for cowboys and cowboys (classic or eccentric, always luxury): leather jacket, fur hats, coats, parkas, ceintures, ceintures, silver jewelry and precious stones. And a very beautiful collection of classic or fancy boots. Liz Taylor and Goldie Hawn came here, but it was in the old premises (Madison and 68 th Street).

Founded in 1991 by two enthusiasts, DMG has become a mecca for fans of trendy, avant-garde jazz. In the vernacular, downtown music refers to the experimental music that emerged in lower Manhattan in the early 1960s, pioneered by Yoko One. It is therefore this style of music, largely underground, that you should expect to find in this shop, in the form of numerous collectors, CDs and vinyls. On certain nights, the place hosts concerts and artistic performances.

This record store, which is systematically mentioned in all the lists of the best record shops in New York, is a reference for soul and funk vinyls: many choices and many rarities on the program. There is also a very good selection of EPs and hip-hop, rock and electro albums. Amateurs risk losing their minds because the place is covered with vinyl from the walls to the ceiling! At the bottom of the store, turntables are available for customers to test the quality of the discs, all second-hand.

On the most active part of Broadway in shoes, at cheap prices, brands, Red Wing, Rockport, Ugg…

This gallery also supports emerging artists in all forms: collage, photo, painting and audiovisual.

A men's and women's shop, which offers a wide choice of more or less dressed shoes, ranging from the trendy sports footwear to the classic pumps. A little expensive though.

This Lower Haight boutique will fill these ladies in search of original and trendy designs. For a fashion look very much 1980 at reasonable prices.

Nice concept store with clothes, home decor and accessories decorated with San Francisco colors. A fresh and spring-like style that makes you want to buy everything, perfect for wedding, birth or birthday gifts. And something rare in this city, we thought of the less moneyed since there is a little for all the purses. Moreover, the store is pleasantly organized, it is a pleasure to stroll through the shelves looking at the different articles. Do not hesitate to make a tour there if you pass in the corner.

Nice boutique of all colors. You will find accessories and accessories for women at reasonable prices. Very warm home and local creators are the lot of this store in the North Beach. A good address.

Original and trendy cuts, fluid and quality fabrics for these beautiful creations produced in the back shop. For beautiful pieces you will not find elsewhere.

New boutique with acidulous colors for women and children. Kristina's collection of Pizzol mixes simple cuts and fabrics on fresh grounds.

A small wooden shop in which a country air is served. All cotton, wool and linen garments for women, men and children come from Japan. Smooth and elegant forms. Large selection of socks.