DAFFY’S
Read moreThese 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).
THE FAMILY JEWELS
Read moreOpened 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.
COMME DES GARÇONS
Read moreThis 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.
CALVIN KLEIN
Read moreA 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.
AX ARMANI EXCHANGE
Read moreOf 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.
YOUNG’S HAT STORES
Read moreThe cheapest place to find a serious choice of men's hats. Exposed hats tend to follow the seasons, which is not discussed.
DAE SUNG HEADWEAR INC.
Read moreOne of the first sellers of West Village hats. Chefs are modern and fun: many Kangol, Stetson or Dobbs and New Era brands.
INNOVATION LUGGAGE
Read moreInnovation, 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.
J.J. HAT CENTER INC
Read moreWith 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.
BILLY MARTIN’S
Read moreWild 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).
FABULOUS FANNY'S
Read moreA vintage boutique unlike any other! At Fabulous Fanny's, you can find pairs of glasses from another time, classified by style and size in drawer cabinets. The experience is really fun and you will have every chance to find... a mount on your nose! And as the motto of the store says If you have to wear them... make it fun. Apart from the glasses, we can find in this timeless shop bracelets and earrings, also rather crazy, as well as hats and some clothes.
OUT OF THE CLOSET
Read moreBrooklyn fashionistas swear by thrift stores, those stores where you can find second-hand clothes, resold or donated, often with that little vintage touch that hipsters like. Shopping at Out of the Closet is all about finding a little bit of everything (and sometimes nothing) at low prices. Sometimes, especially on weekends, it's a bit of a mess, so you have to know how to rummage around to find THE find. On the lower floor, there is also a section dedicated to furniture and decoration, including CDs.
THE HOODIE SHOP
Read moreThe paradise of the hoodies. Thick, fine, colourful, unicolor, with or without pocket. The range of price is quite wide and allows everyone to find happiness.
28 SCOTT VINTAGE
Read moreIt's a joyful bric-a-brac that awaits you in this store in the Williamsburg neighborhood, which recycles old collections from prestigious houses like Saint-Laurent, Chanel or Dolce & Gabbana. Brooklyn obliges, one finds there much vintage. The prices are very affordable, rarely exceeding 30 US$! You can also find cheap vinyls and all kinds of objects, handmade or second hand, from all over the world. And if you like antique jewelry and accessories, you will be served!
FLIGHT CLUB
Read moreShoes, shoes and more shoes. This sneaker boutique shines for the originality of the sneakers it sells. You'll find all the major brands - Nike, Adidas, Vans, Reebok, New Balance, Converse - but only the most original pairs. You'll fall for the most retro pair of Air Jordans or the futuristic lines of a pair of Adidas shoes. Flight Club also sells sports team accessories, including baseball caps and NBA jerseys.
FLAMEKEEPERS HAT CLUB
Read moreMarc Williamson, dandy and leather craftsman, awaits you in his sumptuous boutique to help you find the right shoe for your foot, or rather a hat for your head. Definitely one of the most elegant shops in Harlem! If you are lost in this vast choice of hats in all colours and shapes, don't hesitate to ask Marc for advice. He's familiar with hats, you only have to look at him to see that he knows his subject! A lifestyle shopping experience for dads, uncles, brothers and sons, as we say here.
KITH
Read moreKith is a gold mine for sneaker lovers. The store houses sneakers from leading brands with a very special design. Most of them are shoes released in very limited editions and which are almost impossible to find today. Kith also offers clothing, with a chic sportswear style, especially for men. The store, entirely white and transparent, is impressive. Its sleek design reminds us of a designer's shop. As soon as you walk through the door, you feel important...
J.CREW
Read moreThis is the favorite store of the wealthy Upper West Side residents, especially those who are on the downward slope from their twenties to the late thirties! The shop offers chic, fairly conventional clothes of remarkable fabric quality. Americans call it the preppy style. The prices are rather attractive and, for small budgets, the dirty section is interesting, although limited. Mothers who wish to dress their children in an elegant way will find their happiness in the children's wing.
BUFFALO EXCHANGE
Read moreOne of the reference thrift stores in Williamsburg (and in all of New York, since the city has six of them) among many others, but which has the advantage of not accepting all clothes. So you won't spend an hour before finding that rare gem. The variety is undoubtedly the strong point of Buffalo Exchange, since you can find vintage clothes, more recent styles and hipster clothes (of course, since we are in Williamsburg). In addition to clothes, shoes are also available in large numbers.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS
Read moreThe kingdom of the shirt! If in France, the red plaid shirt is often associated with the lumberjack, it is on the other hand very trendy in New York. In winter, American Eagle Outfitters is the place to find the best flannel. You don't have to be in Alaska to wear them because of the weather in New York in January and February! In recent years, the brand has expanded its collection to offer more trendy clothes, in a more bohemian style but still comfortable.
L’APPARTEMENT SÉZANE
Read moreThe famous French ready-to-wear brand has a branch in New York. A little piece of France where you can buy chic and quality clothes. The prices are a little higher than in France, but the visit is worth it just for the places, fitted out like a real Parisian apartment.
LA BOUTIQUE RESALE
Read moreThe Upper East Side is not only home to luxury boutiques! This place will allow you to find fabulous second-hand clothes, most of them upscale, at unbeatable prices.
BRASS OWL
Read moreIf you've ever heard the phrase "Queens is the new Brooklyn", it will make sense when you discover this small but very hip boutique in the lively Astoria neighborhood. It offers both trendy and retro clothes as well as a wide variety of objects (candles, tote bags, keychains, t-shirts, accessories...), often feminist, featuring New York, of course, but especially Queens and Astoria. Not bad if you stay in the neighborhood and want to bring back a souvenir of this too often forgotten borough !
Vintage by Round Two
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Housing Works Thrift Shop
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EDITH MACHINIST
Read moreIn the heart of the Lower East Side, this is a boutique for fashionistas who like their pieces with a vintage twist. Beautiful designer pieces sit alongside more affordable clothing and accessories. Regardless of price, the pieces have been carefully selected by Edith herself and are beautifully staged. For a personalized experience, you can make an appointment on the site for a private shopping hour. You will feel pampered and will be perfectly accompanied to find THE piece that suits you.