Shopping tips New York (Manhattan)

The temple of declaw! In this large building facing Ground Zero, you will only find European brands at discount prices: Paul&Joe, Miu Miu, Chloé, etc. Jeans too: Seven for all Mankind, Acne.... And sports equipment and souvenirs "I Love NY" in the basement... The store is often crowded and it is not uncommon for it to be a mess, you really have to take the time to search to find the rare pearl. But given the reductions made, it is worth it. In short, a must if you are in the area!

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.

Opened for more than thirty years, this flea market is one of the oldest in the city, although it has long had a different name (most New Yorkers still call it the GreenFlea Market). It is also one of the only ones to change most of its exhibitors every week. There is absolutely everything and, as is often the case in places like this, you only leave with things you don't need... That's the magic of this market, where you can find handmade jewellery as well as furniture, vintage crockery and candles.