The best fashion and gift stores Côte Est Etats-Unis

A nice shop of handicrafts, made only by women. You will be able to stop there to bring back some typical souvenirs from Provincetown: rainbow-coloured magnets, t-shirts with feminist slogans, etc. We love bracelets, earrings and necklaces made of silver and stones. The place is also known as one of the oldest bookstores in P-town, and one of the few feminist bookstores in the United States. About a thousand books are sold there, all written by women.

In 2014, Boston will have a shopping mall for serial shoppers. Some forty factory outlets offering differentiated products all year round are housed in this large complex called The Row by the locals. During sales periods, such as Black Friday, Christmas or Easter, prices can be as much as 70% lower on items that are already inexpensive. You will find, among others, the brands Nike, Banana Republic, Aveda, Converse, J Crew, Loft, Reebok, Puma or even Le Creuset... It is also possible to eat on site.

Dare Nantucket Reds! Nantucket's famous pants are the pride of the city, and this shop is the only one to sell them. Some will say that they are pink, not red, but they certainly give a preppy style that is very appreciated on the island. If the pants are too flashy for your taste, you can always be tempted by hats, sweaters, t-shirts or, at worst, socks in the same kind, which are also great gifts. Do your shopping here and you'll be mistaken for a Nantucket resident!

There's no better place than Salem to stock up on esoteric items and mysterious potions! Crown Haven Corner is the oldest witchcraft shop in Salem. It sells candles, spell books (white magic), herbs, crystal balls and other essential oils. If you are Cartesian, don't make fun; in Salem 5-10% of the population still practice witchcraft and paganism rites. If you are looking for original souvenirs and gifts, this is the place to stop.

Americans, especially in large cities, are avid runners. So it's not surprising that there are shops dedicated solely to this sport! Marathon Sports is the reference store for running in Boston and throughout New England. In addition to selling sneakers and every possible accessory imaginable, this store is involved in sports life and can advise you on the best places to run. The place was severely hit during the attacks of 2013.

Here's a store that lives up to its name! Vintage Taste is a luxury thrift store, selling luxury clothing, bags, shoes, watches and jewellery at unbeatable prices. It's called a consignment store: everything in the store is second-hand. Rest assured, the clothes and accessories on sale are in excellent condition. The only major difference with new products is the prices! The brands on display, mostly French and Italian, are classics: Dior, Burberry, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, etc.

The famous black dog is affixed to all products sold here. Between the t-shirts, hoodies, mugs or cards, you can get the whole range of Martha's Vineyard's famous brand. Plus, the look is adapted to the island, i.e. preppy chic. If you are looking for a place to shop for gifts and souvenirs to take back to France, this is the place to stop!

A pretty and very dynamic bookstore, located in the heart of Nantucket. It presents all year round beautiful photo books and other books related to the island and its history. It is a beloved address for locals, who are lucky to have a quality bookstore on the island. Apart from books, you can find all sorts of trinkets: children's toys, stuffed animals, supplies, beautiful maps but also t-shirts, tote bags and jewellery, some of which bear the mention Nantucket. You can stop here to buy souvenirs.

This large and very well known bookstore in the United States (there are all over the country) is a little bit the equivalent of our Fnac. You can find all kinds of books in English, but unfortunately none in French. Novels, history books, cookery books, etc. This is where you'll find the latest fashionable novel or the biography of your favorite American personality. You will also find most newspapers and magazines. Inside, there is a small café with tables where you can sit and read your new purchases.

This is a nice place frequented by Boston intellectuals and students. This independent bookstore is pretty sharp. It offers books and a selection of magazines from all over the world. Sometimes there are discounts on books. There is also a nice café where you can sit down for a bite to eat or drink while admiring the few works on display, created by little-known artists. Ideal for a break on Newbury Street.

It's a bit like Cambridge's Au Vieux Campeur, only smaller. All the major brands are represented here: Osprey, Deuter, Carhartt, North Face, Patagonia... Tents and camping equipment, backpacks, technical clothing, hiking and mountaineering boots, etc. Hilton's Tent City has been a benchmark in its field for over sixty years. This historic store originally specialized in the resale of military equipment. You'll find everything you need to explore the White Mountains, summer and winter alike.

This chain of about 30 shopping centers across the United States has an address in Tilton, a 20-minute drive from Laconia. It is a vast shopping mall where you can find large discount stores, from Ralph Lauren to Levi's to Nike and Coach. Fashion addicts come here to shop and take advantage of the good deals offered all year round. There are often discounts on the website.

Here is a shopping mall that includes factory outlet stores of all brands, such as American Eagle, Nike, Adidas, Levi's, but also a few more upscale brands such as Coach and Michael Kors. Prices are seriously reduced, sometimes by up to 70%, which is particularly interesting when you consider that New Hampshire is one of the few American states where there are no taxes on purchases? It's a really good shopping plan!

A huge mall that can fill you up with American gifts. If you've never seen an American-style mall, now is the time to do it! No small independent shops around here, but you will find on the contrary all the biggest stores: Apple, Forever 21, Foot Locker and the unavoidable Macy's. Don't forget that taxes are non-existent in New Hampshire, so it's time to take advantage of it. The mall is also home to several restaurants, just to encourage visitors to spend the day there!

This "village" of factory outlets is located on the border with New Hampshire. Brands such as Barbour, Loft, Gap, Banana Republic, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Craft & Barrel, Calvin Klein, J. Crew are present. You'll also find stores selling linens, sportswear, home decor, shoes and a few restaurants to take a well-deserved break between two stores. To avoid the crowds, come during the week. Stores offer discounted prices all year round, with additional sales on each calendar holiday.

LL Bean is an American success story. This outdoor clothing and accessories store started with a pair of boots that can be seen on every street corner in the United States today. They can withstand freezing temperatures and allow you to frolic happily, even at minus 30°C! Freeport's store is the largest, where you can find everything from boots to fishing rods, interior design and soft slippers. You can also sign up for fishing or hiking trips in the surrounding area.

Church Street Marketplace is the nerve centre of the city, quite simply. It's a large shopping mall, open until late at night and offering all the major international brands. Outside, the pedestrian streets are where Burlington lives: bars, cafes and shops are lively and noisy. For the city's residents, this is where it all happens, especially on weekends and during the summer months.

Far from the American-style shopping mall, we are here in a small artificial village, certainly, but still with a certain charm. You can stroll with pleasure among the small colourful houses and neat gardens. There are many handicraft shops and local specialities to see. If you want to leave Mystic with small gifts to take back to your loved ones, this is where you will make the most beautiful finds! Every Saturday, during the beautiful season, a farmer's market takes place, with local vendors and artisans.

Filene's Basement is a fashion and apparel store located in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1909 in Massachusetts, this store rises three stories despite its name, which means "basement". It offers clothing from top brands such as Calvin Klein, DKNY and Marc Jacobs, with discounts of up to 70%. In addition to clothing, the store also sells shoes, cosmetics, home decor and accessories. Visitors can enjoy a magnificent view of Union Square from the seats in front of the large bay window. To get there, take the subway to 14th St-Union Sq.

This Danish boutique, which now has four addresses in the city, is a big hit with New Yorkers. There are all sorts of trinkets, useful or not, and original decorative objects. For the home, there are cushions, candles of all colours, funny mugs and storage boxes. Danish minimalism is having its little effect!