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Barneys New York
Top designers are represented at this bastion of New York style. Its
co-op branches carry young designers as well as secondary lines from
heavies like Marc Jacobs and Theory. Every February and August, the
Chelsea ‘co-op’ branch hosts a warehouse sale, with 50 to 80 per
cent reductions.
Barneys New York, 660 Madison Avenue at 61st St
(+1 212 826 8900/ www.barneys.com) Subway: N, R, W to 5th Avenue-59th
St or 4, 5, 6 to 59th St. Open Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun
11am-6pm.
Bergdorf Goodman
Where Barneys aims for a young, trendy crowd, Bergdorf is dedicated to
an elegant, understated clientele that has plenty of disposable income.
Luxury clothes, accessories and even stationery are found here, along
with an over-the-top Beauty Level. The famed men’s store is across the
street (745 5th Avenue).
Bergdorf Goodman, 754 5th Avenue at 57th St (+1
212 753 7300/www.bergdorfgoodman.com) Subway: E, V to 5th Avenue-53rd
St or N, R, W to 5th Avenue-59th St. Open Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-7pm
,Thur 10am-8pm, Sun 12noon-6pm.
Bloomingdale’s
Bloomies is a gigantic, glitzy department store offering everything
from handbags and cosmetics to furniture and designer duds. Brace
yourself for the crowds – this store ranks among the city’s most
popular tourist attractions, right up there with the Empire State
Building. Check out the cool new little-sister branch in SoHo.
1000 3rd Avenue at 59th St (+1 212 705 2000/
www.bloomingdales.com) Subway: N, R, W to Lexington Avenue-59th St or
4, 5, 6 to 59th St. Open Mon-Fri 10am-8.30pm, Sat 10am-7pm, Sun
11am-7pm.
Henri Bendel
Bendel’s lavish quarters resemble an opulent townhouse. Naturally there
are elevators – no one expects you to walk; this is 5th Avenue – but
it’s nicer to saunter up the elegant, winding staircase. Prices are
comparable to other upscale stores, but the merchandise somehow seems
more desirable here – we guess it must be those darling brown-striped
shopping bags.
Henry Bendel, 712 5th Avenue at 56th St (+1 212 247 1100/
www.henribendel.com) Subway: E, V to 5th Avenue-53rd St or N, R, W to 5th Avenue-59th St. Open Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 12noon-7pm.
Jeffrey New York
Jeffrey Kalinsky, a former Barneys shoe buyer, was a Meatpacking
District pioneer with his namesake shop, a branch of the original store
in Atlanta, Georgia. Designer clothing abounds here – Lang, Versace and
Saint Laurent among other brands. But the centrepiece is the shoe
salon, which features Manolo Blahnik, Prada and Robert Clergerie.
Jeffrey New York, 449 W 14th St, between 9th
Avenue and 10thAvenue (+1 212 206 1272) Subway: A, C, E to 14th St or L
to 8th Avenue. Open Mon-Wed, Fri 10am-8pm, Thur 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-7pm,
Sun 12.30-6pm.
Macy’s
Macy’s has everything: designer labels and lower-priced knock-offs, a
pet-supply shop, a restaurant in the cellar and – gulp – a McDonald’s
on the kids’ floor. It also offers a free service allowing
shoppers to order goods over the phone and have them shipped
anywhere. (+1 800 343 0121).
Macy’s, 151 W 34th St, between Broadway and 7th
Avenue (+1 212 695 4400/www.macys.com) Subway: B, D, F, N, Q, R, V, W
to 34th St-Herald Square or 1, 2, 3 to 34th St-Penn Station. Open
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-8pm.
Saks Fifth Avenue
Although Saks maintains a presence in 24 states, this is the original,
established in 1924. The store features all the big names in women’s
fashion plus excellent menswear and children’s sections.
Saks, 611 5th Avenue at 50th St (+1 212 753 4000)
Subway: E, V to 5th Avenue-53rd St. Open Mon-Wed, Fri, Sat 10am-7pm,
Thur 10am-8pm, Sun 12noon-6pm.
