Ash (CLOSED)

After being photographed on the likes of Madonna and Hilary Duff, this Italian footwear brand lands stateside with its first U.S. flagship in Soho. You could previously only buy the kicks at department stores like Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdale’s, but now you can score the edgy, on-trend shoes in the high-ceilinged space. Women’s styles run the gamut from multistrap stilettos ($215) for evening affairs and perforated wedge booties ($225), which will spice up your office attire, to flat beaded sandals ($200) for boardwalk strolls. The men’s offerings are limited to sneakers, such as distressed canvas high-tops ($165). There is also a small selection of leather accessories including cross-body suede bags ($275).