Best gift shops: Harlem

By Time Out editors Fri Nov 9 2012

100 best gift shops

Target

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Swing Concept Shop
Don't let the racks of pricey Rick Owens and Ann Demeulemeester threads fool you: Swing doesn't cater just to those with large bank accounts. Prepare to drop anywhere from $6 for a statue of Hindu deity Ganesh to $2,000 for antique furniture imported from London; you can hit mid-range price points, too, with Sphatika bath and body products, and ready-to-wear clothing and home decor from all corners of the world. This inviting boutique is designed to feel like the fictional home of owner and world traveler Helena Greene—which will become even more apparent when you sit down in the communal area to enjoy a complimentary cup of French tea. 1960 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (Seventh Ave) at 118th St (212-222-5802, swing-nyc.com). Mon--Sat 11am--7pm, Sun 10am--6pm.

Target
Getting your cheap one-stop-shopping fix is going to be even easier at Manhattan's first Target store, located within Harlem's East River Plaza mall. To celebrate its grand opening, the megastore collaborated with a dream team of Harlem designers, tapping Isabel and Ruben Toledo to design swimsuits and towels ($18--$35), Stephen Burrows to create women's clothing inspired by Harlem street style ($20--$35), and chef Marcus Samuelsson (owner of Red Rooster) for a line of kitchen wares and aprons ($4--$20). In addition to the usual big-box sections (fresh groceries, household products, electronics), you'll find home decor specifically made for apartment living, like Itso storage cubes ($11) and fabric bins ($9). 517 E 117th St at FDR Dr (212-835-0860, target.com). Mon--Sat 8am--10pm, Sun 8am--9pm.

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Swing Concept

Swing Concept Shop

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Don’t let the racks of pricey Rick Owens and Ann Demeulemeester threads fool you: Swing doesn’t cater just to those with large bank accounts. Prepare to drop anywhere from $6 for a statue of Hindu deity Ganesh to $2,000 for antique furniture imported from London; you can hit mid-range price points, too, with Sphatika bath and body products, and ready-to-wear clothing and home decor from all corners of the world. This inviting boutique is designed to feel like the fictional home of owner and world traveler Helena Greene—which will become even more apparent when you sit down in the communal area to enjoy a complimentary cup of French tea.

  1. 1960 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd (Seventh Ave) , (at 118th St)
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Method Orla Kiely limited-edition foaming hand wash, all-purpose cleaner and gel hand wash, $4 each, at Target, locations throughout the city; visit target.com

Target

  • Price band: 1/4

Getting your cheap is even easier at Manhattan's first Target store, located within Harlem’s East River Plaza mall.In addition to the usual big-box sections (fresh groceries, household products, electronics), you’ll find home decor specifically made for apartment living, like Itso storage cubes ($11) and fabric bins ($9).

  1. 139 Flatbush Ave, (at Fourth Ave)
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