Best new indie shops: Best cold-weather outfitters
Coats and undergarments from these stores make winter bearable.
Mon Apr 11 2011
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New Yorkers' favorite indie shops
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25 best new indie shops
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Comfiest boyfriend chair
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Best hybrid shop
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Best custom clothing
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Best for home goods
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Best for niche athletics
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Best for makeup
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Best for bath and body products
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Best collective
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Best cold-weather outfitters
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Places to make crafts
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Best for locally produced goods
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Best use of a small space
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Dazzling displays
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Best eclectic assortment
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Best for discount designer clothes
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Best affordable vintage
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Cheap and chic
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Best for denim
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Best local jewelrymakers
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Best fashion-forward boutiques
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Best ode to Americana
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Best for channeling California style
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Best streetwear
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Best preppy attire
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Best for his-and-hers shopping
Best new indie shops 2011
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Icebreaker TouchLab
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Icebreaker TouchLab
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Icebreaker TouchLab Tech T Lite long-sleeved shirt, $70, at Icebreaker TouchLab
Icebreaker TouchLab Tech T Lite long-sleeved shirt, $70, at Icebreaker TouchLab
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Mackage
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Mackage
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Mackage Jamie wool coat, $695, at Mackage
Mackage Jamie wool coat, $695, at Mackage
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Mackage Kenji bomber jacket, $790, at Mackage
Mackage Kenji bomber jacket, $790, at Mackage
Winner: Icebreaker TouchLab
This New Zealand chain might leave you longing for another round of frost. Each activewear item stocked here is woven from pure merino wool to give it silklike softness and all-temperature breathability. Bright, basic layering pieces include the Nature tank for women ($50) and the SS Anatomica Crewe T-shirt for men ($60). You'll also find sport-specific styles: A new line of bike apparel introduces the SS Circuit full-zip men's jersey ($140), which features back pockets and an antislip strip at the hem, and the brand's signature pair of bike shorts (candence short $160, circuit bib $200), a collaboration with cycling company Cytek. 102 Wooster St between Prince and Spring Sts (646-861-2523, icebreaker.com). Mention "Merino" at checkout to receive 15 percent off through May 1.
Runner-up: Mackage
This Canadian import refuses to compromise street-style vanity for cold-weather practicality. It's deservedly famous for its figure-flattering outerwear, which incorporates smart details that help you look polished and pulled together—not like you walked out the door wearing a sleeping bag. The Liz puffy coat ($685) boasts a luxe rabbit-fur lined hood, while the dainty bow detailing on the Jamie wool coat ($695) embodies Mackage's dresslike tailoring. Leather jackets feature prominently in the company's first spring ready-to-wear collection, from the studded-shoulder Oceana jacket for women ($750) to the zip-neck, patch-pocketed Kenji bomber jacket for men ($790). 123 Mercer St between Prince and Spring Sts (212-925-1455, mackage.com)
