Best new indie shops: Best fashion-forward boutiques
Stay ahead of trends by shopping at these edgy spots.
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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Photograph: Grant Asken
Convent
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Photograph: Grant Asken
Twentyten Bellevue bleach-splattered tank dress, $190, at Convent
Twentyten Bellevue bleach-splattered tank dress, $190, at Convent
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Photograph: Grant Asken
Collina Strada zebra Alea Trio bag, $100, at Convent
Collina Strada zebra Alea Trio bag, $100, at Convent
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Photograph: Grant Asken
Cheek-ie printed braid necklace, $55, at Convent
Cheek-ie printed braid necklace, $55, at Convent
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Photograph: Grant Asken
Herchcovitch for Mykita sunglasses, $415, at Convent
Herchcovitch for Mykita sunglasses, $415, at Convent
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Blake Scotland
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Blake Scotland
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Blake Scotland
Winner: Convent
Goth fashion isn't all about pentacle necklaces and period clothing—and Convent owner Travis Wayne proves it. For the past year, he's been hawking modern garments for men and women who want to infuse their wardrobe with a hint of the macabre. The mostly dark-hued merch, made of up-and-coming labels—God's Prey oversize cardigans ($275), Twentyten Bellevue bleach-splattered tank dresses ($190), a Marketa leather chain tote bag ($179)—can be accentuated with statement pieces like an Art + Objects oxidized-metal cuff ($79). Zone in on even edgier accessories such as a Triskaidekaphobia shark-jaw charm necklace ($148) and Spitfire clip-on sunglasses ($45). 179 Stanton St between Attorney and Clinton Sts (212-673-0233, conventnyc.com). Mention TONY at checkout to receive $5 off any purchase of $25 or more through May 1.
Runner-up: Blake Scotland
Instead of hitting up a big-box store for the same mass-produced frocks everyone else is sporting, scope out this LES innovator: Formerly known as Ferality, the unpretentious Blake Scotland caters to the downtown set with racks of affordable garb from new and well-known brands. Score Torn by Ronny Kobo long striped tank dresses ($198) and vintage-inspired Warriors of Radness men's tanks ($62). Don't miss the duds from Australia's One Teaspoon; you won't find them anywhere else in the U.S. 62 Clinton St between Rivington and Stanton Sts (212-387-8540, blakescotland.com). Mention TONY at checkout to receive 10 percent off through May 1.
