New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out’s most stylish

Discover where some of Time Out’s most stylish like to shop with their favorite New York clothing stores.

By Elizabeth Denton, Rachel LeWinter and Cristina Velocci Tue Feb 5 2013

For our annual sartorial survey of the city's most stylish, we asked our fashionistas where they shop. Check out their recommendations for new york clothing stores, covering designer discounters, shoe stores for women and men, vintage shops for men and women and more.

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New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Creel and Gow [pictured] (131 E 70th St at Lexington Ave; 212-327-4281, creelandgow.com) is a place full of mystery and wonder—I love its taxidermy. Perez Sanz (20 E 69th St between Fifth and Madison Aves; 212-249-5151, perezsanz.com) is an Argentine company that makes unbelievable, one-of-a-kind accessories, handbags and housewares using the most interesting materials. Edon Manor (391 Greenwich St between Beach and North Moore Sts; 212-431-3890, edonmanor.com) is an amazing shoe store. It was designed by Ryan Korban (ryankorban.com), who also did the interiors for Fivestory. He creates such amazing stories through his spaces, and this one is very special. It also has the best shoes!”—Claire Distenfeld, 27, Greenwich Village; owner and buyer at Fivestory
New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“I love Jeffrey New York [pictured] (449 W 14th St between Ninth and Tenth Aves; 212-206-1272, jeffreynewyork.com) because the people-watching is fantastic. I shop for my shoes and accessories there. Interior decorating is one of my favorite things to do—I designed the interior of Windsor Custom—so I like shopping for my apartment at Jonathan Adler (locations throughout the city; visit jonathanadler.com). I really understand his aesthetic and the vibe he creates, and I love his rugs and pillows. I love wearing the slippers from Stubbs & Wootton (987 Madison Ave between 76th and 77th Sts; 212-249-5200, stubbsandwootton.com) because you can either dress them up or down. They go super well with fitted jeans and a blazer, but also are perfect for a black-tie event.”—Brian Mazza, 28, Gramercy; co-owner of Windsor Custom and director of hospitality for Paige Management Group
Photograph: Michael Skigen

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Only Hearts [pictured] (230 Mott St betwen Prince and Spring Sts; 212-431-3694, onlyhearts.com) has lovely lace-trim bras, and I love their sample sales. I often find [designer resale] treasures at Ina (locations throughout the city; visit inanyc.com). Resurrection (217 Mott St between Prince and Spring Sts; 212-625-1374, resurrectionvintage.com) has amazing vintage. My mom introduced me to Me & Ro (241 Elizabeth St between E Houston and Prince Sts; 917-237-9215, meandrojewelry.com). I like jewelry to be small and meaningful, and they seem to have mastered that.”—Eloïse Simonet, 33; Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn; designer and co-owner of Ale et Ange
New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Century 21 (locations throughout the city; visit c21stores.com) is the best place to find a huge selection of international designers and one-of-a-kind designer samples at great, affordable prices.”—Patricia Field, 70, East Village; stylist and owner of Patricia Field
Photograph: Alex Strada

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Ina consignment shops (locations throughout the city; visit inanyc.com): Ina Bernstein is a close friend and the originator of the consignment shop concept. She operates five stores, mostly in downtown Manhattan, each offering its own clothing and price concept. Many celebs, stylists and models consign with Ina, so the selection and condition is top of the pops.”—Patricia Field, 70, East Village; stylist and owner of Patricia Field
Photograph: Virginia Rollison

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

Trash and Vaudeville (4 St. Marks Pl between Second and Third Aves; 212-982-3590, trashandvaudeville.com) [is a favorite] because it’s New York’s premier rock headquarters since the 1970s.”—Patricia Field, 70, East Village; stylist and owner of Patricia Field
Photograph: David Rosenzweig

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Ina (locations throughout the city; visit inanyc.com) offers luxury and high-end goods at affordable prices. I have purchased everything from shoes to belts to jackets from them over the years. The layout of Nepenthes (307 W 38th St between Eighth and Ninth Aves; 212-643-9540, nepenthesny.com) is fantastic, and they sell Engineered Garments, which I love. I like the unique mix of items that Opening Ceremony [pictured] (35 Howard St between Broadway and Crosby St, 212-219-2688 • 1190–92 Broadway between 28th and 29th Sts, 646-695-5680 • openingceremony.us) carries. My last purchase from them was a pair of Thierry Lasry sunglasses.”—Marc Williamson, 42; Woodside, Queens; co-owner of JJ Hat Center and Pork Pie Hatters
New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Narnia (672 Driggs Ave between Metropolitan Ave and North 1st St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn • 161 Rivington St at Clinton St, 212-979-0661 • narniavintage.com) has some really cool, funky ’80s dresses.”—Jade Lai, 34, Nolita; creative director and owner of Creatures of Comfort
Photograph: Alex Strada

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“I like to go into Matter (405 Broome St between Centre and Lafayette Sts; 212-343-2600, mattermatters.com) and drool over everything. There is this marble table with brass legs that I really want one day.”—Jade Lai, 34, Nolita; creative director and owner of Creatures of Comfort
Photograph: Krista Schlueter

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Melet Mercantile (84 Wooster St between Broome and Spring Sts, 212-925-8353) is the world’s most amazing and expensive vintage clothing store. I go there for inspiration. De Vera [pictured] (1 Crosby St at Howard St, 212-625-0838 • 26 E 81st St at Madison Ave, 212-288-2288 • deveraobjects.com) is a house of curiosities, featuring some of the most beautiful things you can dream of.”—Jade Lai, 34, Nolita; creative director and owner of Creatures of Comfort
New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Three Lives & Company [pictured] (154 W 10th St at Waverly Pl, 212-741-2069) has great titles, beautifully arranged windows, aged-wood paneled floors and feels like a library in a lodge. The kids are often begging me not to go in again, as we have been in the day before, but I read a book a day sometimes. A Détacher (262 Mott St between E Houston and Prince Sts; 212-625-3380, adetacher.com)—Mona, oh Mona! [The owner Mona Kowalska] is a pioneer of Mott Street. She has a very specific, particular and wonderful aesthetic; it’s very inspirational. She is always in the shop and makes beautiful things. Selima Optique (locations throughout the city; visit selimaoptique.com) has a super mix of retro and modern [glasses]. Owner Selima Salaun is a treasure collector. Her quality is top-rate in terms of design and fabrication.”—Gaby Basora, 41, Greenwich Village; designer and owner of Tucker
New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Metropolis Vintage (43 Third Ave at 10th St; 212-358-0795, metropolisvintageonline.com), because I don’t have to dig through a bunch of junk to find something I like. They also have the best selection of vintage shoes I’ve ever seen.”—Emmy Wildwood, 28; Williamsburg, Brooklyn; president and owner of Tiger Blanket Records & Vintage Boutique and lead singer of rock group Velta
New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“10 Ft. Single by Stella Dallas (285 North 6th St at Meeker Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 718-486-9482) is enormous and filled with great things. They know what they’ve got, though, so it’s not always the cheapest. But if you have something vintage in mind that you’re on the hunt for, they are likely to have it.”—Emmy Wildwood, 28; Williamsburg, Brooklyn; president and owner of Tiger Blanket Records & Vintage Boutique and lead singer of rock group Velta
New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Beacon’s Closet (locations throughout the city; visit beaconscloset.com) is a buy, sell and trade set-up, which I love because I like to turn over what’s in my wardrobe often. Once a month I pull together a bag of stuff, take it to Beacon’s and trade it for a few new pieces.”—Emmy Wildwood, 28; Williamsburg, Brooklyn; president and owner of Tiger Blanket Records & Vintage Boutique and lead singer of rock group Velta
New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“I love the Great Frog’s (72 Orchard St between Broome and Grand Sts; 646-370-5727, thegreatfroglondon.com) jewelry, and of course, they’re British! I get comments whenever I wear their pieces. Pilgrim [pictured] (70 Orchard St between Broome and Grand Sts, 212-463-7720), in my opinion, has the best curated vintage jewelry in the city, and their clothing line is sweet too. Spooky Boutique in the Artists & Fleas market (70 North 7th St between Kent and Wythe Aves, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; 347-307-5510, artistsandfleas.com) has great vintage finds and the owner, Ricky Becker, really knows his stuff. I just love the anarchy of [clothing store] Search & Destroy (25 St. Marks Pl between Second and Third Aves; 212-358-1120), but can only stand three minutes in there at a time. I keep going back, though!”—Andrew Clancey, “ ’60s child,” Lower East Side; owner of Any Old Iron
New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“The Reformation [pictured] (156 Ludlow St between Rivington and Stanton Sts, 646-448-4925 • 23 Howard St between Crosby and Lafayette Sts, 212-510-8455 • thereformation.com) has great, reasonably priced dresses; La Petite Coquette (51 University Pl at 10th St; 212-473-2478, thelittleflirt.com) for lingerie because they have hard-to-find sizes; and Kathryn Amberleigh (219 Mott St between Prince and Spring Sts, 212-842-2134 • 13 Gansevoort St between Hudson and W 4th Sts, 212-729-0488 • kathrynamberleigh.com) for its large range of shoe styles.”—Loriann Smoak, 29, Nolita; owner of Condor
Photograph: Jolie Rubin

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“I mostly look for ideas at Saks Fifth Avenue (611 Fifth Ave at 50th St; 212-753-4000, saks.com), but if I spot something interesting, I’ll buy it. I shop for accessories and home furnishings at Bergdorf Goodman [pictured] (754 Fifth Ave at 58th St; 212-753-7300, bergdorfgoodman.com), although the men’s store across the street (745 Fifth Ave at 58th St, 212-753-7300) is quite tempting. I enjoy shopping at certain locations of the Salvation Army (salvationarmyusa.org) because you can really find some great designer pieces. The clothes there tell a story, and it’s interesting to imagine the person who had [the garment] prior to me. The same goes for City Opera Thrift Shop (222 E 23rd St between Second and Third Aves; 212-684-5344, nycopera.com). It has amazingly beautiful costume pieces that take you to another world of playfulness. I quite enjoy dressing up.”—Julius Debruhl Lewis, “107”; Forest Hills, Queens; owner of Julius Debruhl Lewis Design Studio Inc.
New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“I love Andrew [Clancey]’s selection of punk-rock-inspired pieces at Any Old Iron (149 Orchard St between Rivington and Stanton Sts; 212-254-4404, anyoldiron.net). He has some of the most fun stuff in New York. I like to mix his colorful clothing in with my dark wardrobe as accents.”—Judson Harmon, 21, Hell’s Kitchen; model, stylist, designer and owner of Odd
Photograph: Michael Skigen

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Atelier (304 Hudson St between Spring and Vandam Sts; 212-941-8435, ateliernewyork.com) is a refined men’s multibrand store. I could wear literally everything they carry, and nothing gets better than that.”—Judson Harmon, 21, Hell’s Kitchen; model, stylist, designer and owner of Odd
Photograph: Courtesy of John Varvatos

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“The J.Crew Liquor Store (235 West Broadway at White St; 212-226-5476, jcrew.com) has a unique New York vibe. I’ve purchased T-shirts, sweaters and, most recently, pajamas there. I like the quality of the handmade shoes at J.M. Weston (600 Madison Ave between 57th and 58th Sts; 212-535-2100, jmweston.com). The craftsmanship is impeccable and the style is timeless. John Varvatos [pictured] (122 Spring St at Greene St, 212-965-0700 • 315 Bowery at Bleecker St, 212-358-0315 • johnvarvatos.com) is my style supplier. The clothes are high-quality and very modern.”—Bertrand Thomas, 42, Upper East Side; cofounder of Caudalie
Photograph: Anna Simonak

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Leffot (10 Christopher St between Greenwich Ave and Waverly Pl; 212-989-4577, leffot.com) is hands down the best men’s shoe store in New York City, if not the entire United States. Grit N Glory [pictured] (186 Orchard St between E Houston and Stanton Sts; 212-253-2775, gritnglory.com) has great coffee, heavy-metal clothing and pomade. I bought an original photo of Axl Rose holding an enormous 1980s cell phone there. BookCourt (163 Court St between Dean and Pacific Sts, Cobble Hill, Brooklyn; 718-875-3677, bookcourt.com) is an independent bookstore that keeps it extremely real.”—Mike Kuhle, 36; Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn; co-owner of Epaulet

New York clothing stores recommended by Time Out's most stylish

“Creel and Gow [pictured] (131 E 70th St at Lexington Ave; 212-327-4281, creelandgow.com) is a place full of mystery and wonder—I love its taxidermy. Perez Sanz (20 E 69th St between Fifth and Madison Aves; 212-249-5151, perezsanz.com) is an Argentine company that makes unbelievable, one-of-a-kind accessories, handbags and housewares using the most interesting materials. Edon Manor (391 Greenwich St between Beach and North Moore Sts; 212-431-3890, edonmanor.com) is an amazing shoe store. It was designed by Ryan Korban (ryankorban.com), who also did the interiors for Fivestory. He creates such amazing stories through his spaces, and this one is very special. It also has the best shoes!”—Claire Distenfeld, 27, Greenwich Village; owner and buyer at Fivestory