Fashion Spots in Manhattan Worth Visiting

by Staff

When you visit NYC, your tour is never complete without exploring Manhattan. Whether you are traveling with your loved ones or you love visiting different places alone, this destination should be part of your bucket list.

Downtown Manhattan brings you lots of handmade jewelry, indie boutiques, and affordable shopping, while its uptown and midtown is a prime area for glamorous chain stores. After all, Manhattan is well-known as one of the world’s fashion destinations.

As you explore Manhattan, ensure to visit the following fashion spots:

EuroOptica

If you are looking for a luxury eyewear boutique, EuroOptica is the way to go. EuroOptica Boutique carries a wide array of European designer frames.

Founded in 1996, the boutique specializes in handmade frame digital lenses, prescription glasses, sunglasses, eyewear, same-day glasses, and more. Some of the popular brands to choose from include Face a Face, Mykita, Blake Kuwahara, Barton Perreira, Paul Smith, Maui Jim, etc.

Olive & Bette’s

Olive & Bette’s is another famous fashion destination in Manhattan. The boutique’s location is gleeful and pleasant so that the shopper can have an incredible shopping experience. You can find a wide array of products, including pants, casual tops, patterned maxi dresses, silk apparel, and more.

If you visit the store on summer days, you will love tank tops, bikinis, and pool party shorts. Interestingly, the boutique hosts charity sales all-year-round like a bracelet sale for World Wildlife Fund.

Pookie & Sebastian

Pookie& Sebastian is a fashion-forward and chic boutique that sells high-end women’s accessories and apparel. The boutique has racks of intricately-breaded necklaces, loose dresses, and five-way tops.

The store has been serving many dedicated fashionistas for about 15 years. Besides trendy jewelry and dresses, this family-owned boutique also offers fashionable footwear.

Creel and Gow

Located in the historic, former home of architect Grosvenor Atterbury, Creel & Gow is a fantastic fashion destination if you love eclectic and stylish objects with hints of history.

Many of the items in the boutiques are perfect as home decor, including rare minerals, statues, and other accessories. Lots of items are available for as low as $150.

Wildfang

Wildfang is located in the heart of Soho and is one of the favorite feminist brands in Manhattan. With the perfect blend of modern and trendy menswear-inspired pieces like suiting and coveralls, there’s no way for you not to find an exciting item for yourself and your loved ones.

Besides a unique fashionable item mix and excellent service, Wildfang offers Instagram-worthy moments. Do not miss their ever-changing marquee, from witty latest news responses to comedic commentary.

Trunk Show Designer Consignment

Trunk Show Designer Consignment sells accessories and designer clothes with unique stories. The consignment store offers the best quality products, from a simple tote to elegant cocktail dresses.

One of the exciting things about this store is that it promotes sustainability. They do that through maintenance and reuse of popular designer items.

Buzios Brazil Boutique Mini Market

Buzios Brazil Boutique Mini Market is a Brazilian-themed store where you can find plenty of authentic and unique Brazilian items. Besides bright flip-flops and several accessories, you can also find sarongs, hats, sports jerseys, magazines, flags, and DVDs.

If you are into beauty and cosmetic products, you can go for Brazilian-made perfumes, body washes, and lotions. The store also offers local cheese rolls, Brazilian snacks, sodas, and coffee.

Liana

Liana is located on the Upper East Side and is a family-owned boutique dedicated to women’s fashion. The boutique is well-known for its highly curated accessories and clothing collections, and personal styling service.

The store offers practical apparel that is ideal for an everyday look or formal night outs. The staff is known for genial attitude and sincere feedback, so you will feel comfortable when shopping.

ShiShi

ShiShi has locations in both Upper West and Upper East sides. This upscale boutique will bring out your inner fashionista vibe. You will find stylish yet comfortable clothes on the racks.

Besides clothes, you might also like to consider the jewelry made by local artists. So, you can’t leave the store empty-handed.

Dejavu Boutique and Art Gallery

Dejavu Boutique and Art Gallery has a gallery space with an extravagant and distinctive look and is open to the public. Formerly known as Bodley Gallery, it is a famous gallery in the prime of Modernist and Successive artistic movements.

Besides artistic collections, you will also find chic and trendy fashion items. You can even watch out for its fall and winter collection.

Blue Tree

Founded by Phoebe Cates Klines, Blue Tree is a small boutique along Madison Avenue. This little store offers quirky accessories, clothing items, and more. Most of its products are homemade, experimental, utilitarian, and fun. The store has its own line of houseware, fragrances, and accessories.

Clothingline

For a thrift store and an affordable shopping experience, Clothingline is a perfect spot for you. The boutique carries the work of emerging designers and independent brands. The store also offers 50-80% off normal retail costs.

Clothingline brings special sales, new stock from designer brands, and a new line of clothes weekly. In other words, it is like gallery exhibitions.

VEDA

Launched in 2008, VEDA is founded by Lyndsey Butler with the aim of perfect leather jacket creation. From jackets, the boutique has expanded its offerings to a ready-to-wear collection and leather boots. You can also find seasonal items on display that highlight a leather classics collection.

Pop Bag

Pop Bag is not only famous for its high-quality Italian leather goods collection for women, but the store is also known for its women empowerment and inviting its customers to express their individuality. You can do that by designing your own distinct look.

Assembly New York

Located in the Lower East Side, Assembly New York is a contemporary and cool fashion store that offers vintage items and clothing from different avant-garde and indie brands. The boutique focuses on independent and international designers.

With so many fashion shops in Manhattan, you have the best chance to find perfect pieces for your fashion needs. Do not miss visiting these boutiques!

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