FASHION & CLOTHING
BEST CHILDREN’S
CLOTHING STORE
CARTER’S BABIES & KIDS
57-31 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood
(718) 497-1941–www.locations.carters.com
Kids deserve to look sharp.Carter’s Babies
& Kids in Ridgewood carries the latest and
greatest in baby, toddler and child fashion.
No matter what stage in life your child is in,
Carter’s has what you need to dress them
up for any occasion, from everyday wear
to more elevated outfits for those special
occasions. Carter’s offers a number of basic
pieces that you can mix and match, leaving
endless options for your child’s wardrobe. The
Queens favorite also has plenty of accessories
to choose from to complete any look your
child rocks. No matter what, your child will be
stylin’ in their new outfits from Carter’s.
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BEST EYEWEAR STORE
COHEN’S FASHION OPTICAL
211-51 26th Ave, Bayside
(718) 631-3699–www.cohensfashionoptical.
com
Cohen’s Fashion Optical is synonymous with
the latest fashion frames at the best prices —
that’s been true for nearly 100 years. From
Humble beginnings in Manhattan’s famed
Orchard Street in the 1920s, the eyewear
store has grown to operate more than 100
stores, including one in Bayside at The Bay
Terrace shopping center. Cohen’s Fashion
Optical’s staff and eye doctors are known
for their friendly and patient service, as they
help customers navigate their latest eyewear
designs, state-of-the-art eye exams and deals.
Following in founder Jack Cohen’s belief that
eyeglasses should offer more than just vision
correction, helping customers find the perfect
pair of eyeglasses that suits their personal
taste remains their main priority.
BEST JEWELRY STORE
GEMELLI JEWELERS
69-13 Grand Ave, Maspeth
(718) 446-5600–www.gemellijewelers.com
Whether you’re looking to find the perfect
diamond ring, add a new charm to your
bracelet or customize a gem for that special
someone, you’ll find only the highest quality of
fine jewelry along with outstanding customer
service and professional guidance at Gemelli
Jewelers. Since 1998, the owners at Gemelli
Jewelers have used their combined 30-plus
years of experience in the jewelry industry to
provide thousands of their customers from
all over the tristate area with an optimal and
pleasant shopping experience. Quality, value
and expert advice have been the cornerstones
to their success as they seek to go above and
beyond in fulfilling your jewelry needs. Gemelli
Jewelers serves its Queens clients at two
locations in Ridgewood and Maspeth; anyone
who walks through its doors or visits online is
immediately a part of the loyal and growing
Gemelli family.
BEST LINGERIE STORE
YVETTE LINGERIE
40-13 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 229-5724–www.yvette-lingerie.com
For over 25 years, Yvette Lingerie & Corsetiere
has been dedicated to the art of fitting women
into fine lingerie and corsets. Yvette Lingerie
is dedicated to helping women young and
old—petite to plus— feel comfortable, sexy,
and confident. It offers the finest name brand
lingerie, corsets, nightgowns, bras, panties
and pantyhose in countless sizes and styles;
some of the top brands it carries include
Playtex, Spanx, Champion and Hanky Panky.
Yvette Lingerie specializes in sizes 28-48, A-H,
providing custom fittings and alterations as
well as mismatched cup sizes. You can trust
the shop with the most intricate fittings; it will
gladly nip and tuck until you are completely
satisfied with the way you look.
BEST SHOE STORE
SHOE VILLAGE
45-22 162nd St, Flushing
(718) 762-1990–www.shoevillage.com
At Shoe Village, keeping your feet happy is
the store’s number one priority. Shoe Village
carries household brands like UGG Australia,
Vans, Nike, Dansko among many others in an
astounding 10,000 square foot space. For shoe
lovers, it’s easy spending hours searching for
the shoe that fits perfectly and comfortably. For
more than 30 years, the staff at Shoe Village
has worked with the Flushing community to
provide the best shopping experience clients
have ever had, ensuring that each and every one
receives attentive and helpful service. At Shoe
Village, shopping is fun, not stressful!
BEST TAILOR
CALAMITA TAILORING
1257 150th St, Whitestone
(718) 767-0355
“Sometimes a piece of clothing just doesn’t
fit the way it’s supposed to and needs to be
tailored. At Calamita Tailoring, there’s no
piece of clothing that the team can’t handle.
Calamita Tailoring specializes in tailoring suits,
pants, wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses,
evening gowns and prom dresses, so you’ll be
set for any occasion. The highly skilled tailors at
Calamita Tailoring can also mend any piece of
clothing that is broken or torn, and their quality
craftsmanship will ensure that your garment
will stand the test of time once it is mended.
Calamita Tailoring will even custom make a suit
for you for your next special occasion.
BEST VINTAGE
CLOTHING STORE
GOTHAM THRIFT SHOP
6101 Myrtle Ave, Ridgewood
(917) 340-2747–www.gothamthriftny.com
Thrifting has surged in popularity over the
years, and Gotham Thrift carries everything
you need thrift related to help make life vibrant.
It carries a full line of housewares, clothing,
jewelry, antiques and more! It also buys the
contents of full homes not limited to jewelry,
furniture, clothing, housewares, antiques,
vintage items and collectibles. Gotham Thrift
originally operated as A Second Glance Thrift
in Middle Village in 2012 and closed in 2015.
Following a short stint where they opened a
Williamsburg location and sold its items online,
the owner decided to shift gears and reopen
in 2019 as Gotham Thrift in Ridgewood. The
new Gotham Thrift serves as an homage to the
original Gotham Thrift that resided in the area
and was beloved by the community.
BEST WOMEN’S
FASHION
PIPPY&LILY
161-05 29th Ave, Flushing
(347) 732-9674–www.pippyandlily.com
Are you looking for a style upgrade?
Pippy&Lily boutique in Flushing has just
what you need to help you go from plain
to chic. For over 10 years, it has been
showcasing specialty apparel and accessories
made from local designers you can’t find
anywhere else in New York City. The best
part? Pippy&Lily partners with women-owned
small businesses to showcase these products.
Whether you’re looking for trendy high-rise
jeans or handmade gold filled earrings, this
store is committed to providing superior
customer service, quality products and most
importantly, a fun and unforgettable shopping
experience.
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