FASHION & CLOTHING
BEST ACCESSORIES
STORE
COACH–TIME WARNER CENTER
10 Columbus Cir
(212) 581-4115–www.coach.com
Purse-lovers are always gravitating towards
Coach for their accessory needs. Their
convenient location at the Time Warner Center
makes it easy to browse their latest selections
of bags, belts, fragrances and so much more. If
you can’t fi nd what you’re looking for in-store,
no worries–you can check out the Coach
website and have your purchase shipped to the
store or directly to your home. The shop also
off ers free leather care and cleaning for life,
as well as complimentary monogramming to
truly make your COach accessory just for you.
And if you’re buying a gift, Coach will wrap it
for you!
BEST BIG & TALL MEN’S
STORE
PROPER CLOTH
495 Broadway
(646) 964-4221–www.propercloth.com
Avoid the return line this holiday season with
some custom-sized dress shirts from Proper
Cloth. With their data analytics and technology
approach to classic men’s dresswear styles,
buyers have an expansive selection of bespoke
products to choose from that can be sized to
virtually any body type. While they do have a
brick and mortar in Midtown, Proper Cloth
off ers a streamlined online process that helps
get your threads to your door in just two weeks
or less. With great fi tting clothes and a delivery
service that can’t be beat, it is no wonder why
Proper Cloth takes the top slot for best big &
tall men’s store this year!
BEST CHILDREN’S
CLOTHING STORE
MY LITTLE SUNSHINE
145 Hudson St
(212) 966-8840–www.mylittlesunshinenyc.com
My Little Sunshine will brighten up any
kid’s day. The retail shop sells the trendiest
children’s shoes, pants, shirts, dresses and
other apparel. The store sells a diverse
selection of unique children’s toys. And the
store is equipped with a hair cutting area
featuring a cute red airplane seat that will
make kids actually enjoy getting their locks
looked at. The store is located in a quiet corner
of Tribeca that is just as cute as the clothing
that the store sells inside. The store is a great
place to stop by and pick up back to school
essentials or birthday or holiday gifts that will
leave the little ones looking spectacular.
BEST EYEWEAR STORE
WARBY PARKER
1209 Lexington Ave
(646) 757-2290–www.warbyparker.com
Get your next pair of aff ordable highquality
eyeglasses from Warby Parker. By
circumventing traditional channels, designing
glasses in-house, and engaging with customers
directly, Warby Parker is able to provide
higher-quality, better-looking prescription
eyewear at a fraction of the going price. At
Warby’s, buying glasses should be easy and
fun and customers will leave feeling happy
and good looking with money in their pocket.
Pick fi ve frames to try on at home for free,
or schedule an exam. From eyeglasses, to
sunglasses and contacts, Warby Parker has
you covered. The eyewear company also
partners with nonprofi ts like VisionSpring to
ensure that for every pair of glasses sold, a pair
is distributed to someone in need.
BEST FORMAL WEAR
THE BLACK TUX
243 Centre St
(844) 437-8227–www.theblacktux.com
For the best moment in your life, choose
your style and fi nd your fi t for premium suits
and tuxedos at The Black Tux. Get fi tted
wherever suits you. Book a free home try-on
or visit their showroom to try on suits and
tuxedos the old-fashioned way. The Black Tux
provides unique designs made in full canvas
construction with 100 percent wool for a
better drape, better feel and better style. The
studio has also partnered with Nordstrom to
help you fi nd the perfect fi t and obtain expert
styling advice easier than ever before. You’ll be
in well-dressed company at The Black Tux.
BEST JEWELRY STORE
SOHO GEM FINE JEWELRY
BOUTIQUE
367 W Broadway
(212) 625-3004–www.sohogem.com
When you are ready to put a ring on it, Soho
Gem Fine Jewelry Boutique is the place to
go! Whether you are looking for something
simple and elegant or a complex and dramatic
creation, Soho Gem has you covered with their
immense selection of designer products. If you
are in the market for something particularly
exceptional, look no further than Soho Gem’s
very own Gemstone Boutique, where you can
choose from a collection of extraordinary
colored stones handpicked by one of the two
sister-owners, Irina Ferry.
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BEST LINGERIE STORE
AZALEAS–EAST VILLAGE
140 2nd Ave
(212) 228-5842–www.azaleasnyc.com
Looking for something that’s going to give
a little more va-va-voom in the bedroom?
Azaleas offers a variety of lingerie with an
emphasis on classic styles, hard-to-find
favorites and up-and-coming designers.
Their selection of lingerie is perfect for
all occasions, from dressing up for your
anniversary to just enjoying some new
undergarments for your own empowerment.
There are modest, every day options as well
as items for those looking to embrace their
naughty side. If you’re not sure where to
start, Azaleas’ friendly and knowledgeable
staff is on hand to help you find the perfect
style for you. Their close-knit ties to their
customers and the community make Azaleas
stand out from the crowd.
BEST SHOE STORE
DSW DESIGNER SHOE
WAREHOUSE
213 W 34th St
(212) 967-9703–www.dsw.com
Designer Shoe Warehouse, more commonly
known as DSW, is the go-to place for shoe
lovers to get the best deals on all their
favorite designer shoes, including but not
limited to Steve Madden, Nine West, Calvin
Klein, Cole Haan, Converse, Nike, among
many others. DSW was founded in 1969
in Ohio, but have expanded to hundreds
of storefronts nationally as well as online.
But DSW’s 213 West 34th Street location
is particularly lauded for its friendly and
helpful staff, and its four floors full of
incredible shoe options that are organized
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