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Amarcord
Find pristine vintage for men and women at Amarcord, which has locations in both Soho and Williamsburg. The store’s expat owners keep it well stocked with regular treasure-hunting trips to their homeland of Italy. Expect to find notable designers in...
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Annie’s Blue Ribbon General Store
A fabulous source for unique gifts and toys, Annie’s moved into this Park Slope space in 2013. Come for a wonderful assortment of paper and card products, games, toys, art and old-fashioned candy. In short, it’s a one-stop shop for...
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Antik
A home furnishings store with beautiful pieces, ranging from contemporary pieces to antiques from centuries past and countries near and far.
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Big Night
For all dinner and party essentials, Big Night is a dream store for maximalists and host-extraordinaires. Whether you’re looking to up your kitchen game or need a last-minute wedding gift, the pieces in Big Night are all but guaranteed conversation-starters....
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Books Are Magic Montague
The second location of the idyllic bookshop owned by author Emma Straub, with a great section for kids in the back.
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Brooklyn Tailors
Dapper gents beeline to this high-end boutique, which stocks bespoke and ready-to-wear menswear. Founded by a husband-and-wife team who started by offering custom fittings in their Clinton Hill apartment, the collection (which is also stocked by Barneys) ranges from wedding-ready...
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Catbird
This tiny and much-loved boutique, located in the heart of thriving Williamsburg, offers a meticulously curated collection of jewelry, accessories, home goods and beauty products. Amid a girly, white-walled décor, find dainty pieces from little-known local designers, non-traditional engagement rings...
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Greenlight Bookstore
This beloved independent bookstore opened in 2009 and quickly turned into a Brooklyn institution. The selection is excellent, and the staffers are passionate readers who steer you to your next find based on the last book you truly loved. Notable...
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Malin Landaeus
In a neighborhood overrun with vintage and thrift stores, Swedish owner Malin Landaeus’s eponymous shop has become a go-to for editorial shoots and designer research. Go for the exquisite collection of antique and vintage womenswear, and stay for the friendly vibe...
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Sahadi’s
This beloved specialty food store on Atlantic Avenue has been open since 1895 and specializes in Middle Eastern ingredients.
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Salt Lizard
Great for antique-lovers and design-addicts alike, Salt Lizard has sourced some of the most unique antique and vintage pieces available in the city. From art to mirrors, rugs and large furniture pieces dating across eras, a visit to the store...
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Salter House
Straw brooms, cotton nightgowns with puffed sleeves, wooden kitchen utensils…As The Cut writes, “to enter is to imagine plastic was never invented.”
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Sarajo
A small boutique selling contemporary and antique textiles, including clothing and home decor from around the world.
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Sweet William
At this minimalist boutique, proprietor Bronagh Staley stocks nearly all organic apparel for little ones of both genders, ages newborn through eight. Nab teeny cotton shift dresses, peacock-fringed moccasins and striped hoodies for the stylish tykes in your life, plus...
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Swords-Smith
You won’t find any basics at this airy South Williamsburg boutique; instead, dare to try on bold designs (squiggly-patterned dresses, wool leggings) from responsibly manufactured, hard-to-find labels such as Samantha Pleet and Imago-A. Menswear comprises nearly half the store, and...
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Tango
Tango is a women’s clothing shop first opened in 1970, with a curated selection of brands and designers.
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Whisk
Named by House Beautiful magazine as one of the 83 Best Stores in America, Whisk seems to know what you need (even when you don’t), whether it’s a stainless steel drinking straw, an elephant-shaped creamer or artisanal bitters. Our favorite...
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Hudson Valley
The massive Hudson Valley region, stretching from northern Westchester County and spanning both sides of the majestic Hudson River, is a wonderful, complex destination for outdoor enthusiasts and lovers of art, Americana, history and food, as well as spiritualists and...
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New York City
New York City is brimming with an energy and a spirit all its own, with a rise of buzzy Michelin-level dining, museums and parks across the city. SoHo, Central Park and Broadway are vibrant as ever, and neighborhoods like Harlem...
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Hamptons
A series of villages strung along the eastern tip of Long Island, the Hamptons are a beloved summer escape for chic New Yorkers. With a combination of glammed up farmland and miles of gorgeous beaches, this summer colony continues to...