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Macy’s What can you say about the world’s largest store? Food to futons, the selection is vast. And Macy’s
is a major part of the New York scene, from the spring flower show to
Tap-O-Mania, when thousands of tap dancers converge on Herald Square
. Bloomingdale’s After
Macy’s, this is New York’s best-known department store, renowned for
high fashion for men and women. The main floor with cosmetics, jewelry,
and accessories is a mob scene, but don’t be discouraged; upper floors
are more manageable. 5th Avenue Department Stores Bergdorf
Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Lord and Taylor have a full range of
well-known brand clothing for men, women, and children, as well as an
upscale selection of home accessories. All have ultra-stylish seasonal
window displays. Bergdorf GoodmanSaks Fifth AvenueLord and TaylorBarney’s New York If
you have the wherewithal, here’s the place to find the latest designer
labels to please a well-heeled, young and trendy clientele. Their
semi-annual clearance sales are legendary and draw hordes of shoppers
after chic on the cheap. Henri Bendel Set
up like a series of boutiques, Bendel’s displays innovative, fun
women’s fashions for glamorous shoppers. The sales staff are
particularly friendly. The signature brown and white shopping bag is
such a status symbol that the pattern is used for accessories. Takashimaya In a sleek, five-story Postmodern building, this outpost of the Japanese department store sells clothing, art, linens, objets d’art,
and furniture. All have Eastern influence, are expensive, and are
chosen for their excellent design. Visit the serene Tea Box for bento
box lunches and beautiful desserts. H&M Hennes
& Mauritz, a Swedish retailer, was a smash success when the 5th
Avenue store opened in New York in 2000. Their secret? Kicky, young
designs for men, women, and children at rock bottom prices, creating a
look that belies the price tag. Madison Avenue Designers The
epicenter of designer boutiques in New York used to be 57th Street
between 5th and Madison avenues, where shops such as Burberry are still
found. But as stores like Nike and Levi’s have invaded this territory,
the designers, Giorgio Armani to Yves Saint Laurent, have moved to
Madison Avenue, where the exclusive shops and boutiques now run from
59th almost to 79th Street. Giorgio ArmaniYves Saint LaurentSoHo Boutiques The
20–30-something crowd does its shopping in trendy SoHo boutiques such
as Anna Sui, A.P.C., Miu Miu, and Cynthia Rowley. Shops are between
Thompson Street and Broadway, between Prince and Greene streets, though
any block in this area may yield a special find. This is also prime
hunting ground for home furnishings at stores such as Portico and Armani
Casa. Anna SuiA.P.C.Miu MiuCynthia RowleyPorticoArmani Casa6th Avenue Superstores Around
18th Street, the cast-iron buildings that comprised the late-1800s
“Fashion Row” are another shopping mecca. Current occupants include
superstores like Bed, Bath, and Beyond for homewares, Old Navy for
casual clothing, and bargain fashion outlets such as T.J. Maxx and
Filene’s Basement. Old Navy
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