CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Opening Ceremony; Agavy frame by Thierry Lasry at Ilori; True Boutique
*BEST STREET-CHIC WARES
OPENING CEREMONY: This hipster staple leaves little need for a shopping trek to Williamsburg. 35 Howard Street, 212-219-2688
*BEST YOUTHFUL YET REFINED LINE
CLOAK & DAGGER: Former Libertine designer Brookelynn Starnes recently opened her fi rst shop for all those under 40 and unwilling to set foot in Forever 21. 441 East Ninth Street, 212-673-0500
*BEST DENIM... PERIOD
JEAN SHOP: The place for Japanese selvedge denim provides custom work as well as off-therack options. 435 West 14th Street, 212-366- 5326; 424 West Broadway, 212-334-5822
*BEST SUNGLASS HUB
ILORI: Not only does this eyewear haunt have the coolest interior design, it also carries the best collection of limited-edition styles, including the new Agavy frame by Thierry Lasry, a celebration of The Bacchae (currently playing at Shakespeare in the Park). 138 Spring Street, 212-226-8276
*BEST SOLUTION TO THE I-CAN-NEVER-FIND-MY-SIZE DILEMMA
TRUE BOUTIQUE: With an in-house tailor and sizes ranging from 00–16, this store ensures a proper fi t for all the cult-favorite labels lining its walls. 278 Mott Street, 212-431-7709
CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Cloak & Dagger; Billy Reid; Kirna Zabête
*BEST ANTI-DEPARTMENT STORE
JEFFREY: Sure your favorite Louboutins are sold at a dozen other locales in the city, but this famously relaxed spot trumps the alternatives. 449 West 14th Street, 212-206-1272
*BEST RUNWAY REHASH
KIRNA ZABÊTE: Love a look from fashion week? This cutting-edge boutique is sure to have it in stock. 96 Greene Street, 212-941-9656
*BEST UNPRETENTIOUS JEWELRY SHOP
LORI MCLEAN: Small in size yet colossal in charm, this hole-in-the-wall is fully stocked with irresistible designs. 49 Grove Street, 212-242-3204
*BEST FASHION FOR PASSION LA PETITE
COQUETTE: For all things lacy and racy, this quaint boutique has the allure of a true Parisian boudoir. 51 University Place, 212-473-2478
*BEST BOUTIQUE YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF
BOC: Nestled on a sleepy block uptown, this übertrendy shop is spot-on with its wealth of emerging labels. 491 Columbus Avenue, 212- 362-5405
*BEST NEW(ISH) MEN’S SHOP
BILLY REID: This Southern-based fashion brand is quickly redefining classic Americana with its standout menswear collection. (Check out the womenswear, too.) 54 Bond Street, 212-598-9355
