Shopping in New York
Shops, markets, specialists
Visitors adore New York's heavily discounted designer clothes shops, like Downtown's Century 21. Fifth Avenue is home to mega department store Macy's, ultra-fashionable shoes at Jimmy Choo and technical wizardry at the Apple Store. In bohemian Greenwich Village, discover young designers at The Market NY and unconventional sounds in Other Music, or try SoHo for boutique chic. Most shops open daily 10am-7pm, starting later on Sunday.
Shops
Expand all1. Century 21 - Designer discounts
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Century 21 is where fashionistas meet bargain hunters. Scour the store for huge discounts usually at least 50% on designers like Armani, Gucci and Liz Claiborne, not forgetting the shoe department. Usually full with shoppers, Monday morning is the quietest at this downtown branch.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Wed 7.45am-8pm; Thu 7.45am-10pm; Fri 7.45am-8.30pm; Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 11am-7pm
Address
22 Cortland Street (between Church Street & Broadway), New York City, 10007
Telephone
+1 (212) 227 9092
2. Macy's - Flagship one-stop shop
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Busy Macy's in Midtown is billed as the world's largest store, stretching a mammoth ten floors and an entire block. Inside, there's everything from fashion labels, shoes and homeware to a restaurant and Metropolitan Museum of Art gift shop. Overseas visitors should bring ID for additional discounts.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-9.30pm
Address
151 West 34th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues), New York City, 10001
Telephone
+1 212 695 4400
3. rePop - Vintage clothing and collectables
Show moreBrooklyn boutique rePop sells well-chosen items, such as vintage lamps, Victorian frames, 1960s minidresses and suitcases. Most items are second-hand, with occasional new collections. Pop along to the first Friday evening of every month for in-store exhibitions by local artists.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 11am-7pm; Sat 11am-8.30pm; Sun 11am-6pm; first Fri of every month open till 11pm
Address
68 Washington Avenue, New York City, 11205
Telephone
+1 718 260 8032
Markets
Expand all4. Hell's Kitchen Flea Market - Antiques and trinkets
Show moreNow combined with the old Annex Antiques Fair (formerly Chelsea), Hell's Kitchen Flea Market is filled with quirky and potentially valuable vintage goodies. Join the throng and haggle for a Buddha's head, an old violin or pair of antique diamante earrings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Sat & Sun sunrise to sunset
Address
39th Street (between 9th & 10th Avenues), New York City, 10011
5. The Market NYC - Young fashion designers
Show moreHoused in a church centre's gymnasium, The Market NYC in Little Italy showcases local young fashion designers. This is the place to come for one (or two) of a kind, including screen-printed t-shirts, reworked vintage dresses and quirky earrings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Sat & Sun 11am-7pm
Address
268 Mulberry Street, (between Houston & Prince), New York City, 10001
Telephone
+ 1 212 580 8995 or +1 212 604 9766
Specialists
Expand all6. Jimmy Choo - Designer footwear
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Oozing luxury, sex-appeal and glamour, the shoe designer favoured by celebrities and catwalks, Jimmy Choo has a Fifth Avenue emporium. Choose printed pony-leather sandals, silk stilettos or suede platforms, not forgetting accessories like leopard-print clutch bags.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 10am-7pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address
Olympic Tower, 645 Fifth Avenue, New York City, 10022
Telephone
+1 212 593 0800
7. Other Music - Experimental sounds
Show moreA haven for music fans avoiding the mainstream, Other Music in East Village specialises in underground, experimental and out-of-print CDs and vinyl. For quirky albums from around the world, the music-loving staff are there to help. Look out for occasional in-store gigs.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 12pm-9pm; Sat 12pm-8pm; Sun 12pm-7pm
Address
15 East Fourth Street (between Broadway & Lafayette), New York City, 10003
Telephone
+1 212 477 8150
8. Apple Store - Mac technology and gadgets
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Located in the large glass cube on Fifth Avenue, the Apple Store has a coolly designed basement full of their latest devices. There are iPhones, iPods, Macs and all kinds of techno wizardry here, with expert help on hand, including one-to-one personal Mac training.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Daily 24 hours
Address
767 Fifth Avenue, New York City, 10153
Telephone
+1 212 336 1440
9. Kiehl's - Skin and hair treats
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Going strong since 1851, Kiehl's flagship store in East Village retains its apothecary ambience. Its mammoth range of skin and hair products includes hand-milled soaps, fruity face cleansers and luscious hair care for men and women, with free samples galore.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm; Sun 12pm-6pm
Address
109 Third Avenue (between 13th & 14th Streets), New York City, 10003
Telephone
+1 212 677 3171
