"Two Shot is the reason we’re so close to a lot of other local businesses" - Olivia Wolfe and Steph Krasnoff, co-founders - American Two Shot En savoir plus .
"They’ve got this assortment of cutting-edge clothing that’s just impeccably curated...you really have to dig around to find this kind of stuff anywhere else." - Joanne Wilson, angel investor, blogger En savoir plus .
"Somehow, everything they make seems to check the boxes for casual and polished." - Aya Kanai, Executive Fashion Director - Cosmopolitan and Seventeen En savoir plus .
"Nothing they do is perfect, but that actually makes everything better - it’s nice to have something with tactile, tangible imperfections in the digital age." - Emmett Shine, founder - Gin Lane Media En savoir plus .
"What I love most is how clean-cut and classic the designs and colors are - in some ways, what they’re doing reminds me of Ralph Lauren in its prime." - John McPheters, co-founder - Stadium Goods En savoir plus .
"When I think Kinfolk, I think 'cultural hub.'" - John McPheters, co-founder - Stadium Goods En savoir plus .
"Trash and Vaudeville has always been a punk rock, counterculture clothing beacon." - Kerin Rose Gold, designer, founder - A-Morir En savoir plus .
"They sell really great vintage and incredible work by local artists and designers who show here." - Jillionaire, DJ, producer, founder - Feel Up Records En savoir plus .
"If you’re a sneakerhead, or even casually interested in sneakers, this is the place to be." - DJ Neil Armstrong, DJ En savoir plus .
"Not only is the range of womenswear they carry super-chic, but it comes at a range of price points." - Phoebe Lovatt, Writer, founder - The Working Women's Club En savoir plus .
"While spare, there’s a lot of personality in every decision they’ve made - that keeps the shop fun and, most importantly, memorable." - Kal Vepuri and Jeff Johnson, co-founders - The Arrivals En savoir plus .
"Whenever I stop by Procell, it's like stepping into the happiest time machine." - Sena Yang, founder, designer - Asteria Active En savoir plus .
"Sophisticated, fun, and always a little artsy." - Krissy Jones and Chloe Kernaghan, founders - Sky Ting Yoga En savoir plus .
"I don't buy clothes that often, but often when I'm in the mood for something special, I come here." Rembert Browne, culture critic at large - New York Magazine En savoir plus .
"It’s been cool to watch the brand advance and get glimpses into her process. We’ve learned a great deal from her." - Colin Tunstall and Morgan Collett, co-founders - Saturdays En savoir plus .
"I always identify Maryam’s sensibilities as the benchmark, the standard for identifying what it means to feel and look like the timeless modern woman." - Sabrina De Sousa, co-founder - Dimes En savoir plus .
"While it’s on the low and kind of hidden in plain sight, if you want to buy something special, hit them up." - Mike Hernandez, pro skateboarder, career firefighter - FDNY Ladder Company 118 En savoir plus .
"A vintage clothes seekers paradise and it's a perfect distraction from work." - Jackie Cuscuna and Brian Smith, co-founders - Ample Hills Creamery En savoir plus .
"There’s something for anyone who likes surfing, fishing, hiking - any New Yorker who has one foot in outdoor lifestyle." - Kimou “Grotesk” Meyer, designer, artist, partner - Doubleday & Cartwright En savoir plus .
"Almost everything goes for $5-$20, so no regrets on purchasing that sequined pantsuit." - Yasmin Daguilh & Mackenzie Gleason, creative content producer - Alice & Olivia / head bartender - The Wayland En savoir plus .
"Custom embroidery, limited edition patches, and a whole slew of slightly dark and dangerous knick-knacks"- Yasmin Daguilh and Mackenzie Gleason, creative content producer - The Wayland En savoir plus .
"They have a great selection of vintage that they source from dealers across the US. I always feel more relaxed after I spend time in there." - Ellen Van Dusen, founder - dusen dusen En savoir plus .
"The top floor at DSM has Supreme and Prada sitting next to each other - this is the only store in the world that could make that pairing work." - Deuki Hong, executive chef - Kang Ho Dong Baekjong En savoir plus .
"Everything they make is refined, clean, effortlessly cool and incredibly functional." - Tze Chun, founder - Uprise Art En savoir plus .
"Supreme took skateboarding as a culture and was able to extend it to all different genres." - Joey Goodwin, founder - Overthrow New York En savoir plus .
"It’s maybe the most iconic independent business in the city to me. That toothpaste tube is the most official logo in the game. Hands down." - Dave One, ½ of Chromeo En savoir plus .
"They’ve got art up by Devin Troy Strother, they sell zines that their friends produce, their in-house brand is cool" - Rocky Xu, classified En savoir plus .
"I don’t even think anything needs to be said. This place is HEAVEN - everything is made by local artists and handcrafted." - Sarah Larson-Levey, founder - Y7 Studio En savoir plus .
"IF was looking into buying brands like Comme des Garcons and Yohji [Yamamoto] before anyone really understood or knew too much about them." - Stella Ishii, founder - The News Inc. and 6397 En savoir plus .
"They’ve got an insane range of hats from Kangol to Bailey." - Andre Torres, executive editor - Genius, founder - Wax Poetics En savoir plus .
"Her line is quintessentially New York. She designs and makes everything here - she’s been doing it for a long, long time." - Scott Haven and Vanessa Chinga-Haven, co-founders - Homecoming En savoir plus .
"They get amazing collections; recently, they came up on a huge collection of early 80s, UK indie, Factory Records, and early dance stuff." - Sam Valenti IV, founder - Ghostly International En savoir plus .
"Ben’s perspectives and selection are peerless - he’ll hold a lot of boogie, drum-n-bass, reggae, hip hop records that are all rooted in dance DNA." - Sam Valenti IV, founder - Ghostly International En savoir plus .
"There’s almost a mini-Amoeba vibe to it; you really feel like you could spend hours there." - Sam Valenti IV, founder - Ghostly International En savoir plus .
"It’s one of the East Village’s hidden gems and my go-to spot to buy and sell used records." - Nick Catchdubs, DJ, producer, co-founder - Fool’s Gold Records En savoir plus .
"Great resource for beginners and audiophiles alike; everyone who works there knows more than you do about music, but none of them will be condescending" - David Perez Shadi, photographer and director En savoir plus .
"To this day, their curation focuses heavily on punk, alternative, and rock - all of my favorites!" - Justine D, DJ, baker En savoir plus .
"You’ll come up on a dope ’80’s dancehall 12” you’ve never seen before. That’s the type of music discovery you can’t get from an algorithm." - Justine D, DJ, baker En savoir plus .
"You can really find anything you’re looking for in the vast selection of vinyl at this spot." - Tenzin Wild, co-founder - The Last Magazine En savoir plus .
"The Strand is still here with an excellent selection of art books and a great space to get lost in; a true NYC staple." - Tenzin Wild, co-founder - The Last Magazine En savoir plus .
"This spot has such a beautiful selection of information - they find the leading voices from all corners of culture and history that people need to be exposed to." - Jonathan Mannion, photographer En savoir plus .
"I think Mast’s secret weapon is their really unbelievable curation. You can always find something that you didn’t know about when you visit the shop." - Kenzo Minami, artist & designer En savoir plus .
"They do a bunch of great events, everyone is super friendly, and they serve great coffee, too." - Tamara Santibañez, artist, tattoo artist, publisher - Discipline Press En savoir plus .
"I like a bookstore that feels like a video rental place or record store because that curmudgeonly wealth of knowledge makes a huge difference." - Mary HK Choi, writer, author En savoir plus .
"They present books with consideration and share profits directly with their creators." Anne Ishii, writer, editor, translator, founder - Massive Goods En savoir plus .
"The selection is immaculate and well thought-out and the way the store is laid out makes it a real haven for smartypants, eccentrics, perverts, and regulars." - Dapwell, ⅓ of Chillin Island En savoir plus .
"In addition to the usual suspects, Archestratus carries some of the quirkiest and unexpected cook books you’ll ever come across." - Matthew Ricke, owner - The Exley and Esme En savoir plus .
"They’ll host cool workshops - new moon circles in the backyard, sessions on herbs for healing your heart - things like that." - Tamara Santibañez, artist, tattoo artist, publisher - Discipline Press En savoir plus .
"The neighborhood florist" - Graham Browne, founder - Forte Preparatory Academy En savoir plus .
"The plant selection is just beautiful and the subtly Sill-branded pots are really special. They offer gifts that you want to give as well as receive." - Anna Sheffieldfounder, creative director En savoir plus .
"While I might not know all of the names of every flower in the store, I can always call and they seem to intuitively know exactly what I need" - Bernie Telsey, founder - Telsey + Company En savoir plus .
"GRDN is a beautifully merchandised store with a great assortment of flowers, herbs, plants, supplies, and accessories." - Matt Kliegman, co-founder - The Smile, The Smile To Go, Black Seed Bagels En savoir plus .
"Beautiful greenhouse oasis... They do all sorts of flower arrangements for holidays [and] funerals, but the real gem is the wide selection of live plants and trees" - Dapwell, ⅓ of Chillin Island En savoir plus .
"Being inside the shop is like dropping into an actual jungle. I go a lot of times just to browse and surround myself with good vibes." - Bec Brittain, designer, founder En savoir plus .
"Maintains unique sense of style - it revolves around an alluring presentation of nature’s innate beauty that gradually transforms with passage of time." - Tenzin Wild, co-founder - The Last Magazine En savoir plus .
"The store always makes me feel happy. I always walk out with something for everyone" - Carol Lim, co-founder - Opening Ceremony En savoir plus .
"The owners work directly with the artists and designers they stock in the store, which adds to the personalized feel of the Coming Soon experience." - Taylor Okata, creative director, stylist En savoir plus .
"Most of what is stocked at Domus are home goods made by women in foreign (often developing) nations. You can tell how committed Nicki and Luisa are" - Bernie Telsey, founder - Telsey + Company En savoir plus .
"Hands down, my favorite store in NYC. It eases my itch for all things Japanese-crafted." - David Chang, chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur En savoir plus .
"There are so many random things that you didn’t know you needed that you’ll end up buying at Primary." - Matt Kliegman, co-founder - The Smile, The Smile To Go, Black Seed Bagels En savoir plus .
"This expertly curated shop belongs to Bethany & Max Vogel, the same owners of the sister store a block away, Wolves Within." - Queen Majesty, DJ, founder - Queen Majesty Hot Sauce En savoir plus .
"The housewares and ceramics are perfectly curated and their jewelry is unique and breathtaking." - Justine D, DJ, baker En savoir plus .
"His creations are exquisite and he chooses NOT to be found everywhere." - Carol Lim, co-founder - Opening Ceremony En savoir plus .
"Scosha’s store is beautifully curated with both her own jewelry, inspired by her travels and made by hand in Brooklyn." - Skye Parrott, Photographer, founder - Double or Nothing En savoir plus .
"[Anna's] storefront showcases everything from her amazing sense of layout & merchandising to her ability to make a space feel personal & intimate." - Kevin Kearney, managing partner - Alldayeveryday En savoir plus .
"I love how modular all of the pieces are and how coherently everything comes together in a space." - Niki and Shaokao Cheng, owners and co-founders - BoConcept NY En savoir plus .
"There are just used, primarily film, cameras everywhere." - Daniel Arsham and Alex Mustonen, architects, co-founders - Snarkitecture En savoir plus .
"On top of how much of a time warp and enigma it is, Sammy’s has the best pricing (as far as I’m concerned) with a one-hour turnaround policy." - Jayne Lies, photographer, video director, artist En savoir plus .
"The guys at Color House take time to make sure that your results are as good as they can be -- It’s all in the details." - Rocky Xu, classified En savoir plus .
"JHU also has a great ‘Mazing Man sketch by the checkout counter that scratches my obscure DC nerd itch hard." -Nick Catchdubs, DJ, producer, co-founder - Fool’s Gold Records En savoir plus .
"I am mesmerized by their aura-reading process - it’s incredible that all of this captured energy can be translated into colours on a printed image." - Jayne Lies, photographer, video director, artist En savoir plus .
"Full of pencils and erasers - you cannot even imagine how many varieties of pencils could be available at your fingertips" - Anna Sheffield, founder, creative director - Anna Sheffield and Bing Bang En savoir plus .
"This shop's product and brand assortment is so on point." - Bettina Chin Cho, legal counsel, special projects manager, show producer - Opening Ceremony En savoir plus .
"So well-curated, with lots of European and Japanese lines that you can’t find anywhere else." - Skye Parrott, photographer, founder - Double or Nothing En savoir plus .
"Their edit of toys is so excellent that I’m willing to concede they’ve already done the work of finding the good stuff." - Bec Brittain, designer, founder - Bec Brittain En savoir plus .
"One of a few brands that are not only designing in New York, but manufacturing their product here as well." - Daniel Arsham and Alex Mustonen, Simon Ting, architects, co-founders - Snarkitecture En savoir plus .
"It’s the most glamorous yard sale of all time, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible." - David Alhadeff, founder - The Future Perfect En savoir plus .
"Their collection really runs the gamut from little chunks of rocks for $1 to $1500 huge crystal geodes that looks like The Wall in Game of Thrones" - Bec Brittain, designer, founder - Bec Brittain En savoir plus .
"They’re one of the few spaces that carries (almost exclusively) young, upstart, and non-American designers." - Kal Vepuri and Jeff Johnson, co-founders - The Arrivals En savoir plus .
"Latino Jewelers is a Canal St. gold spot that operates in the classic New York tradition." - Maayan Zilberman and Alex Burns, founder - Sweet Saba / program director - Brooklyn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu En savoir plus .
"I picked up crocheting when I was pregnant and discovered the ultimate mecca for yarn porn at Purl Soho" - Bettina Chin Cho, legal counsel, special projects manager, show producer - Opening Ceremony En savoir plus .
"The people who work there are all great; they’ll do custom work and tailoring for you, and they’re always helping people out." - Tamara Santibañez, artist, tattoo artist, publisher - Discipline Press En savoir plus .
"My section of choice is the PS1 and 2 stacks." - Nick Catchdubs, DJ, producer, co-founder - Fool’s Gold Records En savoir plus .
"Dripper World has a wide and well-curated collection of records, tapes, and merch for/by a lot of local NYC punk bands." - Wet, band En savoir plus .
"Marché is a dope, affordable boutique - they sell an assortment of vintage clothing, home goods, and other knick knacks." - Thanu Yakupitiyage, DJ, immigrant rights activist, media strategist En savoir plus .
"You can really find anything you’re looking for in the vast selection of vinyl at this spot." Tenzin Wild, co-founder - The Last Magazine En savoir plus .
"All of Satoshi Kawamoto's output and decisions seek to enrich the ways in which people relate to flora and fauna on a daily basis." Tenzin Wild, co-founder - The Last Magazine En savoir plus .
"It's a come in, buy your sneakers, get out kinda spot." DJ Clark Kent, DJ En savoir plus .