<strong>The Prada store in SoHo:</strong> The downtown neighborhood is populated by big luxury stores as well as more indie boutiques.
The Prada store in SoHo: The downtown neighborhood is populated by big luxury stores as well as more indie boutiques.
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<strong>The MOMA Design Store:</strong> As much museum as gift shop, this Soho spot is a must-stop for shopping inspiration.
The MOMA Design Store: As much museum as gift shop, this Soho spot is a must-stop for shopping inspiration.
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<strong>Burberry on Madison Avenue:</strong> Gazing into the windows of high-end uptown stores sort of counts as sightseeing.
Burberry on Madison Avenue: Gazing into the windows of high-end uptown stores sort of counts as sightseeing.
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<strong>Madison Avenue shopping:</strong> "Madison Avenue still holds it down for luxury brands," says stylist Alex Sweterlitsch.
Madison Avenue shopping: "Madison Avenue still holds it down for luxury brands," says stylist Alex Sweterlitsch.
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<strong>Strolling Madison Avenue:</strong> The architecture and people watching on the storied shopping street is part of the experience.
Strolling Madison Avenue: The architecture and people watching on the storied shopping street is part of the experience.
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<strong>Central Park:</strong> When you need a break from shopping uptown, this magnificent green space is just a short walk away.
Central Park: When you need a break from shopping uptown, this magnificent green space is just a short walk away.
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<strong>Louis Vuitton pop-up, Lower East Side:</strong> The downtown neighborhood offers a mix of bigger brands and smaller, edgier ones.
Louis Vuitton pop-up, Lower East Side: The downtown neighborhood offers a mix of bigger brands and smaller, edgier ones.
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<strong>Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg:</strong> Probably the 'Burg's most well-known block for shopping and hanging, Bedford still hosts a few obscure spots with surprising finds.
Bedford Avenue, Williamsburg: Probably the 'Burg's most well-known block for shopping and hanging, Bedford still hosts a few obscure spots with surprising finds.
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<strong>Greenwich Village:</strong> Some of the prettiest blocks in the city turn up in the local-feeling, neighborhood-y Village.
Greenwich Village: Some of the prettiest blocks in the city turn up in the local-feeling, neighborhood-y Village.
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<strong>Williamsburg Bridge:</strong> There's great shopping outside of the borough of Manhattan, starting with Williamsburg.
Williamsburg Bridge: There's great shopping outside of the borough of Manhattan, starting with Williamsburg.
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