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This month FashionClub.com heads
to the Big Apple for the hottest East
Coast Fashion one little island
(Manhattan!) has to offer. Use the
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| Goth looks good in Anna Sui’s purple and black flagship store. Vintage accessories and rock posters line the walls adding to the punkier-than-thou vibe. |
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| Just down the street from Teany on the lower East Side, we unearthed (with the help of FashionClub.com graphic designer and former NYC resident, Pamela) a real treasure--Edith and Daha. We spent over an hour combing through their massive collection of quality vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories. |
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| No trip to NY is complete without a stop at this trendy, easy-on-your-Louis-Vuitton-wallet staple. Wear comfortable shoes because the store has several floors and loads of merchandise. Patience is a virtue here—you must be ready to comb the racks to find the perfect deal! |
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For lux merchandise like high-end perfumes, Pucci scarves, and the latest “it” bag, look no further than 5th Avenue’s Henri Bendel. The high-end department store carries the most exclusive brands and features marble floors and an elegantly curved staircase. |
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We couldn’t wait to check out the super hip Marc store on Bleecker Street that features the hot designer’s less expensive ready-to-wear collection. |
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Save your “Don’t Feed the Models” t-shirt for another day when you head to this chic French-Moroccan restaurant in stylish Nolita. Perfect for people- and style-watching, it’s frequented by artist types and slim Parisian-looking models. We recommend the olive and feta appetizer and the meatballs in a spicy sauce, with hard-boiled eggs, cucumber and yogurt. |
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You’ve probably heard of this divine bakery in Manhattan’s West Village (conveniently located across the street from Marc by Marc Jacobs). Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen frequent it as does just about anyone else in the city who has a sweet tooth--it was even featured on an episode of Sex in the City. We can attest that it deserves all the acclaim it receives. Delish! |
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| Haven’t you heard? Tea is the new coffee. While you’re uptown at 5th Avenue trying on Pucci scarves at Henri Bendel, head to the Japanese department store Takashimaya and take the elevator down to the elegant Tea Box Café for an East meets West afternoon tea (in a stylish bento box) that will provide you with the serenity and energy you’ll need for more shopping! |
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| Tea-loving tunester Moby and his ex-girlfriend co-own a tiny but hip vegan tearoom on the lower East Side, just down the street from Edith and Daha (see “Where to Shop”). For only $14, sample yummy sandwiches, scones, and petit fours in the charming, minimalist café. There’s also an even tinier take-away shop next door. Tip: The Earl Grey Crème tea is tops! |
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| The lower East Side’s Tenement Museum offers a rare and moving look at the history of the garment industry in the 1800s. Find out how immigrant families lived and work in New York City’s Garment District plus get insight into how the industry has evolved over time. |
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art:
In addition to the special Chanel exhibit, which closed on August 7, the Metropolitan is filled with inspiring art from medieval to modern times. To see images from the Chanel Exhibit, click here. |
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You may have to head to CBGB’s soon if you want to see inside the rock-n-roll institution, which has seen performances by all the notorious punk bands like The Ramones, because it’s scheduled to shut down. We checked out an all-ages show |
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and rocked out to the sounds of an all-teen punk band. If you want to help save CBGBs, purchase a shirt like the one worn on last season’s The OC. |
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