This innovative footwear powerhouse has been developing a worldwide name for itself since the mid 70’s. Originating in Asia, Jump has been taking the world by storm for decades. They finally opened up their New York flagship in the heart of SoHo. This is where the stylish company introduced the ‘Jump Sneaker Deluxe’ and newly appeared as a sneaker brand. The product is sold across the world, also available in retailers such as Saks, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom and more. Their customer base consists of many celebrities to a wide variety of fashionistas. Don’t hesitate to stop even if it’s just to checkout the revolutionary brand.

This exquisitely curated boutique features pieces from a distinctive mix of up-and-coming and established designers. They carry women’s clothing, shoes and accessories, men’s denim and accessories, and collectibles, jewelry, gifts, beauty products, and home goods. The almost 2000 square foot space includes an antique furniture space in the very back, specializing in vintage lighting. Designers represented at Loopy Mango include Calleen Cordero, Apiece Apart, Mr. Larkin, Hannoh, Laura Urbinati, Pas de Calais, Sphere One, Bensoni, V::Room, Il Bisonte, and Amoskeag XX.

Always classy, always chic, Chanel’s SoHo store offers a little bit of everything classic as well as all of designer Karl Lagerfeld’s more daring pieces. The store itself is divided into smaller rooms with clothing, shoes, jewelry, and cosmetics displayed in intimate black-and-white spaces. The SoHo store has also been known to showcase some of the designer’s most fun and fantastic window displays.

Opened in the former space of the Guggenheim SoHo, Prada’s flagship New York City store is as much an art installation as it is a clothing store. The main focal point of the space is a wooden curve designed by architect Rem Koolhaas to visually connect the open street-level space with the main shopping space on the lower level. Impeccably dressed mannequins adorn the steps of the wave, showcasing the designer’s latest collection. The entire Prada line is here, but the store is also stocked with pieces not on display, so be sure not to miss out and ask.

Just as you’ll find handmade luggage crafted with as much care and attention-to-detail as it was in the 19th century days of Louis Vuitton himself, you can also expect to find old-fashioned customer service at the Louis Vuitton SoHo store, where forms are still meticulously filled out by hand. As an added bonus, customers at the SoHo store enjoy the luxury of browsing free from the constant crowd of tourists who flock to the 57th Street location.

After just two years of launching his eponymous line, Phillip Lim’s collection has quickly become a favorite among celebrities, fashionistas, socialites, and girls in the know.  His clothes are beautiful and put together but still have a touch of madness and creativity that caters to both the uptown girl and downtown girl. Lim opened his first flagship store in the heart of SoHo on Mercer Street. The 1600 square foot space incorporates modern pieces made with time-worn materials. The store carries the women’s collection, the men’s collection, 3.1  Phillip Lim for Tatami Sandals, 88 fine jewelry for 3.1 Phillip Lim and debuting this October, 3.1 Phillip Kid’s wear for little girls from ages 3 to 11 years old.

While not only holding onto its classic roots of the vintage trench coat and a wide selection of contemporary accessories, Burberry in SoHo is also known for its younger and fresher selection. With an incredibly helpful sales team to assist you, you can’t go wrong by taking a jaunt into the SoHo store. Whether you’re looking for the classic plaid accessories or the more daring bikinis and slim jeans, this Burberry has you covered.

Paul Smith’s eclectic designs are filled with quirky details such as an odd-colored button, contrast coloring, or flashy lining on the inside of a suit—yet everything has a distinct English quality and is rooted in its traditionalism. Taking a similar approach to his SoHo store, Paul Smith has opted to forgo the ever-popular airy loft space seen throughout the neighborhood and chosen to house his collections for men and women in five interconnected rooms with a storefront re-creation of the façade of his Nottingham flagship, Willoughby House.

Housed in a lovely SoHo loft space with bare walls and hardwood floors is Jill Stuart’s vintage-inspired soft and feminine clothing. The ready-to-wear line, consisting of five collections a year, is on the main floor, while a selection of hand-picked vintage items are available on the lower level.

Derek Lam chose the intersection of Howard and Crosby for his New York flagship store because the neighborhood has a distinctive local vibe and speaks strongly of what he wants to do as a designer. A fabulous array of handbags, shoes, and clothing is displayed much like art in the gallery-like space designed by the Tokyo-based architecture firm SANAA. Curving walls of transparent acrylic divide the space into bubble-like rooms while preserving the open visual feel. And in the true style of European maisons, Derek Lam has situated his studio above the store and just might be available to design a custom garment or two for his favorite clients.

This family owned and operated Italian label celebrates color with bold patterns, ornate prints, and natural materials.  The label was launched from the family’s fur business in 1994, so expect to see a selection of furs that complement Marni’s luminous designs.   The store’s hypnotic interiors are juxtaposed with sophisticated chiffon blouses, tailored dress pants, and relaxed silk dresses.  For the one-stop shopper, it’s easy to pair purchases with leather accessories that include suede handbags, leather boots, and patent leather Mary Janes.

Tom Ford invites the style-conscious male to a posh, two-level shopping adventure offering high end suiting, one-of-a-kind fragrances, and custom-select shirts in multiple cuff and color options. An appointment will give you access to the velvet-lined elevator and ivory staircase. Upstairs, you can request made-to-measure services for custom suits, ties, shoes, even PJs. Private shopping is available by appointment.

When Parisian designer Isabel Marant opened her first store aux États-Unis in SoHo earlier this year, indie fashion fans lined up to get a fist peek at her newest collection. Filled with loose knits, short dresses, and fringe boots, her effortlessly elegant look is enough to turn a New York City fashion maven into a French bohemian chick stolling carelessly through the Left Bank.

La Maison Unique, Longchamp’s flagship SoHo store, features a landscape staircase created by London designer Thomas Heatherwick, whose work meshes together sculpture art and architecture. This waterfall of steel ribbons creates a series of walkways, landings, and steps that lead to the main retail level, which sits above the street and includes the entire line of men’s and women’s fashion accessories. A professional trade showroom sits on the third floor, along with a garden terrace.

Over the past forty years, Ralph Lauren has developed into a true lifestyle brand with its equestrian motif and East Cost feel. A flag depicting a life-sized polo player adorns the façade of the SoHo location, which carries brands for men and women as well as the home. Prepsters should also be on the lookout for a new flagship location set to open on the corner of Prince and Greene later this year. The new store comes complete with skylights and perhaps even a café on the lower level.

A New York City fashion favorite, Max Azria melds weightless volume, rich materials, and organic elements to create the beautiful signature designs by Max and Lubov Azria. Also available in the SoHo store is the revitalized line Herve Leger by Max Azria, designed to accentuate the modern female silhouette with the iconic bandage dress in mind.

This Austrian hosiery brand is known for its luxurious selection of legwear and lingerie, made with the finest quality and construction. The SoHo store carries everything from crystal-adorned tights and twenties-style fishnets to sheer string bodysuits and a line of sexy and subdued swimwear.

Anna Sui’s SoHo store isn’t large by neighborhood standards, but you’ll have to spend a solid afternoon here to take everything in. From her signature cosmetics and jewelry to runway fashions and vintage finds, every inch of the store exudes classically eclectic Anna Sui, whose designs are reminiscent of a gothic fairy tale perhaps set somewhere between the Victorian Era and Prohibition.

Designer Johan Lindeberg’s elegant, youthful, and active personality is articulately reflected in the fine tailoring and luxe fabrics of J. Lindeberg designs. The slim Swedish silhouette characteristic of J. Lindeberg suits, shirts, and pants can be found on the main level of the SoHo store, while the lower level houses a golfwear line for men and women that exudes all the simplicity and sophistication of a classic J. Lindeberg design.

The clean lines and open space of the Jil Sander SoHo store perfectly complement the minimalist aesthetic and understated elegance of the clothing on display. Jil Sander built this powerful brand through her commitment to refined tailoring and unsurpassed quality, and designer Raf Simons has continued to impress with his classic architectural designs and subtle play on silhouette.

For something a bit more bold and daring—yet without compromising the Italian designer quality of sister label Prada—Miu Miu combines funk, fun, and lots of color all under one brand. The SoHo store boasts an impressive collection of the label’s fun handbags and daring shoes in an atmosphere that reflects the unconventional but always loveable style that Miu Miu brings to each collection.

Parisian designer Barbara Bui’s clean and classic rebel-rocker-chic apparel is available in only one location in the United States—and lucky for us, it’s in SoHo. Fashion savants can find all of the designer’s lines here, including the accessible everyday fashions of Barbara Bui Initials and the chic and sporty pieces of Bui by Barbara Bui.

At Project No. 8, a venture by artist/designer couple Elizabeth Beer and Brian Janusiak, New Yorkers have a unique opportunity to discover intriguing designers whose work exudes exploration and articulation and is not widely—if at all—found in the city. The carefully curated selection currently features designs by Siki Im, Christian Wijnants, Saskia Diez, and Fabrics Interseason. No. 8b, the men’s shop on Orchard Street, and No. 8a, a travel/design shop in the Ace Hotel, are also filled with some of the couple’s favorite finds.

Since expanding from their original location in Williamsburg and opening up a store on Bond Street in 2008, Oak has been enticing local hipsters with some of the best designers in fashion today, carrying labels such as Acne, Alexander Wang, Rick Owens DRKSHDW, Band of Outsiders, Surface to Air, and Rad by Rad Hourani, as well as Oak’s own private label brands: Oak, Oak Black Label, and A.OK.

The over 2000 square-foot flagship store feels more like a 1950’s office than a showroom, and the pristine stark white room is peppered with mid century furniture. The impeccable suits are as sleek and modern as the store with their signature short hemmed flat front pants and cuffs, along with a careful selection of tailored cotton shirts, slim cardigans, and dapper leather dress shoes. Bespoke suits are available by appointment and a favorite for grooms to be. Fabrics run from heavy wools to seersucker depending on the season.

Taavo Somer has taken the same style and aesthetic that make his Freemans restaurant so unique and popular and translated it to his men’s store, Freemans Sporting Club. Located at the entrance to Freemans Alley, the store first catches the eye with the display of beautifully hand-tailored suits that lines the wall. Somer’s background in architecture is evident in the clean classic lines of the suits. Each one is a limited piece, made of vintage dead stock wool and available in slim, standard, and three-piece. Dark wood floors and mismatched lighting fixtures create an atmosphere that is both rustic and sophisticated. Venture to the back of the store for the full service barber shop, outfitted with enameled barber chairs, mosaic tile floors, and an old thin plank wood ceiling. Offering hair cuts, straight razor shaves, and hard-to-find British styling products, this barber shop and men’s store is rife with Old World charm.

This American-born, Paris-based designer opened his high-fashion goth boutique to offer stateside followers access to his designs.  The modern store simplifies your shopping experience with dramatic mirrors, all white interiors (from the designer’s own furniture line), and simple clothing racks that merchandise apparel from multiple seasons. Owens’ style gives shoppers rock couture with slim silhouettes and leather accessories in shades of black, grey, and white.

Exposed brick and metal pipes give this space an industrial feel, but the worn wood underfoot, fresh cut flowers, bare mannequins, and antique typewriter call comfort to mind. The space reflects the aesthetic of the clothes hung on stark rolling racks separated by gender. Find stacks of coveted super soft minimally-treated denim and pima cotton T’s. Gorgeous accessories are draped across tables and leather chairs near the fitting rooms, like printed neck ties, knit gloves, and waxed-cotton duffels.

John Varvatos marries music and fashion, laying out his wares in the space that formally housed the seminal underground punk rock club CBGB’s. The original graffitied walls and the theatrical lighting overhead were left intact, while Varvatos’ minimalist menswear and accessories collection are strewn throughout the store. The stage, also used for live shows, seconds as a platform for footwear. Visitors shop alongside shelves of old vinyl LPs, posters, electric guitars signed by Cheap Track and Velvet Revolver, and a Captain Fantastic pinball machine. ‘What Comes Around Goes Around’ supplies a selection of vintage jackets and concert T’s.

Long evoking a sense of luxury and sensuality, La Perla lingerie is crafted using antique artistry from precious fabrics of the highest quality. One delicate threadwork still found at La Perla is leaver’s lace, which is created using ancient looms that have not been produced since the early 1900s. Also available at the SoHo store is a line of swimwear and La Perla’s prêt-à-porter collection.

Recognized for unique, bold style with classic tailoring, Duncan Quinn offers bespoke suits, ready-to-wear (or custom-made) shirts, brightly colored ties, cuff links, umbrellas, and other accessories.  This tiny shop offers personalized service and attention that the most discerning client demands.  Be forewarned, one of these custom suits will set you back a few thousand dollars.

Known for some of the best fitting jeans amongst the fashion know-it-alls, Acne just unveiled their first flagship store on Greene Street in Soho.  The store is a mix of clothes and design featuring a men’s and women’s collection which includes ready-to-wear lines, accessories, and of course, jeans. The new store has fashioned a modern mix of studio furnishings and classic Swedish Gustavian interior. The name Acne Studio is derived from Acne’s history as a creative collective founded in Stockholm twelve years ago. Today the company consists of Acne Film, Acne Creative, Acne Jr, Acne Digital, and Acne Paper - all working together across creative borders from their headquarters in Stockholm and Paris.

A must shop from the Hawaiian Islands, Aloha Rag New York does not carry tropical motifs or raggedy wares as the name may connote. Quite the contrary, this sleek boutique is a haven for cutting edge designers from 3.1 Phillip Lim and Alexander Wang to Ann Demeulemeester and Comme Des Garcons. This New York outpost focuses on esoteric brands from Japan, the UK and other international markets not readily available on the East Coast. Be sure to visit Aloha Rag’s website — it’s one of very few online destinations for hard-to-get designer labels.

Project No. 8, a GrandLife favorite, opened its doors in 2007, and now owner couple Elizabeth Beer and Brian Janusziak are set to open its second iteration. No. 8b, located on the Lower East Side, will carry on men’s clothing, books, and objects in addition to represening the German furniture line e15. No. 8b should be opening any day now, so stay tuned for updates.

Odin is known for its fantastic service and style. It’s where elegance meets streetwear meets accessories—for men, that is. That’s right, this place is menswear only—bags, rings, jewels, fragrances, gift items, and books. The creative clientele browse through deconstructed selections including unconventional wool blazers with asymmetrical details. Hip t-shirts, shoes, and designer jeans are a plenty, and featured brands include Engineered Garments, Trovata, and Surface to Air, among others.

J. Crew’s first ever men’s store opened in TriBeCa in the summer of 2008. Housing a carefully curated collection of J. Crew favorites that showcase unique washes, quality fabrics and tailored design, the shop mixes the current collection with limited collection and vintage pieces. The original features of the historic landmark building have been maintained - even the bar. With dark floors and grey walls accented by vintage photographs, art, decanters, and whiskey bottles, this is a great place to stop in and browse. The store also hosts a variety of events so be sure to add yourself to the mailing list.

BBlessing has set out to redefine the retail experience as it pertains to modern life. Featuring men’s fashion, men’s and women’s accessories, music, and a unique, tightly edited selection of bleeding edge art, BBlessing gives artists the opportunity to showcase their work in an unconventional setting to reach a new, ever-changing audience. The space is a constantly evolving environment designed by Daniel Jackson of the renowned art collective Surface To Air. Within the boutique, a gallery exhibits quarterly works by group and solo artists.

Cool, very hip styles from Italian designer Ennio Caspasa: men’s and women’s clothes plus shoes for those who would like to build a classy, minimalist and up-to-date wardrobe from one of the fashion world’s top designers.

The stunning New York flagship store of Kiki De Montparnasse (named after Man Ray’s muse) is located in the heart of SoHo. Laid out over two floors, including a 1200 sq ft gallery, this famous erotic lingerie boutique houses a collection of sophisticated lingerie, ready to wear, jewelry and intimate accessories, as well as home, bath, body and beauty products.

This ultra-chic, lifestyle store is modern, friendly, and downtown-cool. Merchandise is arranged by designer, and there is a whole gamut of fashion luminaries from Chloé and Balenciaga to Alice Roi. The array of shoes and accessories includes products from Sonia Rykiel, Anya Hindmarch, Lulu Guinness, and Lambertson Truex.

Owned by one of Australia’s hippest designers, the Nolita flagship store Ksubi offers some of the best denim around—pieces that you’re bound to see Kate Moss and the Olson twins sporting around town. But don’t go just for the jeans; Ksubi also offers fashionable sweaters, dresses, shirts, and sunglasses.

So unassuming in a two-story brick building with virtually no signage, this store attracts clientele like fashion editors and fashionistas who pop in and out for clothes, shoes, accessories, and must-have jeans—anything labeled Marc Jacobs.

Nom de Guerre is located in a multi-level subterranean space that is well known in downtown circles as a former meeting place of the Black Panthers. The store carries streetwear and rare sneakers of the best fashion labels the world can offer.

Opening Ceremony is a multi-faceted environment combining retail space, showroom, and gallery. Their focus is on emerging American talent, as well as young international designers and artists. Pieces from notables such as Renee K, Amus Kitterick, Oi, and Lo Sang are sold alongside one-of-a-kind vintage pieces from Hong Kong. Prices run the gamut from inexpensive to expensive depending on the showcased designers.

Located just one block south of Tribeca Grand, Steven Alan is a lofty showroom featuring the city’s best, along with undiscovered designer clothing, accessories, skincare, shoes, and even music for both men and women. You will find Steven’s own designs as well as those of emerging designers such as Ong, Veena, Rittenhouse, Stellapop, and Christopher Dean.

Founded in 1992, TG170 existed long before the Lower East Side became the shopping destination for fashion savvy New Yorkers that it is today. Originally an art studio, it evolved into a boutique as young designers began expressing an interest in selling their clothes there. TG170 now prides itself on selling interesting collections by young and local designers together with more well-known brands. They currently stock collections by Surface 2 Air, Beckerman, Stetsis; jeans by Cheap Monday, Judy Rosen and J Brand; and a fabulous selection of accessories including purses by Rachel Nasvik and scarves by Sunshine and Shadow.

This SoHo boutique is the brainchild of famed stylist Nevena Borissove. With locations also in LA and Miami, Curve carries the cream of fashion’s cutting edge crop with collections such as Tim van Steenbergen, Helmut Lang, Jasmine di Milo and Isabel Marant. The boutique itself is beautiful with wooden floors and rustic racks, ensuring a fresh shopping experience that gives its clients a new perspective on chic.

Like its namesake, this shop is a magical place. The racks are crammed with an explosion of colorful prints and textures, to festive effect. On one wall, an old Isaac Mizrahi blazer with a surrealistic tea party print hangs alongside a heavily-embroidered Guatemalan huipil and a maxi dress that would make Joseph’s dreamcoat look drab in comparison. The high-low mix is just right here; although the two-tone Chanel spectator pumps are tantalizing, the neon-pink combat boots nearby are more so.

If you are looking for a pair of those increasingly ubiquitous tasseled Justin boots or a T-shirt from an awesomely obscure punk-rock band circa 1981, look no further than this East Village emporium. What it lacks in visible charm it makes up for in inventory; a sizable portion of the vault-like space seems to be dedicated to housing delectably battered footwear, work boots in particular, and the folks who work there are generally eager to help. You won’t find any big-label vintage here, but you will find all of the totally legit and reasonably priced grungy togs you need to relive the 1990s.

The selection here is so tightly edited for the mood of the moment that you’d have no idea that each of these garments came from a different place, time, and designer. Right now, it’s bandage-dress central: it’s the perfect place to pour yourself into a Mugler, a Léger, or an Alaïa. Their inventory offers more than meets the eye, but if nothing catches your eye, you might want to visit sister shop in LA, where they recently obtained a rare and highly covetable pair of twentysomething year-old chain-rimmed Chanel glasses with a matching neckchain. Everything here comes at a price, but pieces like a Paco Rabanne metal space dress are considered fashion history.

Just down the street from Exquisite Costume is Morgan Yakus and Karin Berenson’s home-run of a shop. If you’ve heard of the place, it’s probably because it is known for its offerings from independent contemporary labels like Future Classics or minimalist hippie line Electric Feathers, or because you’ve noticed their eponymous clog boots, which have spawned their own devoted following. But interspersed among the Vibskov and Burffit are a number of pleasing vintage options — a form-fitting Versace number here, a floaty sundress splashed in exuberant florals there. The jewelry cabinet is the same mix of old and new—patinated estate finds like a remarkably delicate ring watch and a necklace of painted geometric blocks sit alongside new pieces from Arielle de Pinto. The owners have a gift for picking out pieces that are subtly provocative and unusual, but always in good taste.

A.P.C. is Jean Touitou’s answer to minimal and quality clothing.  Featuring women’s and men’s “insanely ordinary” fashions and attracting a cult-like following for its denim line, A.P.C. is not to be missed.

Atelier’s new space, located on Spring and Hudson, has allowed them to greatly expand their selection of high-end men’s clothing.  The avant-garde selection features designers such as Ann Demeulemeester, Yohji Yamamoto, and Comme des Garçons.  The muted color palette and carefully deconstructed garments are perfect for the gentleman interested in wearing a one-of-a-kind artistic piece.

An offshoot of Barneys New York, the CO-OP offers younger, edgier and trendier labels than its uptown flagship. Designer wares can be found from Alexander Wang, Daryl K, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Ksubi, Stella McCartney, and Vena Cava. There are two downtown locations - one in Chelsea on 18th St and another in Soho on Wooster St. Twice a year in late February and late August, the masses converge at the Chelsea store for Barney’s infamous Warehouse Sale.

One of “New York’s Best Kept Secrets,” Century 21 has more than fifteen departments of European and American designer merchandise at 25%-75% off retail prices. Designers include Marc Jacobs, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Helmut Lang, and Calvin Klein, among others.

You’d think the East Village couldn’t use another store catering to the skinny jeans/tank top wearing Alpha male. But think again-Cry Wolf is just the place we’ve been looking for. There’s plenty of cool graphic printed tee, jeans, and scarves for men, plus a slew of sexy dresses, and tight trousers for women. Among the favorite labels at Cry Wolf are Acne, Freemont Corpus and Vivenne Westwood.

No wonder Sex and the City chose INA as the place to hold its final wardrobe sale of garments worn by the fashionably frocked cast of four. Although you won’t find anything left from Sarah Jessica Parker’s wardrobe, hip downtown gals will still find plenty of gently used, but still fabulous designer clothes at very reasonable prices. There is also an incredible variety of shoes including labels from Miu Miu, Prada, Sigerson Morrison, Gucci, and Manolo Blahnik.

Seven New York’s much awaited flagship boutique in SoHo is a minimally designed space selling men’s and women’s apparel and accessories. Since April 2000, Seven New York has succeeded in unifying forward-thinking fashion designers from around the world into a single space, coupling retail and editorial exposure with special event production and media relations within the fashion, music, and lifestyle markets. Some of the fashion forward brands featured at Seven include Preen, Eventide, Boudicca, Kim Jones, and Imitation of Christ.