Duncan Quinn
8 Spring St (Elizabeth & Bowery)
212.226.7030
www.duncanquinn.com
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.
Lee Harkness Shirt Co.
Available at:
Eleven, 15 Prince St.
212.334.5334
Jussara Lee, 11 Little West 12th St
212.242.4128
www.leeharknessshirtco.com
Though you might feel as though you’ve landed in the “Get Smart” opening sequence in search of it, Lee Harkness Shirt Co. is well worth the wild goose-chase. Almost comically sequestered, Lee Harkness requires shoppers to enter vintage store Eleven, proceed through a door marked ‘Employees Only,’ and descend down a white ladder to finally discover their quarry. What sets Lee Harkness apart in the increasingly popular return to men’s bespoke tailoring is a detail that dates back to the 19th century: the detachable collar. Choose from solid or patterned shirts and four different collar types to create your new favorite shirt.
Liquor Store
235 W Broadway (at White St)
212.226.5476
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.
A.P.C.
131 Mercer St (Spring & Prince)
212.966.9685
www.apc.fr
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.