New York Magazine - Flipbook - Page 64
NOLITA
Nolita, short for North of Little Italy, is the lessvisited counterpart of SoHo. The neighbourhood exudes a charming, trendy atmosphere,
which is fairly obvious by the mobs of stylish
people who strut about the streets. Composed
of narrow streets and carefully curated window
displays, Nolita boasts boutiques such as
Vince, warm, Babel Fair, Lingo, which all sell
curated selections of women’s and menswear.
Those are just a handful of the boutiques this
area has to offer; if you fancy just wandering
around, you’re sure to come across excellent
boutiques on your own.
UPPER EAST SIDE
The upper East Side is well-known for its
wealthy residents and upscale high-rises.
following close behind are the strings of
designer shops and high-end department
stores on the world-famous Madison Avenue.
Think Louis Vuitton, Tiffany and Co., Prada,
Valentino and many more, they have it.
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Although it may be a shopping spot for those
willing to splurge, a wander down Madison
Avenue allows for a true New York window
shopping experience.
CANAL STREET
Canal Street is a popular place to go for people
eyeing a designer-looking bag they can’t afford.
The makeshift stalls here sell everything from
“designer” handbags and wallets to watches
and perfumes. Visiting these stalls is as much
an attraction in itself – vendors are eccentric
and friendly and you’ll often hear funny
conversations between themselves. Whether
you believe they’re real or not, it’s a different
side of new York to the glossy streets of upper
East Side. A perfect spot for all you bargain
hunters. Not all the products here are genuine,
but make sure you know the difference
between counterfeit and knock-off pieces;
counterfeit bags are the same in model, colour
and logo whilst the latter are imitations
“inspired” by the originals.
