New York Shopping

BARNEYS
Barneys stocks only what's newest and hippest, so you'll find designers whose names everyone knows, as well as those known only to fashion cognoscenti-say, Proenza Schouler, Behnaz Sarafpour and Tess Giberson.
www.barneys.com

BERGDORF GOODMAN
Some shoppers actually dress up to visit this luxurious store, which showcases classics and new talent. The store is beautifully laid out, the shoe department marvelous and the designer boutiques extraordinary.
www.bergdorfgoodman.com

BLOOMINGDALES
Bloomingdale's opened in 1879, it is one of the most venerable names in Manhattan yet keeps up with every trend. It's an icon among its fans, and tourists and locals alike buy logo items emblazoned with the stores name or sobriquet, "Bloomie's".
www.bloomingdales.com

BORRELLI
The ultimate Italian tailor favored by many a male film star offers exquisite shirts as well as a full line of beautiful suits, coats and sweaters, both custom-made and off the rack.
www.luigiborrelli.com

CALVIN KLEIN
The Bronx-born American designer who re-made the American fashion industry in the 1970s has expanded beyond refined sportswear into sheos, accessories and home furnishings.
www.calvinkleininc.com

CARTIER
Cartier opened in Paris in 1847 and has been famous for beautiful design ever since, creating such signature pieces as the three-band ring and the Portico Mystery CLock. It sells beautiful jewelry and wathces, plus leather goods and other luxuries.
www.cartier.com

CHANEL
Coco Chanel created the little black dress and added slacks to a womans wardrobe. Now Karl Lagerfeld designs the styles that will last forever and the accessories, shoes and scents to go with them.
www.chanel.com

DKNY
Donna Karan delivers what New York women want, comfortable clothes that coordinate easily. Plenty of colorful blouses, dresses, miniskirts, combat jackets and accessories.
www.dkny.com

DOLCE & GABBANA
Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have dressed every Hollywood and Broadway star in fashions that exude heat. This spacious and beautiful store is their flagship.
www.dolcegabbana.it

DOYLE & DOYLE
Doyle and Doyle offers some very alluring, historic estate jewelry in prime condition.
www.doyledoyle.com

EMPORIO ARMANI
At this flagship of Giorgio Armani's less expensive line, you get the same great design at a fraction of the price.
www.emporioarmani.com

ERES
In 1968 Eres opened in Paris on place de la Madeleine, selling the ultimate swimwear-bikinis, suits and other one-pieces. Today it issues a cruise collection in November and a summer collection in January. Equally beautiful and flattering lingerie is offered as well now.
www.eresparis.com

EYE CANDY
The bags, costume jewerly and sunglasses here are the stuff of whimsical dreams.
www.eyecandystore.com

FENDI
The flashy Fendi label conveys the message of money and glitz, and women wear Fendi for that reason. This flagship store sells the full line: handbags, shoes, accessories and furs.
www.fendi.com

GAS
This outpost of the St. Tropez and Paris jeweler has lovely inspirational handmade jewelry made with semi-precious stones.
www.gasbijoux.com/en

GIORGIO ARMANI
The ultimate designer for men and women makes suits in understated fabrics with superb detailing.
www.giorgioarmani.com

JEFFREY
Jeffrey Kalinsky opened this giant industrial-chic boutique in the blighted Meatpacking District before it became so very hip. The shoe department is chock full of Manolos and other designer names.
www.jeffreynewyork.com

JIMMY CHOO
Velvet-quilted sofas and satin-covered chairs set the tone at this flagship store selling the exquisite shoes and purses by this legendary Malaysian designer.
www.jimmychoo.com

LACOSTE
The alligator has been around sonce French tennis champion Rene Lacoste, nicknamed 'alligator,' sold his first polo shirt in 1933. Today, Christophe Lemaire is re-energizing the company, adding fragrance, home fabrics, eyewear, underwear and footwear.
www.lacoste.com

MACYS
Macy's calls itself the "world's largest department store." The Cellar stocks housewares and culinary delights, and clothing, generally mainstream, comes from a range of well-known names.
www.macys.com

PAUL STUART
This pricey haberdashery, which opened in 1938, feels like something from Savile Row. It sells fine quality suits, Italian dress shirts, Irish argyles and other great looking traditional fashions for men. Women can find similar-silk cashmere turtlenecks, pinstripe pantsuits and leather jackets.
www.paulstuart.com

RALPH LAUREN
Bronx native Ralph Lauren sells his distinguished cowboy and English country heritage looks in the Rhinelander Mansion, one of a handful of such turn-of-the-century houses in Manhattan.
www.polo.com

PRADA
Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas desinged this $40 million store. The scooped out ground floor is a performing space. Even the dressing rooms are high-tech. Of the designers five stores in Manhattan, this is the one to visit.
www.prada.com

SHANGHAI TANG
Asian cut and styling inform the youthful fashions at this store. Piping, clasps and Chinese frog closures detail the womens jackets and blouses fashioned from pagoda prints.
www.shanghaitang.com

STELLA MCCARTNEY
Stella McCartney began her rise to stardom at Chloe and continues in partnership with Gucci. In this store fitting rooms are lined with marquetry or hand printed fabric. Her full line of well tailored but nicely draped fashions are for sale.
www.stellamccartney.com

TIFFANY
Tiffany is famous for its superb silver and crystal and its beautiful design. Although some prices are very high, it also displays more moderately priced luxury gifts. All are packaged in the signature duck-egg blue box tied with a red or white ribbon.
www.tiffany.com