364 Best Places to Shop in New York City, New York

The well-heeled woman looking to find designer apparel without breaking the bank---or someone shopping for her---would be wise to stop in here. This four-story packed-to-the-gills spot is filled with all manner of clothes from the likes of Badgley Mishka, Karl Lagerfeld, along with lesser-known names, including unique sweaters, black-tie dresses, hats, and more. Handbags of every color and size are available, while unique yet reasonably priced jewelry and other accessories line the store's corners and walls.

If you're in the market for vintage diamonds, this is the place, whether your taste is for tiaras, Art Deco settings, or sparklers once worn by a Vanderbilt or a movie star on a red carpet. Part of the 100-year-old company's own collection, the stackable diamond eternity bands, as rings or as bracelets, are hugely popular. But even just for browsing, the welcoming staff is happy to have guests come see the store's gems, available in glamorous pieces representing every color of the rainbow. In late 2025, Fred Leighton will move to a larger space in the neighborhood, where customers can see the manufacturing process firsthand. 

Operated by a nonprofit that puts all proceeds toward combating AIDS and homelessness, this New York institution has an impressive collection of previously owned books of many genres. Literary, cultural, and benefit events are held here frequently—including StorySLAMS put on by The Moth. There's a full calendar on the website. The café is a popular spot for laptop-toting creative types.

If you're after that casually glamorous Parisian vibe, look no further than Isabel Marant. Long a favorite of globe-trotting fashionistas, the tailored jackets, shorts, and flirty dresses are eclectic and sophisticated, with textured, deeply hued fabrics.

Pointy toes, low vamps, narrow heels, ankle-wrapping straps—these British-made shoes have sexy features and are sometimes more comfortable than they look. There's also a special bridal shoe collection, along with bags, backpacks, and accessories, and a limited selection of sneakers and dress shoes for men.

This chic New York–based boutique was started by two women who believed that sexy, pretty lingerie should be everyday wear—and comfortable, too. The stock consists of well-known brands like Cosabella and Natori, as well as Journelle's own line. Staff are approachable and helpful. There are now a handful of Journelle stores around the city, including in SoHo and on the Upper East Side.

Housed in a 19th-century building that was home to U.S. president Chester A. Arthur and, later, William Randolph Hearst's New York Journal, this rambling, three-level shop stocks 10,000 food products from 80 different countries. Even if you don't intend to buy something, it's worth wandering around Kalustyan's to ogle at the aisles of exotic and hard-to-find foodstuffs. 

Opened in 1983 by the late Nach Waxman, a member of the James Beard Foundation’s Hall of Fame, this is so much more than a cookbook shop, with its vast selection of books on food history and culture, beverages, operations and technical manuals, out-of-print finds, and a "terrific array of great food writing," too. With about 12,000 books and magazines in stock, it's no wonder that culinary icons like Julia Child, James Beard, and three-star Michelin chefs have been among the charming shop's customers. The iconic store also has fun with food, serving up a 506-piece puzzle on the Italian sandwich, for example, and contests for cooking enthusiasts. 

Stop in at this artisanal chocolatier's small store and café to purchase some treats and dive into a cup of thick, heavenly hot chocolate, some decadent desserts, or both. The Paris-based outfit sells handmade truffles, chocolates, and pastries that could lull you into a chocolate stupor. There are additional outposts in Rockefeller Center, Pennsylvania Station, and at The Shops at Columbus Circle, in the Deutsche Bank Center.

This French label has been around since 1889 and is the oldest French fashion house still in existence. Lanvin's signature look is understatedly elegant; think simple but unique dresses, wide-leg pants, and silk blouses. This U.S. flagship store also offers menswear, handbags, and wallets with the signature Lanvin logo, earrings, and some footwear. Lanvin Lab by Future, a unisex collection, is on-site, too.

This LGBTQ+-friendly and woman-owned gift shop became a hit in Astoria when it opened in 2013 and has since expanded to several other locations, including Brooklyn. This Jackson Heights store offers a little bit of everything: home decor, quirky totes, pop culture items, metaphysical goods, inclusive children’s books, cocktail supplies, jewelry, and more. It’s a one-stop-shop if you’re searching for a cool souvenir or thoughtful little gift.

If you loved Barney's, make a beeline for this high-end women's clothing store founded by French native Ludivine Gregoire. Originally located in Greenwich Village and focused solely on French designers, this relocated boutique's inventory now carries many of today's fashion trendsetters, like Brandon Maxwell, Gabriela Hearst, Missoni, R13, Emilia Wickstead, and The Elder Statesman, among others.

This canopied marketplace offers an array of funky African and African-inspired jewelry, Afrocentric art and wood carvings, and festive clothing, mudcloth fabrics, and colorful textiles peddled by vendors hailing from countries like Senegal, Nigeria, Kenya, Gambia, and Ghana. On weekends with nice weather, more vendors open and some shops can tailor items for you right on the spot. It's a one-stop shopping experience: patrons can get their hair braided, sample traditional African cuisine, or pick up some beautiful, authentic African garb.

This unassuming shop is a treasure trove of many different types of items, dating as far back as the 1900s. Costume jewelry resides in several spots around the small space, while there are also eye-catching glassware, paintings, elaborate mirror frames, some furniture, and even accessories, like Lucite purses. Martine, the owner of the store and the collection, had two other stores in the area before opening this location 15 years ago, and started out displaying—and selling—her wares at the flagship Bloomingdale’s department store, so she knows her stuff.

A well-chosen collection of clothes, accessories, and objects from some of the most exciting independent designers in the world is on display at this minimalist, industrial-chic boutique. Try on a hot-pink blazer from Eckaus Latta, a colorful patchwork blouse by Sophie Andes Gascon, or a classic silhouette from Paris Georgia. Zadeh's own line is also available, and she sometimes stocks flea-market finds from her travels.

A bibliophile's dream, this friendly indie bookstore has a wide selection of books and literary magazines. There's a particularly well-curated poetry section. Author events are held frequently, in person and online.

Highlights of the museum's sprawling shop are a phenomenal book selection, as well as posters, stationery, tote bags, umbrellas, and decorative pillows covered in prints of famous artworks on display. Reproductions of statuettes and other objets d'art fill the gleaming cases. Apparel is far more than T-shirts, with stylish scarves and wraps patterned with art designs and motifs. Don't miss the jewelry selection, with its medieval-, Byzantine- and Egyptian-inspired baubles. Everything is impeccably crafted and more than just an NYC souvenir.

Located on the museum's first floor off the main lobby, MoMA's in-house shop stocks uniquely creative housewares, jewelry, toys, an array of art reproductions, and an incredible selection of books about painting, sculpture, film, and photography. Across the street is the MoMA Design Store ( 44 W. 53rd St.), where you can find Charles and Ray Eames furniture reproductions, vases designed by Alvar Aalto, and lots of clever toys. You won't find more ingenious, practical souvenirs anywhere in town. (There's also a location in SoHo.)

The clothes here at this studio have a dreamy, ethereal quality that is decidedly feminine. Silk gowns are fluid and soft, while blazers and coats are more tailored. The wedding dresses are popular with brides who want a dreamy but understated look.

When you walk into this revered shop, the pungent, funky aromas will immediately announce to your olfactory glands that you've entered a cheese shop. Since 1962, Murray's has been making Bleecker Street the cheesiest spot in the city, stocking various cheddars, Bries, chèvres, Goudas, Gruyères, Manchegos, and stinky varieties. They also peddle artisanal cured meats, sausages, crackers, nuts, jams, and condiments. You can even take home a Murray's T-shirt or tote bag with "BIG CHEESE" scrawled across it.

Located in Grand Central Terminal, the symbolic heart of New York City's transit system, this museum store and gallery features an eclectic array of merchandise all linked to the MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority), from straphanger ties to earrings made from old subway tokens. Pick up a toy version of a subway car—with many lines to choose from—along with adult and children's apparel, items for babies and toddlers, accessories, posters, and books on public transportation and New York City.

Owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Mark and Katrina Parris, NiLu specializes in locally made home goods and furnishings, apparel, books, and crafts. The Harlem residents affectionately named the kitschy gift shop after their two sons, Nigel and Luke. The couple emphasizes fair-trade products and is dedicated to showcasing the rich culture, artistry, and unique attributes of Harlem and other special places around the world. Expect to find a great assortment of gifts from women-owned brands, ranging from candles from Harlem Candle Co. to Adjourn Teahouse blends, coffee-table books, art prints, and more.

It's easy to understand the cultlike status of Opening Ceremony, a concept store filled with eclectic goods. The brand's owners are constantly globe-trotting to soak up the work of foreign designers and bring back the best clothing, products, and vintage items to showcase in their store. Hong Kong, Japan, Brazil, and the United Kingdom have all been represented. The Howard Street address is two connected stores, with stock that includes shoes, kids' clothes, books, and women's and menswear. Both spaces also double as galleries for modern art and installations.

There are now several & Other Stories in New York and California, but this was the first U.S. outpost of the popular shop owned by Swedish megastore H&M. The inventory focuses on midrange clothes and bold twists on staples designed in Paris and Stockholm. Chunky sweaters, pointy-toed flats, and printed coats are just the beginning. This is a great place to browse: you're sure to find something delightful and not over-the-top expensive.

Three floors stocked with brand-name exercise wear and all kinds of accessories, plus a super-knowledgeable staff working in the shoe department who give advice on what kind of footwear is right for you, make this a go-to for New Yorkers, whatever their sport. In-store offerings focus on the season, which means lots of swimwear in summer and ski goods in winter, but there's always plenty of running gear.

Looking for that unique gift or souvenir you'll never find in a corporate chain shop? Then stop into this matchbox-sized charmer specializing in the wacky, whimsical, and charming. There are novelty greeting cards, funny coffee mugs, books for kids, and candles with unorthodox scents.