Manhattan’s Upper East Side is where some of the wealthiest New Yorkers live and
it's also where Michael Kors
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they shop. You might not be able to live there, but
no one can stop you from shopping there. Even if you can’t afford some of the
high prices, it’s fun to browse and even try on a few things. The Upper East
Side is bounded by 59th and 110th Streets and the East River and Central Park
East.Other People Are ReadingHow to Shop Like a Celebrity in New York CityHow to
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MoreInstructions 1Feast your eyes on the textiles, home furnishings and
kitchenware at the Conran Shop, 407 E. 59th St., at First Ave. You’ll feel like
you’re in a modern art museum at the two-story modernist store, which focuses on
home design with a selection of Eames chairs and Noguchi coffee tables. You can
also find funky electronics, vases, desk accessories, gifts, textiles, lighting,
linens and top-of-the-line kitchen supplies.2Stop in your tracks when you reach
the legendary Bloomingdales, at 1000 Third Ave. and 59th St. The landmark
department store has been catering to sophisticated New York shoppers since
1886. Here, you can find stylish but affordable lines and nearly every designer
in the universe, from Burberry to Michael Kors, and then some. When you've
worked up an appetite--and you will--lunch at any one of four restaurants in the
store.3Visit Barney’s New York, at 660 Madison Ave., near the intersection of
61st St. This store, a favorite of many New Yorkers and the characters on TV’s
“Will & Grace," is a sophisticated designer department store. You can find
clothing from cult designers like Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs and Prada in this 9-floor
store. Check out Fred's, the top-floor restaurant and bar, and the Barney’s
industrial style Co-Op department, featuring edgy, funkier styles.4Browse
through the distinctive clothing and accessories at Anne Klein New York, 655
Madison Ave., at 60th St. The flagship store carries signature Anne Klein items,
including her sleek suits and career dresses, handbags, tailored belts and
classic pumps. The store is sophisticated and plush and the sales staff is
extremely helpful.5Satisfy your shoe fetish at Nadine and David, 1029 Third
Ave., at 61st St., where you can try on Nadine Levenson’s wild and fun shoes and
accessories. You will find one-of-a-kind items at Nadine and David, because many
of the items are designed by Nadine herself or purchased from small European
makers. Expect to see crocodile, leopard-print and more.6Lose yourself in the
beautiful wares at Shanghai Tang, 714 Madison Ave., near the intersection of
63rd St., where you’ll find modern Chinese chic clothing and accessories. You’ll
marvel at the painstaking attention to detail and craftsmanship involved in the
creation of this clothing for men, women and children, along with a line of home
furnishings and gifts.7Play the diva at Giorgio Armani, 760 Madison Ave., near
65th St., a four-floor wonderland of Italian style. This beautiful store,
complete with its doorman, dark wood floors and marble walls, carries Armani’s
power suits, beaded evening dresses, cocktail dresses, tuxes, and more. Evening
wear, located on the fourth floor, includes red-carpet gowns and men’s evening
wear. The dressing rooms in this store are bigger than some apartments.8Enjoy
the brilliant fabric, textiles and clothing at Marimekko, 1262 Third Ave., near
73rd St. Marimekko, a Finnish company known for its graphic color, will
overwhelm your senses with its distinctive linens and table settings, its funky
clothing and fun accessories.9Try on some oversized sunglasses, among other
delectable things, at designer Michael Kors’ boutique, 974 Madison Ave., at 76th
St. This store for the jet set caters to the designer’s glamorous followers and
you can partake as well. Check out the bikini collection, his distinctive jeans
and his one-of-a-kind sportswear separates. This store carries only women’s
clothing and accessories, but men can enjoy the comfy chairs and coffee table
books while they wait.10Be a bride at the unforgettable Vera Wang, 991 Madison
Ave., at 77th St. Wang offers gowns for every kind of bride, from simple lines
to showstopper gowns, complete with layers and ruffles. Made-to-order dresses
are available and try to visit during the designer’s sample sales in June and
December. The story also carries ready-to-wear fashion, fragrance, eyewear,
footwear, lingerie, fine papers, jewelry and home collections.11Enjoy designer
thrift at the Spence-Chapin Thrift Shop, 1473 Third Ave., at 83rd St . The Thrift
Shop gets its stock from the designer and high-quality castoffs of the blueblood
families who send their youngsters to the Spence and Chapin Schools in Manhattan
(Gwyneth Paltrow is a Spence alum). It's all for a good cause, since the
proceeds are donated to charity. You’ll find Lauren, Lacoste, Prada, Miu-Miu,
Herrara, Marc Jacobs and more in this jam-packed store.Tips & WarningsJust
like many sections of New York, retail establishments come and go often. It's
best to check ahead at New York Magazine's or Timeout New York's websites, both
of which frequently update their listings (see Resources).
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