New York City is shopping paradise for shop alcoholics, rightly famous for its high end boutique, indie designers and the best departmental stores in the world including Bloomingdale's and Macy’s NYC and almost all popular brands. Shopping options are limitless in the city from midtown Manhattan to small farmers market in Brooklyn, an array of trendy products fits every lifestyle. Take a tour with us through this post to know popular shopping spots in NYC.
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Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue is known for high end fashion, one of the world's most expensive street where you can find almost all famous stores. It runs from north to south all through Manhattan. There is luxury boutiques and big departmental stores besides all the trendy brands-Tiffany and Company, Fortunoff, Emanuel Ungaro, Prada, Bulgari, Ferragamo, Versace, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bergdorf-Goodman and many more.
Soho
It runs from Broadway to Sixth Avenue and attracts shoppers from all categories. Visit Soho to shop for cheap fashion street fashion to upscale designer grab, favorite destination for designers, furniture hunters, cult fashion brands and many more. There is MoMA Design Store which gives you the complete look of famed midtown museum and Chinese home emporium Pearl River is a New York classic.
Williamsburg
Williamburg is heaven to all the artist lovers with the presence of the Brooklyn Flea and Artists & Fleas. There are antiques from all over the world and famous stores such as Jumelle, Graymarket, Bird and H.W. Carter & Sons augments the market'svalue. There are famous furniture stores such as the Future Perfect, Organic Modernism, RePop and A&G Merch.
Nolita
Nolita is home to some of the best boutiques from all over the world and less famous designer labels at the same place. Stop by at Nolita if you want accessory bonanza, chic and colourful handbags for women, affordable and funky jewellery. The place is quieter as compare to other markets and rates are reasonable. There is Odin, White Chalk, De Vera, Sigerson Morrison, Calypso, Gant, Vince, Lord Willy’s, Poppy and many more.
Greenwich Village
The place is located in lower Manhattan and famous among bargainers. Look for gifting shops, speciality bookstore and antique shops, record stores and gourmet food markets dominate Greenwich Village. You can get great things at discount and has several brands in a small area to give you an idea of best choices available.
Diamond District
The market is located at West 47th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues.Here you can get great things at great discounts ranging from clothing to electronics.
The Time Warner Center
It is situated next to Columbus Circle and all the popular brands available under one roof including Swarovski, J. Crew and many more.
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