A spotlight _ new york
Extraordinary boutiques By Marwan Naaman
Manhattan is a shopper’s paradise. The island’s Downtown is particularly appealing for those seeking offbeat, one-of-a-kind boutiques offering unique retail experiences. Here are four stores where fashion and design have melded to create extraordinary spaces in which to shop.
and various ballerina flats by Australian brand Bloch. More than just a retail space, Beyond 7 is a veritable haven for those seeking to discover up-and-coming or newly trendy brands. 623 W. 27th St., tel. 1.212.643.4810, store. beyond7boutique.com
Beyond 7 If Carrie Bradshaw were a flesh-and-blood person, this is where she would spend most of her free time. Iconic boutique Beyond 7, in Chelsea, is set inside a grand, late-19thcentury structure that was once the popular nightclub Tunnel (back in the ‘80s). The high beams, exposed brick and unfinished wood floors serve as a dramatic backdrop for the niche clothing brands available here. The avid female shopper will find items like an animal print dress by British brand Issa; a velvet blazer by Japanese label Akiko Ogawa;
Espasso Even though home accessory stores abound in Manhattan, few are as dramatic looking as Espasso, an all-white, ultra-minimalist but expansive space that sells mid-century and contemporary Brazilian furniture. Owned by São Paulo native Carlos Junqueira, the Tribeca space carries anything and everything from light fixtures, trays, vases, mirrors and coat hangers to bar stools, benches, coffee tables, desks, sofas, dining room tables and more. Featured designers include Carlos Motta, Arthur Casas, Branco &
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Four New York boutiques are taking the retail experience to new horizons
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