Shopping

By gregory DelliCarpini Jr.

These shops offer an array of items for any occasion. Whether it ’s a walk in the city or an evening painting Manhattan red, these shops know how to cater to your needs.

PRADA

A true institution in NYC, Prada also has a shop in SoHo. This gorgeous shop has the Italian label’s accessories and items hot off the runway. This elegant spot is where the New York’s worlds to chic fashion and gorgeous architecture merge.

575 Broadway GUCCI

What’s better than shopping for Gucci? Perhaps only shopping for Gucci in Downtown NYC. Gucci is the perfect place to get the very best that this fantastic brand has to offer. This shop has everything from Italiancrafted leather goods to apparel and accessories for men and women.

63 Wooster Street ALLBIRDS

Allbirds is quickly becoming the hottest sustainable sneaker on the market. The brand recently opened a new shop Uptown, where you can browse all of their shoes made from natural, sustainably sourced, and recycled materials. Shop all of their signature sneakers from the Tree Runner to Wool Pipers. These kicks are both comfortable and extremely cool.

201 Columbus Avenue

ERIKA AUSTIN INC.

Shop Erika Austin Inc. online where you’ll find ‘Modern Luxury Heightening the Art of Personal Care.’ Discover signature fragrances, lifestyle and jewelry pieces that are classic, sophisticated yet sexy for everyone on your holiday list. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to One Society Foundation, benefitting luxury artisans in underserved communities around the world.

erikaaustininc.com

JEWELRY BY DESIGN

By toM Massey

Sara Shala is an internationally renowned jewelry designer, whose innovative approach combines classic sensibility with high-tech production. She produces both ready-made and custom pieces. Her designs have been featured in mainstream publications like Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Essence, and Nasdaq, among others.

Prominent arts and entertainment figures wear her distinctive line of jewelry. Sara uses only conflct-free and cultivated gems in her jewelry, and a range of fine metals from sterling to plated to fine gold to platinum.

Her success is a powerful reminder that dreams come true, and our victories only matter if we share them with others. Sara has donated to and raised funds for global causes such as Make-A-Wish, Doctors Without Borders, UN Women, St. Jude’s, and organizations concerned with mental health.

We sat down with Sara to find out a little more about her.

Now that the summer has ended and you’re back from the Hamptons, how have you been spending your time?

I have been fully immersed in creating my new collection, starting to travel more now that things have opened up again, playing tennis, and hiking.

As we head into the holiday season, what is it about this time of year in NYC that you enjoy most? Are there any must-visit places for you?

I love the fall colors in Central Park, I enjoy opera, and I’m very happy that the Metropolitan’s programs are back. I love going to museums and galleries. I suggest the retrospectives of Alexander Calder at MoMa and Jasper Johns at the Whitney.

As a designer living in one of the most eclectic and inspiring cities, where do you find inspiration?

In nature and architecture. I love walking around town and just studying the buildings of NYC. I believe that architecture affects our well-being, and good architecture shapes us and plays a big role in our happiness. My goal is to have my collections inspire the same feelings for others.

Sara Shala New York sarashala.com @sarashalanyc