STYLE AND THE CITY Barneys New York’s flair for fashion—brash, exuberant, and always trendsetting—is finally getting the coffee-table-book treatment (Rizzoli; $85). “Barneys not only follows the rise and fall of New York City over the decades, it’s inextricably fused to it,” says the volume’s editor, Christopher Bollen. The compelling photo diary he’s assembled lavishes attention on sumptuous campaigns with Linda Evangelista, outré windows dressed by Simon Doonan, and cheeky newspaper ads from the 1960s. But the story it tells often leads back to the city itself. “It was like a meeting point for New Yorkers,” says Bollen of the retailer—”a club house, a social scene, and a highly curated indoor dose of freedom.”
JITROIS
LA PERLA
RALPH LAUREN
This French design house is celebrated for its expert work with luxury leathers. 959 Madison Ave., 917-2390933; jitrois.com
Founded in 1954 by Italian corset-maker Ada Masotti, La Perla now offers everything from swimwear to perfume. 803 Madison Ave., 212-5700050; laperla.com
Since its inception in 1968, the label has put its stamp on everything from tuxedos to tennis skirts. Women’s and Home Flagship, 888 Madison Ave., 212-434-8000; Men’s Flagship, 867 Madison Ave., 212-606-2100; ralphlauren.com
JOHN VARVATOS The designer’s love of Motor City rock ’n’ roll is apparent in his trendy, tailored menswear. 765 Madison Ave., 212-7602414; johnvarvatos.com
LOUIS VUITTON Go for monogrammed leather bags and luxury trunks galore. 661 Fifth Ave., 212-605-9910; louisvuitton.com
KATE SPADE
MICHAEL KORS
Stop by the VIP Salon to try on the latest collection with a glass of Champagne in hand. 789 Madison Ave., 212-9880259; katespade.com
Every season caters to the designer’s glamorous, jet-set-chic clientele. 601 Fifth Ave., 212-582-2444; michaelkors.com
KIT AND ACE
MULBERRY
Founded by a former head designer for Lululemon, the brand rose to prominence with its signature cashmere blend. 255 Elizabeth St., 844-5486223; kitandace.com
Since launching in the 1970s, the brand has become synonymous with premier leather handbags and luggage. 605 Madison Ave., 212-256-0632; mulberry.com
LALIQUE
QIVIUK
The French master of all things crystal continues to expand its offerings. 609 Madison Ave., 212-355-6550; lalique.com
The knitwear company specializes in clothing made in its namesake material, a superfine fiber from the inner down of a musk ox. 40 E. 58th St., 212-826-3388; qiviuk.com
LANDS’ END Since former Dolce & Gabbana President Federica Marchionni took the helm last year, this catalogue brand has received a stylish update. 650 Fifth Ave., 212-247-9351; landsend.com
RAG & BONE American staples get the British tailoring treatment at this in-demand label. 182 Columbus Ave., 212-3627138; rag-bone.com
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE The Fifth Avenue store has stood as a pillar of New York’s fashion industry since 1924. 611 Fifth Ave., 212-753-4000; saksfifthavenue.com
SALVATORE FERRAGAMO The Italian luxury lifestyle brand is favored by New York socialites and investment bankers. 655 Fifth Ave., 212-759-3822; ferragamo.com
SMYTHSON From Grace Kelly to Sigmund Freud, the British brand has been the longtime choice for quality leather goods. 667 Madison Ave., 212-265-4573; smythson.com
TOMAS MAIER Browse casual essentials within a chic 19th-century townhouse in the West Village. 407 Bleecker St., 212-547-
REINSTEIN|ROSS, GOLDSMITHS A NYC original since 1985, R|R jewelry is designed and hand-fabricated in their own Manhattan workshops. Visit them at one of their two locations – Madison Avenue and in the Meatpacking District. See the jewelry being made. Shop for contemporary rings, earrings, chains and more, or drop in and talk to them about ordering a custom piece designed and made especially for you. Madison Avenue Store and Workshop 29 East 73rd Street 212.772.1901 Downtown Store, Workshop and Gallery 30 Gansevoort Street 212.226.4513
ReinsteinRoss.com @ReinsteinRoss
8383; tomasmaier.com
TORY BURCH Chic patterns and relaxed, easy silhouettes make Tory
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