MULBERRY 134 Spring Street 646.669.8380 / mulberry.com/us Mulberry has been making leather goods in Somerset, England, since 1971. In fact, it all started at a kitchen table, where the brand’s founder, Roger Saul, made the first Mulberry leather belts. But the brand has evolved over the decades, opening one factory and then a second. Mulberry’s two British factories are called The Rookery, based in Chilcompton, and The Willows, in nearby Bridgwater. The Rookery was opened in 1989 with 100 employees, and the Willows opened in 2013, named after the nearby Willow Man sculpture. You can shop all for Mulberry’s accessories at its SoHo location.
RALPH LAUREN 109 Prince Street 212.625.1660 / ralphlauren.com Here’s a store in SoHo that you won’t want to miss. Boasting a towering entrance that leads to one of New York’s most impressive selections of quality products, this retail wonder welcomes you to the world of Ralph Lauren. New Yorkers flock here to outfit themselves in the latest offerings from America’s favorite designer. From short-sleeved polos for the golf and tennis courts to elegant evening wear for nights on the town, you’ll find it all at this beautiful boutique. For fall, look out for great double-breasted blazers and embroidered gowns.
SAKS FIFTH AVENUE DOWNTOWN 225 Liberty Street 646.344.6300 / saksfifthavenue.com He’s the man who created the million-dollar shoe. But that’s just one of Stuart Weitzman’s many achievements. After 30 years of designing footwear and being honored with a lifetime achievement award by Footwear News, it’s no wonder Stuart Weitzman is embraced by the shoppers of New York. From flats to pumps to wedges, the brand is known for breathing new life into classic looks. (This season, we’re big fans of the Vanland Boot in stretch suede and the Shorty Bootie.) So when you find yourself at Brookfield Place in FiDi, be sure to stop by Saks Fifth Avenue Downtown, a showcase for several Stuart Weitzman products, and for the very best designer handbags, shoes, jewelry, cosmetics, and gifts the world has to offer. OCTOBER 2017 135