Apple Store
12 MINUTES AWAY - 767 5TH AVENUE, BETWEEN 58TH/59TH
Apple’s flagship, a 32-foot-tall glass cube, glows at the southern entrance of Central Park. Enter and descend into the glowing subterranean vaults where Apple’s latest gadgets abound.
Niketown
12 MINUTES AWAY - 6 EAST 57TH ST, BETWEEN 5TH/MADISON
In the open floor plans with clean, white walls, find thousands of sneakers, athletic gear, and casual knits for men, women, and children.
MoMA Design and Book Store
3 MINUTES AWAY - 11 W 53rd, between 5th/6th
MoMA set the gift shop bar high when it opened its design store in 1939. The huge selection of kitchen gizmos, prints, beautiful home décor, clothing and other unclassifiable trinkets is as artfully curated as the museum itself.
Barnes & Noble
7 MINUTES AWAY - 555 5th Ave, between 46th/47th
Many a Barnes & Noble branch has fallen in the age of online shopping, but this 5th Ave. Goliath of a store stands strong, with thousands of titles and an super-sized Starbucks cafe.
Michael C Fina
12 MINUTES AWAY - 500 Park Ave at 59th
Since 1933, Michael C Fina has made its name as a fantasy one-stop-shopping experience for brides to be. Their main room hosts a selection of classically luxurious china, silver and glassware, as well as hip modern pieces by the like of Versace. Many of Fina's best gems lie in the spacious, and insanely cluttered basement, where you can book a nerve wracking 90-minutes appointment to browse thousands of antique masterpieces at budget prices.
Studio Optix
6 MINUTES AWAY - 63 WEST 49TH ST, BETWEEN 5TH/6TH
The high-end optical shop will custom tint and fit any pair of its 2,000+ specs from dozens of top designers.
AR Trapp
9 MINUTES AWAY - 488 MADISON AVENUE, BETWEEN 51ST/52ND
AR Trapp is situated among the decidedly old school class of opticians, with custom handmade frames, as well as a massive assortment of swanky vintage models from the 19th century through the 1980s.
Miles and Tisch Eyecare
5 MINUTES AWAY - 888 8TH AVENUE, BETWEEN 52ND/53RD
Despite the tiny storefront space, Dr. Edward Miles’ shop holds over 1,000 models of glasses by the crème de la crème of designers, including Gucci and Versace.
Madison Eyes
12 MINUTES AWAY - 425 MADISON AVENUE, AT 49TH
Madison Eyes offers the “virtual mirror” which lets you overlay various frames atop an uploaded personal head shot.
Pronovias
8 MINUTES AWAY - 14 EAST 52ND ST, BETWEEN 5TH/MADISON
The Spanish bridal behemoth takes up a five-story space with elegant gowns from around the world, and some of the fanciest fitting rooms in the city.
Amsale
15 MINUTES AWAY - 625 MADISON AVENUE, BETWEEN 58TH/59TH
The bridal salon isn’t for women looking to walk down the aisle in traditional flowing gowns. Instead, Amsale specializes in clean lines and cuts, perfect for the modern ceremony.
Bridal Atelier by Mark Ingram
14 MINUTES AWAY - 110 EAST 55TH ST, BETWEEN PARK/LEXINGTON
Book an appointment at Mark Ingram’s beautifully crafted white space to try on hundreds of gowns by the hottest names in contemporary bridal wear, from Oscar de la Renta to Vera Wang to Peter Langner.
Angelique Bridal
14 MINUTES AWAY - 6 EAST 45TH ST, BETWEEN 5TH/MADISON
In addition to an exclusive selection of dresses from both European and American designers, Angelique offers an 8-week custom option, where brides-to-be can work with a designer to craft the gown of their dreams.
Williams-Sonoma
11 MINUTES AWAY - 10 COLUMBUS CIRCLE
Status symbols for the kitchen line the floor-to-ceiling shelves, from French cookware to the choicest German knives.
Leron
21 MINUTES AWAY - 979 3RD AVEUNE, BETWEEN 58TH/59TH
For a touch of true class befitting an Astor or Vanderbilt, head to Leron to get your sheets and towels hand embroidered.
The Tumi Shop
6 MINUTES AWAY - 53 WEST 49TH ST, BETWEEN 5TH/6TH
The high-end luggage shop's items are celebrated for their slick details and bombproof construction.
Mitsosa Luggage
8 MINUTES AWAY - 1420 6TH AVENUE, AT 58TH
Whether you’re looking for top luggage made from aluminum, alligator, or ostrich, you’ll find that perfect rare travel accessory at this high-end Midtown retailer.
Lee’s Art Shop
7 MINUTES AWAY - 220 WEST 57TH ST, BETWEEN 7TH/BROADWAY
Lee’s selection of the finest pens, desk accessories, and drafting supplies make it the go-to establishment for master architects, professional writers, and society folks seeking that perfect desk lamp.
City Sports
7 MINUTES AWAY - 64 WEST 48TH ST, BETWEEN 5TH/6TH
Created by two Bostonites, City Sports’ draw is a department store-sized selection of sporting goods paraphernalia with personalized service.
Sunny Sports
9 MINUTES AWAY - 353 WEST 54TH ST, BETWEEN 8TH/9TH
Sunny features a huge selection of tents and hiking gear, from the most high-end equipment to bargain brands.
Super Runners Shop
3 MINUTES AWAY - 745 7TH AVENUE, BETWEEN 49TH/50TH
Trained in biomechanics and footwear construction, the staff at Super Runners are bona fide orthotic experts who can help you find the perfect fit of Saucony, Asics, Nike, or Brooks.
Liberty Bicycles
11 MINUTES AWAY - 846 9TH AVENUE, BETWEEN 55TH/56TH
In addition to the sizable selection of road, touring, and mountain bikes, as well as expert mechanics, Liberty offers rentals for $6 hour, a better bargain than Citi Bikes.
Manhattan Bicycles
9 MINUTES AWAY - 791 9TH AVENUE, AT 53RD
The storefront might look tiny, but Manhattan Bicycle’s basement stores hundreds of bikes and accessories, both used and new.