So far, I’ve been politely rebuffed by three chains—Shinola, J. Crew, and James Perse—that said I couldn’t take a photo without getting approved by the PR reps. Yeah, I’ll get right on that. Anyhow, we have plenty of independent stores (and some chains that will be OK with it) to satisfy the naughty and nice alike. I’ve included items that caught my eye, but there’s a whole lot more at every shop. I wasn’t price-sensitive, so please don’t comment about how expensive something is or I’ll delete your comment.
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A UNO
••• Monica Castiglioni ring, $595
••• Gloves, $185
••• Lamb fur hat, $265
W. Broadway and Duane
BABESTA
••• Shirts, $58 (and the Pirasta coloring sheets are pretty cool, too)
••• Impossibly cute Doc Maartens, $75
••• Tegu magnetic wooden blocks, $30
W. Broadway between Warren and Murray
MYSTERIOUS BOOKSHOP
••• I asked for mystery/crime recommendations and was directed toward the new books by Charles McCarry and Robert Crais.
••• But of course the store also often has important literary novels, such as Colum McCann’s Thirteen Ways of Looking, and they might even be signed.
Warren between W. Broadway and Church
GROWN & SEWN
••• Chambray work shirt, $178
••• Leather bracelets, $40
••• Oakmoss + Whiskey beer soap, $14
Franklin between W. Broadway and Church
STILLFRIED WIEN
••• Augarten’s Pinocchio vases have heavy bases and they rest on little rubber rings, so you can point them at funky angles; from $600
••• Mühlbauer hat, $255 (and there are many other styles)
••• Porcelain penis, $120. (The look on your family’s face? Priceless)
Walker between Church and Broadway
Previously:
••• Part 1: South of Market, Valley, Torly Kid, Patrick Parrish, Best Made Co.