2024 Shop-Local Gift Guide: Threads for Gals

This entry: clothing for women from some truly original shops in the neighborhood. Scroll to the bottom for the other lists. 

RE:AL
165 Hudson, entrance on Laight
Tribecan Al Abayan has added a second store, this one dedicated to women’s clothing and still reflecting his unique style and taste.
••• Nothing more festive than an oversized gold bomber jacket. Made from upcycled leather, and each one is numbered with the store name. $4125
••• Underwear and long johns designed in the south of France and made in Portugal. Top that. $58

180 THE STORE
180 Duane | Hudson & Greenwich
Denise Williamson’s boutique showcases unique brands, designers and objects on a rotating basis similar to an art gallery. More soon from her new home goods collection.
••• The creative director of Hermes has her own line of gloves that are leather and cashmere. $425-470
••• The goats are very happy in Mongolia, so this three-ply cashmere is especially soft. One size fits all. $1200 for the cardi and there’s a crew and turtleneck too.

AZTECH MOUNTAIN
42 Hudson at Duane Park
Tribeca born and owned designer shop with truly unique ski togs for men and women that transition seamlessly to city life.
••• These guys manage to invent the most luxurious fabrics: the Dairinn sweater is insulated with merino wool and topped with a giant zipper pull. $1350
••• You won’t miss your date on the mountain if she’s wearing the Fijitime snow suit. $1400 for the pants and $1950 for the jacket.

EMILIA GEORGE
325 Greenwich at Duane
The maternity boutique, the brick and mortar for a brand founded here, also caters to the post-partum lifestyle.
••• The store creates all sorts of great gift boxes for pregnant women, new mothers, new babies — this one below is the Welcome Home gift box. $225 — and it can be customized.

CYNTHIA ROWLEY
8 Jay at Staple
The designer has converted the front of her showroom and office to retail and an explosion of color and her signature florals.
••• The flask bangle says so much about the holidays, for better and for worse. In silver, $225
••• Because we have never seen anything so fun: giant fur mittens in multiple colors. Plus they will keep you off your phone and in the moment. $225

THE WESTSIDE
349 Greenwich | Harrison & Jay
The husband and wife team behind Intermix, Haro and Sari Sloane Keledjian launched the California inspired boutique in 2017.
••• ICYMI, cableknits are back from the 1980s. This one is cashmere. $495.
••• Because what’s more luxe than cashmere socks — and they go great with the sweater. $95.

WILLOW & ZOEY
123 West Broadway at Duane
The new clothing boutique just south of Duane has something for all the gals on your list.
••• The star pony tote is an original and looks great with jeans. Made from upcycled materials. $139
••• The faux fur trapper hat with ear flaps AND pom poms. Also excellent for teens. $88
••• A third item because these are great for the aunties: cashmere blend bird scarves. $79

JENNI KAYNE
20 Harrison | Hudson & Greenwich
The California lifestyle brand does wardrobe essentials and luxe home goods and they have the sweetest wrapping for the holidays in muslin and velvet.
••• We loved this deconstructed blazer for plane travel — classy yet comfortable. $$595
••• Kind of just right: the mini leather tote. $695, and we liked the black best.

NILI LOTAN
188 Duane | Greenwich & Hudson
Tribecan Nili Lotan’s motto: “Minimalism means there’s room to roam.” Plus she does everything right.
••• We went for the full-on nordic holiday look, with the Ines leather jacket — named for the photographer who shot this winter’s collection — with the wide sleeves, $1900.
••• And the Meredith air spun cashmere sweater that is extra soft. $1250

PATRON OF THE NEW
151 Franklin | Hudson & Varick
The land of the $100 T-shirt and $1000 T-shirt has something for everyone. But truly — the shop has up-and-coming designers that only the well-informed have heard of.
••• These wallet chains out of the Lower East Side are just the coolest and they’re an exclusive. $350-550.
••• The limited edition sunglasses trade over their face value, so it’s a cheaper thrill for the Rolex lover in your life. $820-870.
••• Had to add a third: the Chrome Hearts ski goggles. $2000

ELYSE WALKER
39 N. Moore | Hudson & Varick
The stylist and luxury fashion retailer started her own stores in 1999 and opened here last November.
••• These 4WD Bottega Veneta booties actually look practical for traction, and though the white might be a challenge, that’s not the point. $970
••• Walker always has great bags, and there’s a lot to choose from in the collection from Naghedi. We liked the St. Bart’s petit tote the best, in handwoven nylon with a pouch inside. $225.

LA GARCONNE
465 Greenwich | Watts & Desbrosses
••• We adored these handmade felted wool bags from, of course, Germany. $350
••• Truly unique: sterling shell boxes, for treasures. $2100 and $975.

ZADIG & VOLTAIRE
98 Franklin at Sixth
••• A purse that is a collab with the artist Homberto Cruz, who works mostly with Spanish singers. $598
••• And a Z&V staple: the silk blazer bedazzled with little phrases. Each one is different. $698

MORE GIFT GUIDES:

UNIQUE AMONG THE UNIQUE
BAUBLES!
FOR THE HOME
KIDS!
THREADS FOR GALS
THREADS FOR GUYS
GOOD EATS

 

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