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.
••• The little black dress, quilted in down and nylon for winter. It’s perfect. $850
••• So many uses! So unique. Silk tote bags from Italy. $690

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 Japanese yen is way behind the dollar these days, so you won’t see a better price on this modern take on the Fair Isle sweater from Japan in wool, alpaca and mohair. $540
••• Where’s Waldo? I wish I could get away with putting the whole fam in these for the holiday card… From Scotland in lambswool. $175

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.
••• Mister Rogers would have given his stamp of approval on this brushed silk (Aztech developed the technique), cashmere-lined, zippered cardigan named after Linda Evangelista. $1850
••• No ordinary fleece: nubby, insulated and lined in plaid. $590

EMILIA GEORGE
325 Greenwich at Duane
The maternity boutique, the new brick and mortar for a brand founded here, also caters to the post-partum lifestyle.
••• Trust us on these even though they did not photograph well. The Chelsea boot-cut sweater pant knit from a viscose blend. $105

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.
••• If this isn’t of the moment, what is? The CR floral pickleball racquet, for the obsessed. $125
••• A statement accessory that is a guaranteed hit. $195 for the square; $245 for the flower.

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.
••• The nylon details on this super wearable and fluffy Oof sherpa jacket make the difference. It’s on our own lists now.
••• A better shaped pom-pom hat than the one you had in ’92, in cashmere made in Finland, where they know a thing about cold. Black or beige. $295

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.
••• There’s a sweater for everyone at JK, and this one was chosen by my pal for her 20-something daughter. The Finley cropped cardi in desert. $295
••• When you’ve had enough of Birkenstocks: the shearling moc clog in laurel. (The footbed is leather so they will last longer too.) $375

NILI LOTAN
188 Duane | Greenwich & Hudson
Tribecan Nili Lotan’s motto: “Minimalism means there’s room to roam.” Plus she does everything right.
••• This is a throwback to my Aunt Myrtle’s era, but those who know say the kids are all wearing them: the lambswool Perah jacket in navy. $720
••• It’s so holiday: gift this with jeans for the go-anywhere New Year’s outfit. Varda tuxedo jacket in black satin and velvet. $795

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.
••• If you couldn’t guess, stratight out of Cali. Hale Harden cashmere shorts, $1040
••• Bucket hats are evergreen and unisex. From Marni in mohair, and you cannot find these online. (Sorry! Forgot to write down the price.)

CLIC
140 West Broadway at Thomas
The founder of Calypso St. Barth knows a thing or two about retail curation.
••• A perfect gift for just about any woman: Il Bisonte leather clutch, lined, with an interior pocket, and luxurious without breaking the bank. $200
••• Modeled by fashion manager Laziza Norma so you could see how fab it is: a wool beret from Japan in three colors. $95

ELYSE WALKER
39 N. Moore | Hudson & Varick
The stylist and luxury fashion retailer started her own stores in 1999 and opened here last November.
••• We didn’t expect to find a leather poker set, which is what’s fun about Walker’s shop. A great gift for any age. $950
••• Walker is the only store in NYC that carries these very smart totes from Paris. The Moreau Bregancon stand-up has a shoulder strap and can be hand-painted with a monogram for $150. $2040.

SHOPBOY
62 Walker | Broadway & Lafayette
The tailor now also highlights brands that speak to their ethos of craftsmanship and design as part of the shop.
••• The shop is now featuring one-of-a-kind jeans from E.L.V. Denim, a British luxury denim brand that creates garments from upcycled material in their East London atelier. Each pair is truly unique. $460

LA GARCONNE
465 Greenwich | Watts & Desbrosses
••• Since you can never have too many bags and since a great gift is something you might not buy for yourself: Toteme pebble leather bucket bag. $1080
••• All of the shoes from the Belgian minimalist Sophie D’Hoore were special, but we were drawn to the pull-on gusset boot for the upcoming weather. $750

MORE GIFT GUIDES:

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