Top Concept Stores in New York
Curated by Hypemaps Team
In the vibrant and ever-evolving city of New York, shoppers are treated to unique and innovative retail experiences. Throughout the city there are diverse and captivating concept stores that redefine the boundaries of traditional shopping. From fashion-forward boutiques to cutting-edge design spaces, here's a curated list of the best concept stores in New York.
Building on its heritage, Gucci's Gucci Wooster Bookstore is filled with books that have influenced the Italian fashion house's aesthetic outlook. Curated with Dashwood Books, the Gucci Wooster Bookstore features more than 2,000 titles covering fashion, art, design, culture, illustration, and photography. Guests can peruse the books while sitting in the leather sofas and chairs before purchasing at the designed space.
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Launched in 2008, C'H'C'M' opened its physical location in 2010. Since opening, the boutique has been a fixture of New York City's NoHo district. Aside from a standout assortment of international labels, C'H'C'M' offers special collaborations and a notable in-house line of elevated staples.
Serving as a furniture showroom, café, florist, and home decor shop, Roman and Williams Guild is the brainchild of the architecture firm Roman and Williams. The first retail expression from the firm builds on its aesthetic universe that has been featured at notable restaurants and hotels throughout the city. Come here if you are looking to elevate your home decor in Roman and Williams's outlook.
If Boutique on Grand Street in SoHo is the place for fashion lovers. Possibly one of the oldest clothing stores in the area, the retailer has a unique relationship with both Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat at the height of their careers. Despite the changing neighborhood, If Boutique has maintained its gritty and artsy sensibility through the exceptional curation of its brand list which includes the likes of Yohji Yamamoto, Martin Margiela, Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester, Guidi, M.A+, and many more.
Mannahatta NYC is a charming retailer on the city's famed Lower East Side Orchard Street. Focusing on handcrafted and quality items, you'll find a striking assortment of Japanese and American-made wares. Aside from the welcoming atmosphere, the knowledgeable staff are there to help educate you through your purchase.
Serving as the brand's first flagship store, Bode + Bode Tailor Shop from founder and designer Emily Bode provides a relaxed and private shopping experience. Inspired by an old American hotel lobby, the store is marked by artisanal detailing and items from Bode's personal collection. The Bode Tailor Shop also offers a look into the design outlook of the brand that stockists cannot offer.
Famed in the fashion world, Rick Owens' 6000-square-foot space is a retail expression that encapsulates everything in the designer's design universe. The flagship is a one-stop shop for everything Rick from mainline runway pieces to DRKSHDW staples, t0 footwear, and even Michele Lamy’s Hunrod jewelry. Lamy designed the minimal and modern space through the four principal materials–concrete, mirror, steel, and white painted sheetrock.
Founded by Helena Barquet and Fabiana Faria, Coming Soon functions as a furniture, design, and gift shop. The Lower East Side retailer is an extension of the neighborhood's emerging and authentic creative community and aims to connect the area to the artists that call it home. The concept results in a uniquely untraditional shopping experience.
Accenting its expansive selection of the latest and greatest wares, The Webster Soho is defined by its design interiors. The six-floor building is outfitted with furniture, carpets, and wallpaper that provide an escapist appeal and appreciation for art. The Webster serves to break up the monotony of fashion in New York City.