LES:Shop The Lower East Side's retail scene reflects the area's colorful personality - offering shoppers everything from hot guitars to original designs and a ton of vintage. Snatch up some vintage clothing at stores like Frock (148 Orchard Street) and Hairy Mary's (149 Orchard Street). Stroll along Orchard, Ludlow and Rivington Streets which are flush with stores selling one-of-a-kind pieces by up-and-coming designers and you'll be sure to stand out in a crowd.
Looking for a tasty souvenir? You'll find smoked salmon and other imported European delights at the fourth generation family establishment Russ and Daughters (179 E Houston St.), savory pickles sold straight from a barrel at Guss' Pickles (87 Orchard St.), or be a kid again at Economy Candy (108 Rivington St.), where bins brim with every kind of candy imaginable.
Funtiques 162 Allen Street, 212-677-6770 www.funtiques.biz Vintage antiques store featuring decorative items and jewelry from the 20th Century. Vintage designer costume jewelry includes Weiss, Hobe, and Coro, Mexican silver jewelry such as Spratling and Davis, Scandinavian silver such as Anderson and Jensen. Extensive selection of mid-20th century German, Italian, American ceramics and glass, small furniture and lighting, photographs and comics.
Frock Vintage 148 Orchard Street, 212-594-5380 www.frocknyc.com Designer women's clothing, accessories and shoes from the mid-60's through the late 80's.
Giselle 143 Orchard Street, 212-673-1700 Four floors of fashion from top European designers including Basler, Bianca, Laurel, Les Copains and Valentino in sizes 4-20. Prices always discounted at least 20% below department store prices.
Hairy Mary's Vintage & Design 149 Orchard Street, 212-228-8989 www.hairymarysvintage.com Vintage clothing, accessories, and footwear along with a design line of reconstructed vintage dresses, tops and jackets under the "Hairy Mary's Original" label. Everything is hand-picked and one of a kind selected for style, design details, texture and fabric interest.
Hello Sari 261 Broome Street, 212-274-0791 Exotic imports from India and Pakistan. Women's clothing, fabrics, shoes, accessories and belly dance merchandise. Great for home decorating.
KAIGHT 83 Orchard Street, 212-680-5630 www.kaightnyc.com KAIGHT is dedicated to advancing the image of green fashion by only stocking the hottest emerging green designers from the U.S. and U.K. Find elegant dresses and feminine tops made from bamboo fiber, skinny jeans in organic cotton denim and wallets and handbags made from recycled leather belts. Eco-designers/brands include Linda Loudermilk, Serfontaine, Lara Miler, Panda Snack and Ting.
La Di Da 147 Orchard Street, 212-529-7384 www.ladidanewyork.com Women's apparel, shoes and jewelry by up and coming independent designers. Designers include Lauren Felton, Vena Cava, Tom Scott and more.
Matinee-New York Vintage Clothing 123 Allen Street, 917-837-3645 www.vintagecoolclothes.com Men's and Women's Original Vintage, Remake, Reconstructed and Repro Vintage Clothing and Accessories for Film, Theater and Fashionistas.
Altman Luggage Co. 135 Orchard Street, 212-254-7275 www.altmanluggage.com Family-owned retail luggage and leather goods store. Featuring all major brands of luggage, business cases, fine writing instruments and travel accessories. Brands include Samsonite, Travelpro, Montblanc and Swiss Army.
Guitar Man 147 Orchard Street, 212-475-5150 www.guitarmannyc.com Guitars, amps and other accessories with personalized services to help you find the right instrument for you.
Mendel Goldberg Fabrics 72 Hester Street, 212-925-9110 In business since 1890, offers a fully coordinated line which can create a total wardrobe at discount prices. Specializing in European couture fabrics. Staff can design and create designs just for you too!
Girls Love Shoes 85 Hester Street, 917-250-3268 www.glsnewyork.com Full service rental archive and retail store carrying over 2000 pairs of women's designer vintage shoes size 5-11 from the 1800's to 1998.
Eggplant 85A Orchard Street, 212-334-4342 Selling many handmade and exclusive unique items including handbags, jewelry, ladies accessories, exotic teas and aromatherapy products.
Hudson Street Papers 149 Orchard Street, 212-229-1064 Kid-friendly neighborhood shop offering eclectic selection of cards, gifts, and giftwraps, along with complete selection of holiday items and decorations. Customized invitations, announcements and stationary in a wide range of styles.
Arena Salon 189 Orchard Street, 917-472-5390 www.arena-salon.com Peaceful, Zen-like spa renowned for color work. Work with natural color to give regrowth (roots!) a much softer look needing less upkeep.
Harris Levy, Fine Linens Since 1894 98 Forsyth Street, 212-226-3102 www.harrislevy.com Long-standing home resource for NYC, offers imported soaps and body products, room fragrances, laundry and lingerie wash, giftware, throw pillows, trays, coasters, metal wood beds, paper goods and bed linens.
Joe's Fabric Warehouse 102-110 Orchard Street, 212-670-7089 Selling designer fabrics retail and wholesale, drapery and upholstery fabrics. Placed # 1by Zagat survey in terms of cost. Featured by New York Times. Fabrics from all over the world.
Zarin Fabrics 314 Grand Street, 212-925-6112 www.zarinfabrics.com Large selection of drapery and upholstery fabrics. Sizeable showroom with furniture, fabric, lighting, home accessories, drapery hardware and upholstery supplies. Window treatments, custom drapery, re-upholstery and decorating services available.
Essex St. Market 120 Essex Street, 212-388-0449 www.essexSt.market.com The market has been serving the community for over 50 years selling fresh meats, produce, and other products. The market was created by Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia to bring pushcart vendors together.
LES Farmers Market On Orchard between Delancey and Broome
