Summer Style: Your Go-To Stores on the LES
If you’re looking for a perfect day, throw on a cute outfit, grab an iced beverage, and stroll the boutiques of the LES.
The Lower East Side remains one of the most colorful and unique areas of Manhattan. From Dimes Square to Chinatown, the LES is home to the tastiest restaurants and coolest stores. This area is where all the hippest New Yorkers hang out, relax, and have fun. If you’re looking for a perfect day, throw on a cute outfit, grab an iced beverage, and stroll the streets of the LES.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best spots you’ll regret missing, take our word for it.
Perhaps the chicest vintage clothing store in all of New York, Lara Koleji’s spot is truly a miracle and an enigma. Here, you can discover the most eclectic and hardest to find vintage Prada, Miu Miu, Vivienne Westwood, and more.
A uniquely curated selection of high quality clothes, jewelry, and home goods from one of the chicest designers of our time.
Colorful and kitsch is the name of the game at James Veloria where partners Collin James and Brandon Veloria sell the most forward-thinking fashion to ever hit the runway.
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Famous for its historical recreations and incredible attention to detail, Bode is fast becoming one of the most recognized designers of our generation.
Looking for a great suit? Here you can shop a small selection of the clothes this European retailer became famous for.
Procell is a staple in New York’s lower Manhattan vintage scene. Here you’ll find hard to find sportswear and designer threads. Plus, you might run into a celeb or two.
A tiny storefront with a wide selection of sportswear and high fashion for affordable prices. Skip Beacon’s Closet and sell your threads here instead.
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Desert stocks classy clothes for people with straight sass and impeccable style. The vintage selection specializes in pieces from the turn of the century through to the ’60s.
Sandy’s clothes are known for their girlish, Downtown New York charm. If you want to fit in on the LES, you’ll want to buy a pleated skirt and pink hair bow here.
At Landline you will find a small—and utterly perfect—selection of irresistible designer clothing from the early aughts. Whether that’s ruffled skirts from Dolce and Gabanna to Miss Sixty jeans, this hidden gem is not one you want to miss.
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Lucky for us, Seven Wonders Collective crossed the bridge last year and joined the roster of LES staples. The store, which features several different vintage vendors, is a must visit.
Susan may have become famous for her incredible beaded bag creations, but she also sells a range of artful jewelry, home goods, and clothing you won’t want to miss. This is one of the most striking, creative stores in all of New York.
WORDS Sara Radin
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