SoHo Shopping Guide
Whew! And this is just a sampling of the shops in Soho!
Here’s how I set up the Lipstick Getaways SoHo Shopping Guide:
- The shops are listed by CATEGORY and then by STREET.
- Addresses and cross-streets are given for each shop.
- Click here for a simplified SoHo map you can print out.
- For lesser-known shops, I’ve provided links to the shop’s website, so that you can click, visit, and get a sense of whether the merchandise appeals to you.
- ** Indicates a Lipstick Getaways Favorite.
Remember, shops come and go every month. For more information — especially if you are a serious shopper — you’ll want to consult the helpful guidebooks and websites I’ve listed under NYC Shopping: For More Info.
IF YOUR TIME IS LIMITED, and you just want a taste of the SoHo vibe, focus on Greene and Wooster Streets where the chic boutiques and home furnishings shops are most densely clustered.
BIG DESIGNER NAMES
Broadway: Prada (575 Broadway @ Prince)
Mercer St: Marc Jacobs (163 Mercer btw Houston/Prince)
Greene St: Louis Vuitton (116Greene btw Prince/Spring); Helmut Lang (80 Greene btw Spring/Broome)
West B’way: Anne Klein (417 W. B’way btw Prince/Spring); Elie Tahari (417 W. B’way btw Prince/Spring); Emporio Armani (410 W. B’way btw Prince/Spring)
Prince St: Nicole Miller (134 Prince btw Wooster/W. B’way)
Spring St: Chanel (139 Spring @Wooster)
CHIC BOUTIQUES
(Greene and Wooster Streets have the biggest concentration)
Broadway: Lounge (593 B’way btw Prince/Houston) Huge, hip store with a funky/nightclub vibe – there’s even a DJ and a café; men’s and women’s trendy apparel.
Mercer St:
A.P.C. (131 Mercer btw Prince/Spring) French line of men’s and women’s simple chic minimalist apparel.
John Varvatos (149 Mercer btw Houston/Prince) Stylish, understated menswear and great shoes.
Marni (161Mercer btw Houston/Prince) Italian, feminine, chic designs in a beautiful shop.
Greene St:
Agnes B. (103 Greene btw Prince/Spring) French line for effortless chic style, SoHo branch includes maternity and childrens’.
Anna Sui (113 Greene btw Prince/Spring) Hippie chic.
**Anne Fontaine (93 Greene btw Prince/Spring) LG Fave. For the Perfect White Shirt (some black and pink too); another location at Rockefeller Center.
Ashley Tyler (112 Greene btw Prince/Spring) Dallas native with a growing celebrity clientele who love her wearable avant gard style.
Jill Stuart (100 Greene btw Prince/Spring) Feminine, vintage-inspired.
**Kirna Zabete (96 Greene btw Prince/Spring) Eclectic mix of high-fashion clothing and accessories from international designers. A SoHo destination for many fashionistas, fun to check it out.
Vivienne Tam (99 Greene btw Prince/Spring) Arty, Asian-influenced dresses, skirts, jackets, etc.
Wooster St:
Barbara Bui (117 Wooster btw Prince/Spring) French, sophisticated, cutting-edge.
Costume National (108 Wooster btw Prince/Spring) Edgy, sleek urban clothing for men and women.
Cynthia Rowley (112 Wooster btw Prince/Spring) Girly.
Morgane Le Fay (67 Wooster btw Spring/Broome) Romantic, elegant, feminine.
West Broadway:
Anthropologie (375 W. B’way btw Broome/Spring) That chain store with boho-chic style.
Max Studio (415 W. B’way btw Prince/Spring) Pretty, simple, wearable women’s clothes.
Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti (452 W. B’way btw Houston/Prince) Italian, feminine, beautiful — wish I could shop here!
MaxMara (450 W B’way btw Houston/Prince; Italian, classic, sophisticated simplicity).
Thompson St:
Francis Hendy (65 Thompson btw Spring/Broome) Innovative, hip designer; sleek, contemporary space.
Sean (132 Thompson btw Houston/Prince) Men’s contemporary, French designer.
Broome St:
Catherine Malandrino (468 Broome @ Greene) French designer; flirty, feminine, floaty, fashionista dresses and separates.
**Custo Barcelona** (474 Broome btw Greene/Wooster) LG FAVE. Two brothers design bold, colorful, graphic clothing for women and men. Definitely on the young side, but I can often find something fun.
Nanette Lepore (423 Broome btw Lafayette/Crosby) Sexy rock star style.
YOUNG N’ TRENDY
Broadway:
Arden B (532 B’way btw Prince/Spring)
Guess? (537 B’way btw Prince/Spring)
H & M** (588 B’way btw Prince/Spring) The hugely popular Swedish chain for very inexpensive, hip, runway-knockoff clothing for women, men, and teens; other locations in Midtown and Harlem.
Scoop** (532 B’way btw Prince/Spring) Very current, trendy and popular NYC mini-chain, other branches on Upper East Side, West Village, and Meatpacking.
Mercer St: Earl Jeans (160 Mercer btw Houston/Prince)
Prince St: MiuMiu (100 Prince btw Green/Mercer) Prada’s second line with a fun, young feel.
Spring St:
Institut** (97 Spring btw Mercer/B’way) Fun hip clothing, accessories, and jewelry by European and American designers, arranged by color. Prices a bit steep, but I’ve often found a fun piece ot two on sale.
Olive & Bette’s (158 Spring btw Wooster/W. B’way)
Greene St: Diesel Denim Gallery (68 Greene btw Broome/Spring).
LINGERIE
Mercer: Agent Provacateur (133 Mercer btw Prince/Spring) Kinky, stylish, fun.
Greene: Wolford** (122 Greene @Prince) Top-quality hosiery, bodysuits, underwear.
Wooster: Eres (98 Wooster @ Spring) Luxury bras, panties, swimwear; also on Upper East Side.
West Broadway:
Bodyhints (462 W. B’way btw Prince/Houston)
Joovay (436 W. B’way @Prince)
Thompson:
Le Corset (80 Thompson btw Spring/Broome) Alluring new and vintage lingerie from a variety of labels including Selima, the house brand by owner Selima Salaun.
Makie (109 Thompson btw Prince/Spring) Great pj’s for women, men, children.
COSMETICS/TOILETRIES
Broadway: Sephora (555 B’way btw Prince/Spring)
Greene St: Shu Uemura (121 Greene btw Houston/Prince); Helmut Lang Parfums (81 Greene btw Broome/Spring).
West B’way: Perlier Kelemata** (436 W. B’way btw Prince/Spring) Lovely Italian and French lines of all-natural bath/body products.
Prince St: FACE Stockholm (110 Prince @ Greene)
Spring St: M.A.C. (113 Spring btw Greene/Mercer)
SHOES/BAGS
Crosby St:
**Kazuyo Nakano** (117 Crosby btw Houston/Prince) LG FAVE! Exquisitely crafted, almost one-of-a-kind leather bags in special custom colors by designer Kazuyo, who is often in the shop and delightful to talk to.
MZ Wallace** (93 Crosby btw Prince/Spring) Cool tote and travel bags.
Mercer St: Stephane Kelian (158 Mercer btw Houston/Prince) Shoe designer known for handwoven leather shoes for women and men.
Greene St: Anya Hindmarch (115 Greene btw Prince/Spring) London handbag designer, interesting quirky bags, moderate to luxurious.
Wooster St: Arche** (123 Wooster btw Prince/Spring) Super comfy, artsy, colorful shoes.
West B’way: Otto Tootsie Plohound** (413 W. B’way btw Prince/Spring) Love the name, love the shop; choices range from expensive designer to their own affordable “Otto” line. Look for great sales. Other stores on Lafayette in Soho, Midtown, and Flatiron.
Thompson St:
Kate Spade Travel (59 Thompson btw Spring/Broome)
Peter Fox Shoes (105 Thompson btw Prince/Spring)
Peter Hermann (118 Thompson btw Prince/Spring) Variety of designer bags, briefcases, totes, wallets.
Sacco (111 Thompson btw Prince/Spring) Chain with wide variety of women’s shoes, “reasonable” prices, great sales. Also on Upper West Side, Flatiron, and Chelsea.
Prince St:
Camper (125 Prince@ Wooster) Those still-cute, comfy, retro looking casual shoes for men and women.
Coach (143 Prince @ B’way)
Spring St:
Charles Jourdan (155 Spring @ W. B’way) Sexy heels.
Hogan (143 Spring btw Greene/Wooster) Hip chic comfort shoes, sister store to Tod’s.
**Longchamp** (132 Spring LG FAVE. Carries an extensive selection of this line, including those ever-popular, indestructible (yet chic) folding handbags and totes. Look for sales upstairs.
Salvatore Farragamo (124 Spring @ Greene)
Broome St: Kate Spade (454 Broome @ Mercer)
JEWELRY
Crosby St:
Jill Platner (113 Crosby btw Houston/Prince) Hard to find — look for blue doors.
Rebecca Norman (35 Crosby btw Broome/Grand)
West B’way:
Robert Lee Morris (400 W. B’Way btw Broome/Spring)
Joan Michlin Gallery (449 W. B’way btw Houston/Prince)
Thompson St: Vitraux (72 Thompson btw Spring/Broome)
Prince St:
Fragments (116 Prince btw Greene/Wooster)
Reinstein/Ross (122 Prince btw Greene/Wooster)
Stuart Moore (128 Prince @ Wooster)
CONSIGNMENT/VINTAGE
West B’way: What Goes Around Comes Around (351 W. B’Way btw Grand/Broome) Lots of Western wear, plus other vintage clothing.
Thompson St:
Chelsea Girl (63 Thompson btw Spring/Broome)
Deco Jewels (131 Thompson btw Houston/Prince)
Ina (101 Thompson btw Prince/Spring; another shop in Nolita)
HOME FURNISHINGS
Broadway: Pearl River Mart** (477 B’Way btw Broome/Grand) Fun, inexpensive Chinese dept store, everyone loves it! Low prices on Asian-inspired clothing, accessories, housewares, ceramics, food — you gotta stop in here!
Greene St:
Artemide (46 Greene btw Broome/Grand) Contemporary lighting.
Bisazza (43 Greene btw Broome/Grand) Mosaic Tiles
Catherine Memmo (45 Greene btw Broome/Grand) Parisian designer.
De La Espada (33 Greene @ Grand) Handcrafted wood furniture
Ingo Maurer Making Light (89 Grand @ Greene) Artistic lighting
Jonathan Adler (47 Greene btw Broome/Grand) Handcrafted ceramics and textiles. Modern Stone Age (54 Greene @ Broome) Furniture, bath, and kitchen accessories made of stone
Moss (146 Greene btw Houston/Prince) Cutting-edge design store and gallery.
Wooster St:
Design Within Reach (142 Wooster btw Houston/Prince)
Knoll (105 Wooster btw Prince/Spring) Contemporary furniture showroom.
Shabby Chic (83 Wooster btw Broome/Spring)
Style by Annick de Lorme (120 Wooster btw. Prince/Spring) Interesting home furnishings, contemporary plus French and Chinese Antiques
Simon Pearce (120 Wooster btw Prince/Spring; also on UES) Beautiful handcrafted glassware; check out the seconds.
Spring St:
Aero (132 Spring btw Greene/Wooster) Interior designer Thomas O’Brien’s shop
Portico (72 Spring btw Crosby/Lafayette)
Broome St: Waterworks (475 Broome @ Greene) Luxury bath design and supplies.
OTHER FUN SHOPS
Crosby St: Ash Francomb (35 Crosby btw Grand/Broome) Retro-surfer-girl beach stuff.
Broadway:
Dean & Deluca** (560 B’way @ Prince) Popular gourmet food and kitchenware shop;
Kate’s Paperie** (461 Broadway btw Prince/Spring) Lovely stationary, paper goods.
Mercer St:
Enchanted Forest (85 Mercer btw Broome/Spring) Gallery/toy boutique
Just for Tykes (83 Mercer btw. Broome/Spring) Upscale children’s clothing, accessories, bedding
Wooster St: Patagonia (101 Wooster btw Prince/Spring) Outdoor clothing
Thompson St:
Doggystyle (100 Thompson btw Prince/Spring) Pet boutique
Kee’s Chocolates (80 Thompson @ Spring) Handmade fresh daily onsite.
The Hat Shop** (120 Thompson btw Prince/Spring) Custom and ready-to-wear hats.
Prince St: Metropolitan Museum of Art Gift Shop** (113 Prince btw Greene/Wooster)
Spring St:
Evolution** (120 Spring btw Greene/Mercer) Fossils, stones, skulls, shells, mounted butterflies … cool and amazing! Gift to take home for a young friend?
MoMA Design Store** (81 Spring @ Crosby)
Vosges Chocolates** (132 Spring btw Greene/Wooster) Creative, exquisite chocolates.
Broome St: MarieBelle (484 Broome) Artful chocolates; also a café
ART GALLERIES
Most of the art scene has moved out of SoHo. Some of few remaining galleries include: Howard Greenberg (120 Wooster, photograpy), Franklin Bowles (431 W. B’Way), Nancy Hoffman (420 W. B’way), and OK Harris (483 W. B’way).
MORE AFFORDABLE
Of the shops listed above, the following tend to be more “affordable” … a relative term in SoHo! See the listings above for details.
Broadway: Bloomingdale’s, Dean & Deluca, Guess?, H & M, Kate’s Paperie**, Pearl River Mart**, Scoop, Sephora.
Mercer: Enchanted Forest, Just For Tykes
Greene: Wolford, Anne Fontaine
Wooster: Arche, Patagonia
West B’way: Bodyhints, Max Studio, Otto Tootsie Plohound, Perlier Kelemata, Bodyhints, What Comes Around Goes Around
Thompson: Chelsea Girl, Deco Jewels, Ina, Makie, Sacco, Sean
Prince: Camper, J.Crew, Met. Museum Gift Shop**
Spring: Evolution, Institut**, MoMA Design Store**, Olive & Bette’s.
Crosby: Ash Francomb, Kazuyo Nakano, MZ Wallace
