New York’s self-made temple of chic still reigns supreme. While the store focuses on hot-off-the-runway women’s wear, its men’s wear runs the gamut from classic to cutting edge. Bring your platinum card, because nothing comes cheap here, although house brands are solidly made and aren’t off-the-chart expensive. Both the downtown (in two locations), uptown, and Brooklyn Barneys Co-Ops have blossomed into real fashion hot spots, sisterly but separate from the chic Barneys New York Madison Avenue flagship. At Barneys Co-Op, more downtown-casual fashions for men and women—from designer names like Alexander Wang, John Varvatos, and Jil Sander—set the tone. Prices are more reasonable than on Madison Avenue but certainly not cheap.
Tip: Twice a year, Barneys hosts its famous warehouse sale in Chelsea. Prices change daily, but markdowns are 50% to 80% off the original retail prices on all clothing and gifts. So if you are planning a shopping trip to the city, check the website for sale dates—and arrive early. With diligence, you will score a designer item that makes the wait and the chaos worth it.
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