The stay in the Big Apple is obviously devoted to discovering its museums, its parks and gardens, its musicals and its trendy restaurants. But not only. It’s impossible to resist the temptation to shop here. Demonstration.
Shops, Manhattan has thousands. Big, small, famous, confidential. In short, impossible to push all the doors, even with the help of a guide who classifies them by category. To find your way around, here are five addresses. None in the luxury category, none for the hysterical fashionista, none for the die-hard hypster. But all for travelers in search of good deals, eager to bring back gifts without breaking the bank and curious about brands that do not (yet) exist in France.
1. Aéropostale, it hurts
In the old days, from New York, you had to bring back an Abercrombie sweatshirt. Not found elsewhere, before the brand opened on the Champs-Élysées. From now on, Aéropostale is creating the buzz. A bright boutique dedicated to clothing for young people, open in Times Square, permanent sales, stimulating pop music, bright colors, the house logo often printed vertically – that’s its thing – and prices to give without wait: $ 25 for the shirt, the same amount for the dress, $ 30 for both T-shirts, etc.
For who? 15-35 year olds.
We are in favor. The interior space, clear and vast, never jostling. The show on the sidewalk where all the characters from Times Square parade, Disney heroes, Superman, Texan singer, Statue of Liberty. Photos, please!
1515 Broadway, Times Square. www.aeropostale.com
2. Old Navy, long live the low prices
This subsidiary of Gap is placed under the sign of good business. Men, women and children are bound to find something for them. Impeccable quality but mass production. And brand not found in France. Jeans at $ 20, shirts and blouses at the same price, countless t-shirts at $ 15 …, to dress the family from head to toe, there is no better address. Permanent promotions on mode 1 purchased, the 2nd at half price, $ 10 discount for $ 50 purchases, etc. Several addresses in Manhattan, but favor the one on Broadway because it is located on the part of the avenue that brings together most of the American brands.
For who? Parents who want to pamper their children.
We are in favor. The full range of clothing, the wisdom of labels.
503 Broadway (between Canal Street and Prince Street). www.oldnavy.com.
3. The fire department store, the heroes hailed
Since September 11, the New York firefighters have been revered. Well Named. Their badges, caps and T-shirts are snapping up. In red, in blue, in gray. Dedicated to such and such a barracks, to such a truck, to such a specialist in emergency situations. So they opened an official store on the edge of Rockefeller Center. The showcase does not look much and is hardly in the image of its heroes. The matter is sorted out when we pushed open the door. An old truck, dozens of badges, a plaque commemorating the firefighters, rows of T-shirts (over 20 models, $ 20), sweatshirts, caps and accessories (model trucks , teddy bears, badges, helmets, etc.). For adults and for children.
For who? T out public.
We are in favor. The emotion that floats in this corner of Manhattan and the low rates applied.
FDNY Fire Zone 34 W 51st Street (Rockefeller Center). www.fdnyfirezone.org.
4. Century 21, if there is only one left …
It was a miracle. The four floors of this giant store are less than 100 meters from Ground Zero, where the twin towers pointed. On September 11, no damage was recorded, Century 21 reopened its doors as soon as the dust settled. The principle of the brand: all the major brands of chic, fashion or sport clothing, accessories (leather goods, cosmetics, beauty) various (luggage, children’s accessories, underwear, lingerie, glasses, home, etc.) sold with discounts between 30% and 70%. The reason: end of series, replaced collections, unsold items, etc. Gentlemen love the shirt shelves, only famous brands, at less than $ 25 each. The ladies rummage through the racks of designer dresses displayed under $ 40. Even the amateurs of chic will find their account there: Armani jacket for $ 400 against the $ 2000 and something of origin. Good news, the house offers its European customers to pay in euros, which saves them bank charges. A second store has just opened next to the Opera at 1972, Broadway.
For who? 25-85 year olds who want to dress cheaply.
We are in favor. The diversity, quality and multiplicity of the offer. For everyone and for all tastes.
22 Cortland Street (Ground Zero). www.c21stores.com
5. Surplus of the US Army, what do you think?
A confidential address. And a treat for lovers of military second-hand clothes. Army and Navy, as you like, accessories (bags, water bottles, scarves, knives, badges, etc.) included. In a merry mess, impossible not to find his treasure, the Navy Seals t-shirt ($ 20), the camouflage net ($ 30), the binoculars, the pair of rangers, the regulation shirt or the commando bag . As the place’s slogan underlines: “Our store has always campaigned for green. Khaki green ”.
For who? Fans of the unusual or the adventurous look.
We are in favor. Indestructible products and militant prices.
KSI Army & Navy Goods 319 West 42nd (between 8th and 9th Avenues). www.ksinyc.com
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