SoHo

In the mid 1800s SoHo was best known for it's bars and brothels and was a mostly male dominated area. The area eventually began to decline until the mid 20th century when artists moved into the loft spaces where they could both live and work. This is how we know SoHo today.

Places to visit:

Prada:



This is a must see in SoHo. The flagship store is a complete mix of architecture, fashion and fututristic technology. It is part exhibition hall, part retail adventure and the store often caters for shows and events. I am intrigued to take a look inside, and it is definitely on my list of top places to go visit.

Agent Provocateur:

This is a good to see how a British brand markets themself in America. It is also good to be able to compare a lingerie store like this to an American one such as Victoria Secrets. I'm hoping these comparisions will help in my research for the upcoming breifs post New York.

Anthropologie:

As a great lover of Urban Outfitters, I thought it would be worth visiting it's parents store, Anthropologie whilst in New York. It will be interesting to compare the 2 stores and see their similarites as well as their differences. Whilst I'm in SoHo I might just take a trip to Urban Outfitters too.

A.P.C:

This is a good shop for high quality basic clothing at a moderate price.

American Apparel:

At a more affordable price, this will be a good store to compare to A.P.C to see how each differs. I will most definitely be picking up some much needed basics for my wardrobe from this store.

Built by Wendy:

Although the clothes in this store are quite basic, they are still infused with the designers personal taste and inspiration. From looking at the website the clothes seem a bit 'grown up' for my style, but it's still worth a look.

Legacy:

This store is a mix of both vintage and contemporary clothing, showcasing new, talented designers which are hung alongside vintage gowns. It will be interesting too see how the two run alongside each other.

Patina:

This vintage shop is perfect for one-of-a-kind finds. With flawless garments which the owner takes particular pride in, I am definitely up for a visit.

Ina:

This is a designer consignment shop full of inidividual used designer and vintage pieces at half the original price. The shop famously acquired the wardrobe to Sex and the City when the show finished. The staff are both tuned to current trends as well as being collectors themselves and so often inspire the garments that make their way into the store. Might even be possible to find something that was once on a photoshoot in Vogue.

Kirna Zabete:

This is a mixture of goth, glam and girly designer fashion all under one roof. It is home to many avant-garde designers from Balenciaga, Tuleh and Derek Lam as well as having the new must-have handbags or up and coming label. Although it will be pricey, it's worth a look to see how these type of designers are put together.

Screaming Mimi's:

It is one of the most funkiest, downtown, affordable vintage stores mostly specialising in casual wear from the 60s, 70s and 80s; it is a favourite for designers and wardrobe stylists.


There is also the fair share of individual luxury designer store in SoHo too:

D&G:

Diesel:

Marc Jacobs:

Pleats Please, Issey Miyake: