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Ready, Set, SHOP!
Goliath RF is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

1. Goliath RF

7.1
175 E 105th St (btwn Lex & 3rd), New York, NY
Clothing Store · East Harlem · 9 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: A self-proclaimed sneaker fiend, owner Rosemary Frazier carries a fine selection of limited-edition and hard-to-find kicks. Among the brands you’ll find are Nike, Adidas, Puma and Ralph Lauren.

Goliath RF is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

2. Goliath RF

7.1
175 E 105th St (btwn Lex & 3rd), New York, NY
Clothing Store · East Harlem · 9 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: Once a bar, this Harlem shop now hawks a top-shelf selection of sneakers.Among the name brands you’ll find at the boutique are Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Supra, Puma and Ralph Lauren.

de Vera is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

3. de Vera

7.6
1 Crosby Street (Howard), New York, NY
Antique Store · SoHo · 4 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: Perfect for browsing, the 3,500-square-foot SoHo store stocks everything from antique jewelry to Italian glassware, lacquer pieces and objects from around the globe.

Furniture Market is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

4. Furniture Market

2208 Astoria Blvd (22nd St), Astoria, NY
Furniture and Home Store · 3 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: Peruse everything from elaborate chandeliers and pianos to side table lamps and picture frames. The offerings are crammed together, but it gives you the feeling of scoring a great find at a sale.

Creatures Of Comfort is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

5. Creatures Of Comfort

205 Mulberry St (at Spring St.), New York, NY
Boutique · NoLita · 13 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: Brands include Rick Owens, Surface to Air, Slow and Steady, Zero Maria Cornejo, as well as limited-edition collaborations with culty designers. Also check out the store's rotating art exhibits.

6. A Man and A Woman

Christopher (Gay), New York, NY
Boutique · West Village · 3 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: The well-curated selection includes pieces from Ace Delivery to Jason Wu and Nightcap Homme to Spurr. Just make sure to shop on payday — these designs don’t come cheap.

Isabel Marant is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

7. Isabel Marant

8.8
469 Broome St (at Greene St), New York, NY
Women's Store · SoHo · 9 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: Combining femininity with a fashion-forward edge, Marant’s signature fringed leather bags and miniskirts, metallic sweaters, furry jackets and cropped leather pants are a hit.

Wendy Nichol is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

8. Wendy Nichol

7.4
147 Sullivan St, New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 4 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: Made of quality materials, Nichol’s handbag designs are bold, fun and versatile. Highlights include her leopard satchel bag ($595) and her Billy Kid washed tote ($540).

9. Candy Plum

30-98 36th St (at 31st Ave), Astoria, NY
Boutique · 3 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: The keen focus on local designers at this boutique guarantees you’ll walk out with unique clothing and accessories.

Stray Vintage & More is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

10. Stray Vintage & More

7.9
4809 Skillman Ave (at 48th St), Sunnyside, NY
Vintage and Thrift Store · 9 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: One of the best vintage stores in not only the borough, but the whole city. Most of the cool collectibles have been picked up at thrift stores and antique fairs.

11. ArtsEcho Galleria

3809 Park Ave, Union City, NJ
Boutique · 1 tip

amNewYorkamNewYork: A boutique selling women’s clothing, accessories and gifts, ArtsEcho is also an art gallery showcasing the work of regional artists. It also hosts intimate concerts and events.

Green in Brooklyn is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

12. Green in Brooklyn

6.6
432 Myrtle Ave (at Waverly), Brooklyn, NY
Miscellaneous Store · Clinton Hill · 3 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: This eco-conscious boutique stocks everything from locally made greeting cards to sustainable housewares. More often than not, owner Elissa Olin is on hand to answer questions.

13. Gradys Collective Market

923 Fulton St. (Clinton Ave.), New York, NY
Clothing Store · 3 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: An innovative adaptation turns this deep storefront into a mini bazaar featuring such gems as vintage-looking Brooklyn photography, vegan handbags, an antiques booth and a custom framing shop.

Center 44 is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

14. Center 44

222 E 44th St (btw 2 Ave & 3 Ave), New York, NY
Antique Store · Turtle Bay · 2 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: From modern lighting to vintage seating, the 25,000-square-foot showroom can help any New Yorker decorate his or her pad.

15. The Kitchen Clique

3009 Avenue L (Nostrand & East 31st), Brooklyn, NY
Miscellaneous Store · Flatlands · 1 tip

amNewYorkamNewYork: From cookbooks to the Sodastream, home chefs can find all their kitchen accoutrements here. Everything is also available online.

Diane Von Furstenberg is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

16. Diane Von Furstenberg

8.0
874 Washington St (at 14th St.), New York, NY
Women's Store · Meatpacking District · 24 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: At Diane von Furstenberg's MePa flagship shop, her iconic wrap dresses, colorful shifts, strapless printed frocks and flirty skirts and tops await any savvy shopper.

Housing Works Thrift Shop is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

17. Housing Works Thrift Shop

7.9
157 E 23rd St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Vintage and Thrift Store · Rose Hill · 14 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: “We’re a nonprofit benefiting the homeless and people affected by HIV or AIDS,” said Lark Redding, sales associate. Proceeds from the store fund job-training programs, medical facilities and housing.

Stella is one of Ready, Set, SHOP!.

18. Stella

184 Duane St, New York, NY
Furniture and Home Store · Tribeca · 2 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: The owners travel the world for stylish home items, from tabletops to towels and bedding.