ShoeWoo -750 Lexington Ave. at 59th Street | New York, NY | Phone: (212) 486-8094 | Website: http://www.shoewoo.com/ |
Have you ever dreamed of a true shoe wonderland? A wonderful, whimsical place full of fabulous footwear that invites you to luxuriate in your unabashed love for stilettos, pumps and boots? Well my friends, someone has taken that fantasy and turned it into a spectacular reality, and this dream come true is called ShoeWoo.
The newest store, which happens to be the third of its kind, just opened on October 1st 2009 in Manhattan on 59th and Lexington and we couldn’t resist stopping by to check it out. In just the few days since it had opened its doors we had already heard such amazing things about it that we knew it was not a place to be missed. Call it shopper’s intuition.
Not only is ShoeWoo a fantasy for shoe-lovers, it is unlike any shoe store we have ever visited. It is literally the Wonderland of footwear and you half expect to see Alice and the white rabbit walk through the doors at any moment. The space contains two levels, with the ground floor hosting not only a column that looks like it is built with shoes, but a giant glossy pump hung high above shoppers’ heads. There is even a plush swing and a giant velvet curtain against one wall. Shoes from brands like Rachel Rachel Roy, Boutique 9, Joan&David, Anne Klein and Nine West are showcased in intricately decorated cabinets as well as on a revolving display upon which a number of shoes spin slowly in beautifully choreographed motion. As if the rest of the store wasn’t hypnotizing enough… MORE »
Shoegasm-71 8th Ave. between 13th and 14th Street | New York, NY 10014 | Phone: (212) 691-2091 | Website: http://www.shoegasm.com/Store/Home.html |
Though it rained heavily all day, we didn't let that stop us from shoe-store hunting in the city! Last week, we dropped by Shoegasm, in one of their three locations in the city, on 8th Ave. between 13th and 14th St. Inside, the brick walls, large antique mirrors and embellished chairs made for a cozy atmosphere. However, instead of sitting down, relaxing, and simply taking in our surroundings (shoes, shoes, and more shoes!!!) we walked around the store and checked out hands-on all of the different styles of shoes (and there were plenty of different styles to keep us busy!) from pumps to flats. MORE »
Henri Bendel-712 Fifth Avenue at 56th Street | New York, NY 10019-4108 | (212) 247-1100 |
Tuccia Di Capri available through Labor Day 2009
Tuccia Di Capri, the shoe brand known for delicate and unique sandals, is taking a slight divergence from their boutique located on Pennsylvania Avenue in South Beach, Miami. From the start of the summer through Labor Day, a few in-house cobblers from the brand will be displaying their talents in Henri Bendel on 5th Ave, New York City.
Strolling down 5th Ave at 56th Street, the process of shoemaking is visible from Henri Bendel's front window so not surprisingly, we were too curious not to stop inside and check it out! MORE »
Second Time Around – 262 Mott St | New York, NY 10012 | Phone: (212) 965-8415 | Website:Secondtimearound.net
Designer-vintage chain Second Time Around opened their 19th location this week on one of the more mellow streets in SoHo. We attended their launch party last Tuesday, which was hosted by Alex Van Kempen, from the Real Housewives of New York City. We were also informed that Anne Hathaway showed up but left before we got there (darn!). The interior of the store was very downtown-chic with brick walls, free hanging fixtures and an entire wall clad in a black and white mod-fashion portrait.
All the pre-existing Second Time Around stores are concentrated mainly in the Boston Area, but the boutique looks very much at home in downtown SoHo. The store sells vintage, all designer label, current, and new in appearance items. The pieces must be dry cleaned in order to be put on the floor for sale. Clothing is lightly used and boutique items are also available, which are new with tags still intact. "With this economy, our concept is great – people want to buy amazing clothes but don't feel right paying the prices they maybe once did. This is where we come in", Second Time Around rep Jeff Wexler said.
The charming boutique features items such as Chanel shoes for $148, YSL heels for $248, a Henri Bendel beaded clutch for $24, a Missoni dress for $368, and a large selection of Diane Von Furstenberg dresses from $98 to $160. These items decrease in price the longer they are out on the floor – so you can get extremely lucky shopping! MORE »
Kathryn Amberleigh - 219 Mott St | New York, NY 10012 | Phone: (212) 625-3933 | Website: kathrynamberleigh.com
You'll find footwear designer Kathryn Amberleigh's debut and eponymous shoe store nestled in a cozy space located in a part of Manhattan's SoHo section that's slightly removed from the bustling crowds of tourists and surrounded by colorful and captivating boutiques. It stands out along the street, in no small part due to its interior, which takes a very no-nonsense approach to displaying its contents: the clean, white walls are bare from the ceiling down until you reach about calf-high where on either side a single white shelf displays a row of shoes above another row along the floor.
But the shoes are really all the decoration this space needs. MORE »
827 Washington St, near Little W. 12th | New York, New York | 10014 | Phone: 212.645.0950
Iris shoe store is located at the edge of the posh and celebrity-riddled meatpacking district, the perfect location for a company that lays claim to the title of shoe manufacturer for some of fashion’s elite: Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Viktor & Rolf, John Galliano, Paul Smith and Veronique Branquinho. It opened a year and a half ago and this is the first one in the U.S., joining its sister stores in other fashion capitols of the world such as Paris, London, Milan, Moscow, and Dubai. MORE »
449 West 14th St. | b/t 9th & 10th Ave. | New York, New York 10014| Phone: 212.206.1272
Jeffrey, located in the heart of New York City's Meatpacking District, is owned by Jeffrey Kalinsky, a man known in the retail industry for his uncanny knack for selecting the hottest trends and styles from the most premier fashion lines. Jeffrey is somewhat of a fashion mecca for both male and female trendsetters in NYC, and has nothing less than a cult following. It's been likened to a mini-department store because it features sections devoted to high-end men's and women's fashions, make-up, and posh home goods. It's the women's department that holds the famed shoe department, though, and this is what we came for. MORE »
382 West Broadway | New York, NY 10012 | Phone: 212-584-8000 | Toll Free: 1-877-TECASAN (832-2726)
It may not be the largest shoe store in New York City, but it's close enough. Te Casan's selling space is 5,500 square feet of pure beauty from its large open space in the heart of Soho down to each exclusive, limited edition shoe. Te Casan exists under a unique concept thought up by Israeli business man Yaron Kopel. Kopel selected seven young and experienced designers, whom most of us have never heard of, from fashion houses like Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace and Dries Van Noten. Each designer dreams up original designs and brands them with their own name for Te Casan. MORE »
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