Minnette

238 Mott Street. , New York, New York

With their debut venture--the very successful Blue Bag handbag haven on Elizabeth Street--Marni and Pascal Legrand established themselves as pioneers of downtown chic.

Geraldine

246 Mott Street., New York, New York

Carrie Bradshaw's walk-in closet? The tiny space of Nolita's newest footwear outpost houses a well-edited selection of ultra-fabulous shoes by trendmakers.

Calypso Enfant

426 Broome Street., New York, New York

Manhattan's most stylish babes have flocked to Christiane Celle's assorted Calypso boutiques, including the first-born Calypso Enfant on Mulberry Street; now she expands her offerings for the under-12 set with a second on Broome.

Lunettes et Chocolat

25 Prince Street. , New York, New York

This place is no ordinary corner market. The Grocery Store, a huge warehouse-like space with stark white walls, exposed pipes, and steel accents, is a hip, European, fashion oasis.

Destination

32-36 Little West 12th Street. , New York, New York

Set in Manhattan's trendy Meat Packing district, Destination's whitewashed wood floors and large display tables give patrons a sense of openness and light. One-of-a-kind creations from designers like Triki Trixia, Mosse and Jacques Le Corre

Jutta Neumann

158 Allen St., New York, New York

There are very few shops in existence where designers sell and make their products in the same room. Jutta Neumann, being one of them, is either the last of a dying breed or the beginning of a trend.