The Best Clothing Stores in New York
With Paris, London, and Milan, New York competes for the title of world fashion capital. All the major brands and top names are present in New York! All you have to do is let yourself be tempted…
New York City has something for everyone ! (Photo Aveda)
The 11 Best Clothing Stores in New York
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch was founded in New York in 1892 by David Abercrombie. Originally, it was an outdoor equipment store. The brand then shifted toward fashion, transforming into a casual clothing line for men and women. The American brand has several stores in New York, including its flagship store on Fifth Avenue.
Abercrombie and Fitch is a clothing brand born in New York. (Photo DR) Address: 668 Fifth Avenue, between 52nd Street and 53rd Street.
Neighborhood: Midtown.
Metro: 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
Aéropostale
Despite its French name and accent on the “é”, Aéropostale is a 100% American brand. This clothing chain targets mainly 14- to 17-year-olds, with collections that follow trends. The chain has several stores in New York, including a flagship store just steps away from the Empire State Building.
The facade of Aéropostale's flagship store on Times Square. Address: 901 6th Avenue, at the corner of 33rd Street.
Neighborhood: Midtown.
Metro: 34 St-Herald Sq.
American Eagle Outfitters
The American Eagle Outfitters clothing chain was founded in 1977 in Michigan. But the American eagle has naturally landed in New York. The chain offers casual clothing and fashion accessories for men and women. The flagship store is right in Times Square!
Address: 1551-1555 Broadway, between 46th Street and 47th Street.
Neighborhood: Theater District.
Metro: Times Sq-42nd St.
Banana Republic
Owned by the Gap group, Banana Republic has many boutiques in New York. Contemporary and youthful cuts. The brand’s flagship store enjoys a prestigious location: the store sits right across from Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, in the Rockefeller Center complex.
Address: 626 5th Avenue, between 50th Street and 51st Street.
Neighborhood: Midtown.
Metro: 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.
Gap
The famous brand for men, women, and children is naturally a key destination in New York. The clothing chain opened its main store on Times Square, but you will find Gap stores throughout Manhattan.
Address: 1514 Broadway, between 44th Street and 45th Street.
Neighborhood: Theater District.
Metro: Times Sq-42 St.
H&M
Styles for kids and adults at unbeatable prices. That’s the H&M spirit! The Swedish retailer has several stores in New York. It has installed its flagship store on Herald Square, right across from Macy’s. A strategically prime location!
Address: 1293 Broadway, at the corner of 34th Street.
Metro: 34 St-Herald Sq.
Hollister Co.
Launched in 2000 by the famous brand Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister Co. is a casual clothing line for men and women. Its concept is decidedly exotic: to embody a young, relaxed California style inspired by the Pacific Ocean and surfing.
Address: 130 West 34th Street, between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue.
Neighborhood: Midtown.
Metro: 34 St-Penn Station.
Old Navy
Simple fashion at small prices. Welcome to Old Navy, a brand owned by the Gap group. The brand covers clothing for women, men, children, and babies.
Address: 1516 Broadway, between 44th Street and 45th Street.
Neighborhood: Theater District.
Metro: Times Sq-42nd St.
Ralph Lauren
It was in New York that the famous American clothing brand opened its first store in 1969. Today, Ralph Lauren has several locations in the Big Apple. But nothing compares to the flagship store located in the Upper East Side. One store is reserved for women and the other for men, just across the street.
Address: 867 Madison Avenue and 888 Madison Avenue, between 71st Street and 72nd Street.
Neighborhood: Upper East Side.
Metro: 72 St.
Urban Outfitters
The Urban Outfitters chain offers the best in fashion. You will find major brands like Miss Sixty, Diesel, Converse, Nike, and Levi’s. You can also browse for design objects and accessories for men and women.
Address: 521 5th Avenue, between 43rd Street and 44th Street.
Neighborhood: Midtown.
Metro: 5 Av.
Zara
Discover the latest fashion trends! The famous Spanish chain offers you a wide range of clothing, accessories, and shoes for men, women, and children at reasonable prices. The Fifth Avenue store is the largest Zara store in the United States.
Address: 666 Fifth Avenue, between 52nd Street and 53rd Street.
Neighborhood: Midtown.
Metro: 5 Av.