Neighborhood Guide: Tribeca Shopping

by Melanie_Berliet - 0 Reviews - 7 Lists

Updated: August 26, 2009

Tribeca is famous for its quiet, picturesque streets. But as one of New York's most expensive zip codes, it's also an ideal destination for an afternoon spent shopping--either browsing or actual buying. You've got your pick of luxurious clothing, high-end home furnishings and even chic stuff for the little ones.

Tribeca Shops

  1. 1 Babesta
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    66 W Broadway, New York, NY 10007 (map)

    When a hip mom opens a store for her own kind, you get a boutiques for cool kids and their still-cool parents. Shop here only if you want your toddler to don trendy onesies and play with European toys.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Steven Alan
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    103 Franklin St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

    Stylish downtown dwellers get their casual weekend gear here. If you tire of shopping, not to worry; there's a lounge located conveniently across from the dressing room where you can sample one of the 20 or so CDs.

  3. 3 3 Star Rating: Average Room
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    182 Duane St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

    Minimalists will rejoice at this store, where "spare and simple" reign. Home decor so of-the-moment that it doesn't need much color to shine is arranged in super-stylish groupings. Your home will thank you for purchasing your furnishings here. Even if you can't afford anything, it's worth passing through.

  4. 4 2.5 Star Rating: Below Average Dune Inc
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    156 Wooster St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    Astronomical hipness doesn't just mandate cool duds; it requires cool furniture, too. Shop this 7,500-square-foot showroom for clean pieces fit for city living. And if you're a true high-roller, request something custom-made.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Tribeca Issey Miyake
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    119 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

    Get a double dose of aesthetic pleasure by shopping this Japanese conceptualist's shop designed by acclaimed architect, Frank Gehry. The flagship Miyake store is 3,000-square-feet of sprawling beauty that can be found both on and off the rack.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Lafco New York
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    285 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012 (map)

    This is the mecca for quality personal care products, hailing from far away places like Italy, Greece and Portugal. Also on hand are dishes for cradling your fancy soaps, proper waste baskets and fine ottomans.

  7. 7 2 Star Rating: Below Average Baker Furniture
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    129 Hudson St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

    Tasteful furnishing arranged in scaled "rooms" fill 12,000 square feet. More than 20 different collections are normally on display. In style (and cost), it's like Restoration Hardware, on steroids.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Urban Archaeology
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    143 Franklin St, New York, NY 10013 (map)

    Fashionable retailers, hotels and restaurants come here for everything from sconces to faucet taps. The pieces are purchased from demolition crews and antique dealers, so they're often unique and always more striking than your average fixtures.