Famous for its fabulous pants, this chic-yet-casual label draws young fashionistas to its tony digs across from Bryant Park.

by Keith Wagstaff

In Short
Website-developer-turned-fashion-designer Stacy Bendet's New York store is nearly as stylish as the clothes inside; The black-and-white interior is filled with glamorous flourishes like a black crystal chandelier and 16-foot-tall dressing rooms hidden by elegant black silk curtains. The clothes, ranging from pinstriped pants and striped wool cuffed shorts to black cropped jackets and a black chiffon dress made of vertical strips of fabric, are all sophisticated enough for the office and sleek enough for a night out.