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Giorgio Armani
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Yves Saint Laurent
Madison Avenue Boutiques
Bottega Veneta
The first in the uptown
Madison Avenue boutique line-
up, known for luxury leather
goods, shoes, and fashion.
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635
Madison Avenue, between 59th & 60th
sts
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Moschino
An other-worldly setting
provides the backdrop for
whimsical, with-it clothing,
continuing the legacy of the
late Italian designer.
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803
Madison Avenue, between 67th &
68th sts
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Shanghai Tang
The colorful townhouse
home of a well-known Hong
Kong retailer, selling luxury
fashions and home furnishings.
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714 Madison Avenue, between 63rd
& 64th sts
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Dolce & Gabbana
Spot the celebrities at this
chic Italian outpost - one of the
hot labels of the moment.
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825
Madison Avenue, between 67th & 68th
sts
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Valentino
If you can afford it, join the
rich and famous; many of his
gowns are worn at the Oscars.
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747 Madison Avenue at 65th St
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DKNY
Donna Karan designs
wearable fashions for every
lifestyle and occasion.
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655 Madison Avenue at 60th St
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Giorgio Armani
The New York flagship of
the Italian master, known for
his superb tailoring, offers a
good range from his collection.
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760 Madison Avenue at 65th St
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Yves Saint Laurent
The legacy of the legendary
French
couturier
lingers, with a
particular appeal to the young.
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855-59 Madison Avenue, between 70th
& 71st sts
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Polo Ralph
Lauren
The 1898 Rhinelander
Mansion is the back-
drop for the king of
preppy fashion, who
spent $14 million
renovating the old
mansion. Sportswear
is in a separate shop
across the street.
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867 Madison Avenue at
72nd St
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BCBG
Max Azria
“
Bon chic, bon
genre
,“ (good style,
good attitude), is the
motto of this hot
designer. Fans of his
sexy fashions include
many young Holly-
wood stars.
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770
Madison Avenue at
66th St
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77th St
68th St
Hunter College
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Lexington Av
59th St
Fifth Av
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For more on shopping in New York
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