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Barney's New York
If you have the where-withal, here's the place to find the latest designer labels to
please a well-heeled, young and trendy clientele. Their semi-annual clearance sales
are legendary and draw hordes of shoppers on the hunt for chic on the cheap.
• 660 Madison Ave at 61st St
Henri Bendel
Set up like a series of boutiques, Bendel's displays innovative, fun women's fashions
for glamorous shoppers. The signature brown and white shopping bag is such a
status symbol that the pattern is used for accessories.
• 712 5th Ave at 55th St
Century 21
Savvy uptown shoppers know it's worth making the trek downtown to Century 21 to
sift through racks full of designer labels at ridiculously cheap prices. You'll even see
celebs toting its distinctive red bags. As well as fashion and sportswear, the store is
also especially good for cosmetics and ladies' accessories.
• 22 Cortlandt St
H&M
Hennes & Mauritz, a Swedish retailer, was a smash success when the 5th Avenue
store opened in New York in 2000. Their secret? Kicky, young designs for men, wo-
men, and children at rock bottom prices, creating a look that belies the price tag.
• 640 5th Ave at 51st St; 34th St and Herald Square; 558 Broadway
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