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New York Magazine's Bets of New York issue is here, and as always, it's packed with what you need to know about right now—from where to get the most painless bikini wax to who to call when you're in the market for a rare orchid. You know, the essentials.
The Shopping and Health & Self categories are always a highlight, and this year's winners set the bar high for next's. See a few of the most notable mentions, which include Dover Street Market, Twisted Lily, Electric Nest, VFiles, and more below, and see the entire rundown for 2014 here.
Photo by Driely S.
↑ Digital Bespoke: Acustom Apparel
Conceptual Department Store: Dover Street Market
Gender Neutral Accessories: Miansai
Home Decor: Home of the Brave
Photo by Driely S.
↑ Niche Scents: Twisted Lily
Women's Boutique: Electric Nest
The Most Affordable Fitness: The People's Bootcamp, Yoga to the People II, U! Yoga NYC, Blink Fitness, and CYC
Photo by William Chan
↑ Five New Stores That Are All About the Schmoozing: VFiles, Been Trill, The Kinfolk Store, Leisure Life NYC, Procell
Best Piercer: Love, Adorned
Best Quickie Makeover: Rouge NY
· Best of New York 2014 [New York Magazine]