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In some New York stores, the customers are as eye-catching as the merchandise. (Admit it: You might go to Pilgrim Surf + Supply for the boards, but you're likely to get distracted by the handsome surfers.) In the map after the jump, we've rounded up eleven of our favorite stores for pretty people watching—from the off-duty models at J.Lindeberg to the chic French tourists at Isabel Marant.—Reporting by Talia Aroshas
No need for binoculars: If spotting pretty, wealthy, well-tailored individuals within arms reach is your sport of choice, visit Barneys New York. But, please—no touching.
To witness a surplus of young, hip shoppers in action, head to Owen. The boutique is on-trend without being overly trendy, and the same can be said of its shoppers, who go there for brands like Suno, L'Agence, Ohne Titel, and more.
Forget bars, coffee shops, or the gyms—all the cute, preppy guys in Manhattan hang out at Gant. Stop by to scope out the polo shirts, and if you're lucky, leave with a number.
At J. Lindeberg, it's all fresh off the runway. (The clientele, that is.) Head to this Soho shop for some serious model watching, and be sure to bring your highest pair of heels for the best view.
If you are looking to spot stylish French ladies in their almost-natural habitat, no need to spend mad money on travel expenses; simply visit Isabel Marant in Soho to brush up on your je ne sais quoi.
On any given day, it seems that all of Manhattan's off-duty models have taken up residence at Alexander Wang. Meet them there, along with plenty of other trendy, attractive, Rococo-toting shoppers.
To snag a clean-cut boy your mother would love, hightail it to the J. Crew Liquor Store on West Broadway. You might even get some shopping done, while you're at it.
Though the prices can get pretty steep, nothing inside this cozy Mott Street boutique feels unobtainable—including the shoppers. Break away from the intimidation of the uptown rich and powerful, and take a leisurely stroll through the world of the hip, downtown low-maintenance crowd. And did we mention they're all pretty easy on the eyes, too?
For a concentrated dosage of stylish hipsters, head over to Maryam Nassir Zadeh on the Lower East Side. But don't mistake it for a Bushwick house party: here lives the clean, fashion forward, showered type.
Ever wonder where the fabulous shop for lingerie? Kiki de Monteparnasse would be the place. Located in Soho, this romantic, sexy intimates shop is also home to a collection of beautiful, wealthy, and confident shoppers.
To creep on some beach loving, wave-catching cuties, take a trip to Pilgrim Surf+Supply in Brooklyn. If you're thinking of learning the art yourself, it's a great place to start—both for the solid selection of equipment, and the good looking guys who can give you some pointers.
No need for binoculars: If spotting pretty, wealthy, well-tailored individuals within arms reach is your sport of choice, visit Barneys New York. But, please—no touching.
To witness a surplus of young, hip shoppers in action, head to Owen. The boutique is on-trend without being overly trendy, and the same can be said of its shoppers, who go there for brands like Suno, L'Agence, Ohne Titel, and more.
Forget bars, coffee shops, or the gyms—all the cute, preppy guys in Manhattan hang out at Gant. Stop by to scope out the polo shirts, and if you're lucky, leave with a number.
At J. Lindeberg, it's all fresh off the runway. (The clientele, that is.) Head to this Soho shop for some serious model watching, and be sure to bring your highest pair of heels for the best view.
If you are looking to spot stylish French ladies in their almost-natural habitat, no need to spend mad money on travel expenses; simply visit Isabel Marant in Soho to brush up on your je ne sais quoi.
On any given day, it seems that all of Manhattan's off-duty models have taken up residence at Alexander Wang. Meet them there, along with plenty of other trendy, attractive, Rococo-toting shoppers.
To snag a clean-cut boy your mother would love, hightail it to the J. Crew Liquor Store on West Broadway. You might even get some shopping done, while you're at it.
Though the prices can get pretty steep, nothing inside this cozy Mott Street boutique feels unobtainable—including the shoppers. Break away from the intimidation of the uptown rich and powerful, and take a leisurely stroll through the world of the hip, downtown low-maintenance crowd. And did we mention they're all pretty easy on the eyes, too?
For a concentrated dosage of stylish hipsters, head over to Maryam Nassir Zadeh on the Lower East Side. But don't mistake it for a Bushwick house party: here lives the clean, fashion forward, showered type.
Ever wonder where the fabulous shop for lingerie? Kiki de Monteparnasse would be the place. Located in Soho, this romantic, sexy intimates shop is also home to a collection of beautiful, wealthy, and confident shoppers.
To creep on some beach loving, wave-catching cuties, take a trip to Pilgrim Surf+Supply in Brooklyn. If you're thinking of learning the art yourself, it's a great place to start—both for the solid selection of equipment, and the good looking guys who can give you some pointers.
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