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Archive for April, 2013


115 5th Avenue NY | Victoria’s Secret

Commanding a long-time presence in New York, Victoria’s Secret is considered THE destination for chic women’s clothing, sultry swimwear, must-have shoes and accessories, and beauty products. Along with the constant presence of female customers, male shoppers quietly show up before Valentine’s Day and the Christmas holiday period. Given the demand Victoria’s Secret generated for its […]

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115 5th Avenue NY | Madewell

An emerging women’s apparel retailer, this is Madewell’s second location in New York. A quirky assortment of denim, dresses, shoes and bags can be found at this Lower 5th Avenue location. Shoppers have given the store’s staff high marks for its customer service. One shopper described Madewell’s collection as being akin to J. Crew’s younger […]

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111 5th Avenue NY | H&M

The Swedish apparel retailer H&M grew in popularity in America over the years, which is reflected by its 11 locations in Manhattan. It initially made a splash selling affordable fashion items to local consumers at its first New York location (51st Street & 5th Avenue), before making its citywide expansion afterwards. Like its other stores, […]

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110 5th Avenue NY | Joe Fresh

Canadian apparel retailer Joe Fresh took over a space in Lower Fifth Avenue formerly occupied by Esprit in 2011, fueled by its initial success with a store it set up in the affluent vacation enclave of East Hampton, NY. It’s orange (and white lettering) logo is hard to miss. Even though it has “Gap-like” apparel […]

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105 5th Avenue NY | Barnes and Noble Books

Known for decades by high school and college students, Barnes and Noble book store has its flagship location here (which opened at this retail space back in 1932). With its corporate headquarters nearby (122 5th Avenue), this used to be the book store for students to purchase their course books for the entire school year. […]

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103 5th Avenue NY | Sperry Top Sider

This 1,700 sq. ft. shoe store attracts both NYU students and tourists who are looking for a variety of casual men’s, women’s and children’s footwear. Some of its footwear still reflects its New England nautical roots – reminiscent of the Nautica apparel brand. To no surprise, the store’s decor is loosely boathouse-inspired, with whitewashed wood […]

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101 5th Avenue NY | Zara Apparel

At 101 5th Avenue you´ll find the major Spanish apparel retailer which has better-known locations at 42nd Street & 5th Avenue, and Broadway & 66th Street in the trendy Upper West Side district. Like those locations, this Lower Fifth Avenue location is a hit among both tourists and locals. At each airy, split-level boutique, shoppers […]

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461 5th Avenue NY | BCBG Max Azria

Fashion retailer BCBG Max Azria Group moved into this location in 2007, at a time when New York was starting to go through its continued tourism boom. This spot (on East 40th Street & 5th Avenue, just across from the New York Public Library), is just two blocks away from 42nd Street – which has […]

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424 5th Avenue NY | Lord & Taylor

Lord &Taylor is the oldest upscale specialty department store in the USA. Founded in 1826 in Lower Manhattan, it relocated to its present site in 1914 (and declared a landmark in 2007). It offers shoppers clothing, footwear, jewelry, beauty products, fragrances, electronics, bedding and housewares. Local shoppers like Lord & Taylor because tourists haven’t discovered […]

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400 5th Avenue NY | Langham Place

The 57-story building Langham Place was constructed in 2010 by an Italian investor group, Bi and Di Real Estate Spa (which also built the 25-story “Edificio Atlantic” condo tower in Havana, Cuba). It has a five-star hotel (with 214 rooms) and condominium tower residences (The Setai Fifth Avenue). Apartments at Langham Place are in the […]

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