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365 5th Avenue NY | CUNY Graduate Center

This landmark building was once the B. Altman Department Store before the City University of New York (CUNY) took over the building in 1999 to house its Graduate Center. The renovated site hosts 4,600 students, 33 doctoral programs, 7 master’s programs, and 30 research centers and institutes (which focus on areas of social, civic, cultural, […]

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350 5th Avenue NY | Empire State Building

One of the best-known skyscrapers in the world, the Empire State Building, completed in 1931, was the world’s tallest building (with 102 floors), until the World Trade Center was built in Lower Manhattan in 1972. Since then, other taller buildings came along in other cities around the world, such as the Willis Tower and Trump […]

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175 5th Avenue NY | Origins

Located at the street level of the historic Flatiron Building, Origins is an American cosmetics retailer that offers natural plant and organic-based skincare, makeup, and bath & body products. The firm was launched in 1990 by Leonard Lauder (son of renown cosmetics mogul Estee Lauder) to appeal to the growing legions of “eco-conscious” consumers. Flatiron […]

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149 5th Avenue NY | Ann Taylor

At 149 5th Avenue you´ll find American retailers and the chain of “Ann Taylor” retail stores (which sells apparel collections aimed at affluent career women) does not refer to a person or designer of that name. “Ann Taylor” is simply the name a fine women’s apparel store first launched in New Haven, Connecticut by local […]

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142 5th Avenue NY | American Apparel

This apparel retailer has a modest presence in this stretch of 5th Avenue, and is best-known for its extensive selection of wardrobe basics (t-shirts, leggings, tights) in all sorts of colors. Aside from its ad campaigns (posters of employees in provocative poses), part of its marketing centers around its slogan “Sweatshop Free. Made in USA.” […]

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140 5th Avenue NY | Aveda

This cosmetics store is known as the “Aveda Environmental Lifestyle Store” selling that brand’s signature natural “eco-friendly” skin and hair care products. Customer service is emphasized in the store’s marketing efforts complete with free samples. One customer noted: “shoppers are encouraged to try all the products. You are greeted with a beverage and mini-treatment at […]

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136 5th Ave NY | White House Black Market

This American apparel retailer was originally known as “The White House” back in 1985, a tiny women’s boutique exclusively offering white and ivory apparel and accessories opened its doors in Baltimore, Maryland. The same owners then opened another retailer (Black Market) in 1995 – selling only apparel in alluring shades of black. The two stores […]

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135 5th Avenue NY | Kate Spade

American fashion designer Kate Spade chose this Lower Fifth Avenue location since her quirky unique designer apparel would be a good pick among young female college students and residents. In attempts to appeal to a younger crowd and generate foot traffic, Spade’s company is relying heavily on Web-based marketing and e-commerce sales. Facebook is currently […]

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133 5th Avenue NY | Michael Kors

Reflecting the change in the times, New York-based designer Michael Kors took over a retail spot in this Lower Fifth Avenue location in 2010 that was formerly rented by Italian apparel maker Benetton. This 2,500 sq. foot store has a solid representation of Kors’ ladies apparel line (which has gone from being an upscale apparel […]

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129 5th Avenue NY | Armani Exchange

Unlike its pricier boutiques on Madison Avenue, “Armani Exchange” exists to attract a younger crowd given to street wear (jeans, t-shirts, casual dress shirts and blouses). Apparel bearing the ”A/X” logo is meant for nightclub hoppers. Men’s apparel range from “Miami Vice”-style linen jackets to bomber jackets, and various activewear items. BEWARE: even ”casual” items […]

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