New York’s most fashionable addresses

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New York’s most fashionable addresses

Fresh from Fashion Week, Net-a-Porter's Olivia von Christierson shares her favourite spots for people-watching, vintage perusing and pizza

Emilie Hall

BY Emilie Hall29 September 2022

After her whirlwind eight days at NYFW, we caught up with Olivia von Christierson, luxury ready-to-wear buying manager at Net-a-Porter, on where she found time to eat, drink and shop during her rare minutes of downtime.

From after-dark glamour in the Bowery, to racks of Philo-era Celine in the Lower East Side, to the best pizza in Brooklyn, these are her most stylish spots to know in New York City

FOR SHOPPING

Desert Vintage boutique, New York City | Mr & Mrs Smith

If you’re in the Lower East Side, make the pilgrimage to Desert Vintage – don’t expect ripped band t-shirts though, it’s more Chanel and YSL; it all costs a small fortune but it’s got a hallowed atmosphere.

Ina is also a wonderful curated consignment store and of course there’s the Real Real flagship in SoHo. For gorgeous tableware and homeware, there’s Il Buco Vita, the boutique from the Il Buco restaurant family.

Then, I always like to stop in at the Row if I’m uptown, it’s simply the chicest store in NYC and, quite apart from the clothes, gives amazing interior inspiration.

FOR EATING

Dr Clark restaurant, New York City | Mr & Mrs Smith

The new spot to know is the Nines. Italian brand the Attico held their fashion week party here and it was a scene all week long. It ticks all the boxes: cosy red banquettes, classic cocktails and low lighting – the invitation to dress up is even in the name itself!

Another spot with fashion credentials is Dr Clark, a Japanese restaurant in Chinatown, where the waiters all wear uniforms by Bode. For something more low-key, there’s amazing Mexican food at Atla in SoHo; Buvette in the West Village is an oldie but remains a very goodie.

For the shows in Brooklyn, we found time for a slice at Williamsburg Pizza (the best) and a glass of wine at the Four Horsemen, owned by LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy.

If I was less busy, I’d love to eat in at legendary lox and bagel institution Russ & Daughters Cafe which is just two minutes from the hotel’s front door, but the reality is that breakfast is usually an açai smoothie on-the-go from Dr Smood in SoHo…

FOR SLEEPING

Bedrooom at the Ludlow hotel, New York City | Mr & Mrs Smith

I’m so lucky to stay at the Ludlow with work, its Lower East Side location can’t be beaten – you’re right by some of the city’s best shopping, bars and restaurants. The hotel’s own bistro, Dirty French, is always buzzing but never more so than during fashion week. There’s a great bar, too, and a conservatory for cocktails and catch-ups.

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