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Tor;rSocialite and former fashioned itor Tory Burch desi g nsclassic, jet-set clothes. Herinspiration? Sixties andSeventies Gucci and Yves SaintLaurent, and American styleicons like Talitha Getty. At hershop, Tory, find beaded tunics.peacoats, tweed sailor pantsand cashmere sweaters.Her boho yacht collectionincludes gold bomber jacketsand luxe shearling vests.257 Elizabeth St (OO7 2/2 3343OOA;Toryltd.com)

Kazuyo NakanoKazuyo Nakano crafts small, functional yetelegant leather handbags, made ofthe highestquality skins and in rich colours. For her latestcollection, she looked to Penelope T?ee, PattiBoyd, and Marianae Faithfirll for inspiration.117 Crosby St (001 212 941 7093;Kazuyonalzano.com)

TupliAt Tupli, they make all your shoefantasies come true. Before they takea mould of your feet, designersKathy Myczkowski and TamaraChubinidze insist on a lengthyconsultation. You choose froma vast an:ay of leathers and

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Andrianna ShamarisOn her travels to Africa and Asia, owner/artist/designer Andrianna Shamaris collects naturalobjects and then fashions them into usabledesigns -a skill forwhich she has earned acultfollowing in her native California. She turnscoconuts into bowls, palm-tree trunks intocontainers, and wooden planks into screens.121 Greene St (0A1 22 388 9898

Elizabeth CharlesNew Zealander Elizabeth Charles' store in theMeatpacking District showcases fashion bypromising designers from the southernhemisphere, such as Jayson Brunsdon,Camilla & Marc and Josh Gool. Bottles ofNew Zealand Sauvignon Blanc are ulcorkedthroughout the day639 Hudson St (001 212 243 3201;E lizab et h - c h arl e s. com )

embellishments, and in one month's timeyour fantasyis ready780 Mad.ison Aue (001 212 472 2576;Tupli.com)

Jill PlatnerTrained as a sculptor, jewellery designerJilI Platner handcrafts sleek, modern silverand gold pieces inspired by nature.113 Crosby St (001 212 324 1298;Jillplatnercom)

,An Farnest Cut & SewDesign your own jeans at the conceptstore of American denim label Earnest

Sewn. After being measured, you choosethe denim you want, the cut, buttons

and rivets, thread colour and back-pocketdesign, and in two hours - if there's nobacklog-your custom-madejeans are finished.All for about $300. Whiie you vrait, wanderthrough the Meatpacking District - Scoop,Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, andJeffrey are all nearbyS2l Washington St (001 212 242 3414;Earnestsewn.com)

Malia MillsMalia Mills' flattering mix-and-match bikinitops and bottoms make swimwear shopping >

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Maliamills.com)

BDDWVenture into the imaginative world of designerTller Hays at this unique modern furniture

and cast-bronze antlers.5 Crosby St (001212 625 1230; Bddw.com)

Catriona MacKechnieThis shop is a fittingly sensual backdrop forthe 25 desigrrer collections inside. Many, suchas Deborah Marquit, VPL and Araks (Scarlett

Johansson wore Araks knickers in the openingscene of Lost in Translation), are exclusive.

400 w 14th st (001 212 242 3200;

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Solstice Sunglass BoutiqueChoose your perfect pair of shades from over1,200 pairs by 20 different labels.

10 Columbus Circle (001212 823 9590;

Solsticestores.com)

Bloomlngdales SoHoThe trusty department store has venturedinto SoHo with a five-floor branch catering forayounger clientele. Use the less hectic CrosbyStreet entrance around the back.504 Broad.way (001212 729 5900;Bloomingd,ales.com)

La ReinaFormerstylist LeanaZuniga travels the worldlooking for uniqueclothes, choosing piecesfor her friends fromthe fashion and filmworld. Last year, SarahJessica Parkerwasphotographed ir a hano-painled silk dress she'dpicked up at La Reina(/efl) and inadvertentlykick-started a trendwhen Chlo6 and KarlLagerfeld incorporatedsimilar designs in theircollections.7OO Avenue C(oo1 2124753889)

store. working with "J"'""I;;l;;trd th; C.O. BigelOf,V

'ff .i;:ffi ilffi*""::H:#i,ffi,:: Ap othe c arie sMarkTwain used to collect hisprescriptions from this charming166-year-old chemist. From over 7OO

homeopathic remedies to Smith'sRosebud Salve (a bestseller), it stocksproducts from alloverthe world thathave stood thetest of time. The originalSephora idea, minus the hassle.414 6th Avenue (OO1 21253327OO,Bigelowchemists.com)

Great Jones SpaDrop into this strategically placed spa - it'shandy for SoHo, the Lower East Side andNoLIta - to rest your aching body with asoothing massage. A three-storey waterfallruns down the wall beside the hot tub. Colonics

and facials are also available.29 Great Jones St (001 212 505 3185;

Greatjonesspa.com)

Yigal Azrou6lAzroudl joins Stella McCartney, Carlos

$4iele and Alexander McQueen on West 14thStreet, the burgeoning Rodeo Drive ofthe Meatpacking Distriet. You'll find sexysilk-chiffon dresses, velvet jackets andsequined swing coats.

408W 14th St (001 212 929 7525;Yigal-azrouel.com)

ButterButter is run by two sisters, Eva and RobinWeiss, who stock Kristensen Du Nord, DriesVan Noten and local favourites such as Julia(retro Victoriad designs) and Roganjeans. Justdown this newly fashionable street is the sisterstore, Jelly, which sells vintage and new shoes,

belts and handbags.

389 Atlantic Aue, Broohlyn (001 718 260 9033)

ehrEstlan LouboutinThe Parisian shoemaker's sexy red-soledslippers and stilettos have made their way tothe Meatpacking District.59 Horatio St (001 212 255 1910) >

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Alfie RivingtonClubThis is New York'sMecca for trainer fans,with a coveted coll-ection of new, vintageand rare footwear. Butthere is no sign outside:look for the bu.zzer.Inside, there's a vastcrystal chandelier,wall-to-wall red carpetand spotlights on thetrainers. It's very cool.

158 Riuington St(001 212 375 8128;Riuingtonclub.com)

Jelena Behrend StudioIt's a tiny unassuming jewellery shop on theLower East Side but customers have includedMadonna, Gwyneth Paltrow and DrewBarrlanore. The self-taught Bosnian jewellermakes elaborate necklaces and bracelets withdiamonds and precious stones, using fourdifferent colours of gold.188 Orchard St (001 212 995 8497;J el enab e hr en d. studi o. c om)

Cantaloup Destination DenimThe Upper East Side's only denim emporiumcarries downtown-chic labels like Tsubi,Hudson, SacredBlue, OliverTwist, Blue Cult,Fins and Oligo Tissew. Accessories includevintage cowboy boots and silk-screenedTLshirts by Sophomore and dress-up-dress-down tops and skirts by Geren Ford.1359 Second, Aue (001 212 288 3569)

Opening CerennonyBased loosely on an Olympics theme, thisfriendly loft-sized store picks a different "hostcountry" each year and then showcases itsestablished and emerging fashion designers,mixed with vintage and market finds. Thisyear, they are "making Great Britain proud"by selling, among others, Barbour, Kim Jones,Madin Andersson, Peter Jensen, BenjaminKirchhof{ Gareth Pugh and Jens Laugesen.35 Hou;ard St (001 212 219 2688;Openingceremony.us)

ClaudineOffbeat clothes handmade by indie designersare the focus at K)'ung Lee's cosy Claudineshop and the slightly pricier Alberline nearbyHighlights include Christina Hattler'sreconstructed Victorianjackets, artist LincolnMa;'ne's silk-screen TLshirts and hoodies, andNadia Tar"r's halterneckwrap dresses in cotton

jersey. Thailabel Sretsis -like afunkierversionof Marc Jacobs - makes cropped trousers,marching-band motif trench coats and balloonminidresses.19 Christopher St (001 212 414 4234)

DarlingBefore creating her own clothing line andopening a Meatpackjng District store, AnnFrench Emonts spent 20 years as a costumedesigner for Broadway shows and even taughtwunderkind Zac Posen how to sew. Herattention-grabbing lingerie-inspired dressesand separates are sold alongside romantic andrefined items by a select group of designersfrom France and California. Late nightshopping on a Thursdaynight is accompaniedby flutes ofchampagne.7 Horatio St (001 646 336 6966)

Some Odd RubiesActress Summer Phoenix and friends Odessa

Whitmire ald Ruby Canner scourthe countryfor vintage treasures and then deconstruct andreassemble the garments into sexy modernpieces. These sit nicely alongside a seleetion >

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I trIeartln their huge subterranean store,girls about town Jill Bradshawand Toni Kojuharova (/efl) sellfashior- by your-g designersalongside music, art, and books,Find Karen Walker's earthywrap dresses, Rachel Comey's

*. erints, much loved by MaggieGyllenhaal, and the much-hypedsecreta ry-ch ic la bei Lover.262 Mott Street (OO/ 212 2/9 9265a nd / OO Ave C (OO/ 27 2 475 3BB9).lheartnVc.com

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of small labels. There is also an excellentcollection of vintage accessories.

151 Ludow St (001 212 353 1736;

Someoddrubies.com)

Steven AlanStevenAlan's SoHo location was adestinationshop for NewYorkers for over a decade, he has

recently expanded with a huge downtown loftand a cosy uptown boutique. Dr Hauschkabeauty products, a selection ofCDs, and Burnftagrant candles are sold in the spacious"urban general store" in TriBeCa. The UpperWest Side branch has personal shoppers onhand. Both locations sell Steven Alan'strademark button-down shirbs and his newlyexpanded women's line.103 Franklin St (001 212 343 0692)

and 465 Amsterdam Aue (001 212 595 8451).

Steuenalan.com

!-egacyThe Brooklyn version of Legacy's 25-year-oldSoHo store is slightly younger, hipper and

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the latest ventureof multitaskingsupermodel HelenaChristensen (/eff).She and her bestfriend Leif Sigersenhaveopened Butik,a charming shopwith a whimsical mixof allthings Danish,includinq exquisitesilk dresses by CamillaStaerk, preciouscapelets by Baumund Pferdgarten,and knits by lvenHoj. There are alsoantiques thattheduo have picked upon theirtravels.605 Hudson Street(oot 212 367 BO14)

cheaper. Hard-to-find labels such as Gauge(whose designer Jane O'Brien used to do

Marc Jacobs' knitwear), Canada-basedIndustry, and Midi (an indie brand fromCalifornia) mix weII with a well-curatedcoliection of viatage pieces.

109 Ttutmpson St @01 212 966 4827)

and.362 Atlantic Aue (001 718 403 0090).

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SevenAll the fashion-forward labels are here:Imitation of Christ, Pleasure Principle,As Four, Jeremy Scott, Preen, BernhardWillhelm, Veronique Branquinho.110 Mercer St (001 646 654 0156;

Seuennewyork.com)

37='! AtellerJean Yu's featherweight silk-charmeuse andchiffon underwear is made only in neutraltones. It's sexy intelligent and comes made tomeasure or teady to wear. Her floor-length silkdressing gowns are very Thirties glam.

37 Crosby St (001 212 226 0067;

Jearryu.com)

Fashion/Plate NYCBy day, this unusual multifu nctionalNoLIta space sells finely tailoredwomen's clothes, cocktail dresses,

handmade Indian baubles, funkyvases and original Warhol prints.At night, it is transformed into a

caf6 serving delicious Latin andAsian fusion cuisine and refreshing"saktails" - cocktails made withfruit-infused sakes.

264 Elizabetlt St (001 212 219 9212)

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r "The hotcoroa at lunettes

etftocolat [25 Prince St,

001 212 925 88001 is decadent,

delicious, and full of

antioxidants."

I "For breakfast, go to (atd

Gitane [242 Mott St, 001 212

31495521 forfrothy cappuccinos and big bowlsof

homemade granola wrth yoghurt and fresh fruit.

It's also great for people-t,vatching."

| "D0 Kham [5] Prince St, 001 212 966 2404] has beautiful,

silk embroidered lndian shirts, which make great gifts."

r "Henrytehr [9 PrinceSt,00l 2122749921] isthe Mecca of

bluejeans and ihe sales people are bluejeans professors!"

. "1 go toSigetson l'lonison 128 Prince 5t,00] 212 219 3B9t

for wonderful shoes."

. "Forfurniture, visitArea lDl'lodem 1262 ElDabeth St,001

212 219 99031. lt hasfabulous retro and modern pieces, from a

p0nyskin rug t0 a t,vhite leather Mies van der Rohe chair."

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. "l eat at Kori [253 thurch

St,00l 212 33445981 a lot, lt s

a Korean re$aurant with an

eclectic, Japanese inf luence.

It\ju$ good food, so I find

myselfeating there for both

lunch and dinner sometimes."

. "lf I wake up on the wrong side ofthe bed, I need caffeine

to set me siraight. I go to Le Pain 0uotidien [100 Grand St, 001

212 625 90091 and order a coffee and a soft-boiled egg."

r "stevenAlan [103 Franklin S1,001 212 343 0692] is a great

store. They have a fine seledi0n 0fjeans and button-down

shirts. And good people w0rk there."

. 'R 20th (entury [82 Franklin 5t,001 2l ?34319:,9!is

one of my favourite stores. lt sells mid-century modern

furniture and lighting. Even if l'm not looking to buy

anything, I still liketo goin and browse."

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e "l love Bayou [308 Lenox Ave,

001 2i2 426 38001 forsolid Cajun

Creole dishes like shrimp and

catfish. lt's a cosy place to t,ltat(h

the re$ of Harlem walk by."

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Alaste ofSealood [50 t125th $,00i 212 831 55841. 0rder cod wiih

col lard greens and macar0ni cheese 0n the side."

. "lenox lounge [2BB Lenox Ave, 001 212 427 0253] is an

Art Deco barwhere V0u tan enj0y a cocktail andjaz."

. "You can't leave Harlem without buying trainers.Walk

along Westl25th Street and Westl45th Stteet forthe stores

that getthem before anVWhere else in the city."

I "Walk through the Sugar Hill section, which extends from

Edgecomb Avenue to Am$erdam Avenue, and from West

145 Streetio West 155 Street. ln the Twenties, aff luent blacks

moved there and even now lt'sihe most exclusive area in

Harlem. The restored brown$ones are beautiful. Then drop

into one of the lounges, like Perk's [533 Manhattan Avenue,

001 212 666 85001, and have a drinkand relax."

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NICHOLASCOLERIDGEprofiles the f ashion maverickMichael Roberts, on page 135

. Managingdirector of Cond6 NastPublications since 1991 ' Hasworkedinmagazines sincehewas 16' Author

of 10books,fiveof themnovels (and,

since he's ourboss,we'll giveyouthename of the ffi h: A Much Marui'e d

M an, pttblushed by Orion nextspring)' !'ather of four Consistent

. Irritated bypettybureaucracY. Cries atpopballads' Addictedtosunshine' Keen treasure-hunter

Q: \\4rat do you love about your job?

A: "Havingaplaceto go eachmorning."*f*t*------,,--.-d

THE VOGUE TEAM AT GI,ASTONBURYVogue's fashion team travelledwith hairstylists, make-upartists and photographer Corinne Day (fron t row; second ftomright) to Glastonburyto shoot "Crowdpleaser", onpage324After alongweekend of hardworkand drMngrain, the sun

flnally came o tt on Vogue' s Glastonburyteam, which includedassociate editor Emily Sheffi eld. (b ack r ozu, th ird from left),fashion director Kate Phelan (back rou,;, fourth from ri.g ht)andart director JaimePerlm an(back row, farri'gh't).

JAMESBROWNstyledmodel Julia Stegner's hair

in "From Paris with love", on page 304. Has been hairdressing since hewas 15

. Feels like he spends his life at Heathrow andWaterloo . Ov,ns flve Irish sport horses' Lives

in Chelsea because it's refreshingly untrendyQ:Whowouldbe atyour ideal dinnerparty?

A: "The Duchess of Cornwall,DollyPartonandme."

JANEWEI,LSreport s from Darfur, Sudanin "Eyewitness", onpage 141. Was born in England, but haslived inAmerica for 21 years. Mother of four .,Obsessed

with Fortnum & Mason EarlGreytea. Adventutous. Has a redhead's temper. Partialto amojiio ' BelievesinhappyendingsQ: Doyoubelievein surgeryor growing old gracefully?A: "Since ImovedioAspen

-where nobody does - I believein growing old gracefull;r "I VICTORIADESIL\IERIO

reports onthebest shops inNewYorkCity tn Made in Manhattan, onpage 281. DowntownNewYorker . Regularcontributor to The Net u York Ti,mes andThe Guard ian Gu'[,de . Trainedlifeguard. Collects rocks from everycountryshevisits. Wishes shewas DavidAttenborough ' Solo

shopper . Dreams of ownilga cottage iaCorsica . Hasn't killedher two goldflsh. . . yet

Q: \Vhenwas the last time you behaved badly?A:'About flve minutes ago. "

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ROMASFOORDillustrates Emily Sheffleld's report,"The waywe eat now", on P age 27 I. Art director-turned-photographer Regrrlarcontributor to Obseruer FoodMonthly ' Once

had a j ob hand-priniing Coutts' cheque books. Son oflithuanian refugees ' Masterful pea risottomaker . Endlessly amused byhis son Fergus

Q: Howwould your friends describe you?

A: "Tallandforeign."