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| Three Kings: Holiday Shopping in TriBeCa, SoHo, NoLIta |
After thoroughly raiding Williamsburg for gifts, the second leg of our holiday haul brings us to the elegant boutiques and brasseries of downtown Manhattan. Remember to wear your best boots because the sidewalks are getting slippery and this week's treasure map will have you hopping acronyms – TriBeCa, SoHo, NoLIta. As always, don’t forget to pack your Refinery29 gift card – it can save you 25%.
Written by Gabriel Bell |
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 The Pajama Game
Classic-cool Steven Alan carries cushy comforts for whiling away Sunday afternoons. Fauna's silk-screened animal pillows, $42, the house line of men's and women's shirts, $158, and this backgammon and men's slipper set by Falke, $85. |
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 Street Smarts
Prep your preppy for the concrete jungle at high-end punk outfitters Number (N)ine with slip-on sneakers, $295, zipped lambskin receipt wallets, $295, wool fingerless gloves, $75, and this rough and tumble men's leather bracelet, $170. |
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Starting early? Loosen those purse strings with a Bloody Mary brunch in this country kitchen complete with recipes from Grandmothers all over the country.
Bubby's
120 Hudson Street, 212-219-0666
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Relax with some wine and samba or boost your spirits with a grilled steak with chimichuri and fries or the classic parrillada in this laid back Argentine bistro.
Sosa Borella
460 Greenwich Street, 212-431-5093 |
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 N.K.O.T.B.
For the littlest snapper in your extended family, grab up a crocheted cotton giraffe, $50, knit cotton booties, $30, leather aviator hats $85, or a blue velvet jacket, $150, from baby boutique extraordinaire Bu and The Duck. |
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 What Lies Beneath
Le Corset has all the silk sleep masks, sexy Von tingle camisoles, $305, vintage kimonos, Bas Blue panties with charms, $90, and matching bras, $130, you'll need to keep your kept woman. |
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Peckish? You and your partners in crime can tuck into the delicious dips and pita bread or the light butter bean salad at this teeny, tiny Greek jewel.
Snack
105 Thompson Street, 212-925-1040 |
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If you need some carbs to propel you on your merry way, stop in for a chocolate croissant – the best this side of the River Seine.
Ceci-Cela
55 Spring St
(212) 274-9179 |
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Play Boy
Jack Spade will keep your schoolboy natty till summer break with embroidered pocket squares, $25, argyle socks, $25, waxed cotton tie rolls, $85, Kadima sets, $125, and
ping pong sets, $65. |
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 Buy the Handful
Decorate them digits with Dane 115's collection of Bakelite and silver rings by Ruben, $190, Ayako's handmade leather gloves (in elbow length or black and white), $375, or these brass and diamond bands by Juan Valencia, $210.
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| Dane 115, 115 Crosby Street, 212-431-1295 |
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Charm School
Forget a mash note in her locker. Something from Jill Platner's selection of braided Gortex and silver bracelets, $125, necklaces, $135, silver hairpins, or this ginchy wishbone necklace, $275, is the best way to confess your crush. |
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 Leather Bound
In addition to their elegant men's goods – Werkstatt-Muenchen's leather and silver bracelet, $350, perfectly worn boots by Carpe Diem, $1,300, and Geffrey Young's washed leather belt, $450 – Atelier stocks rare and first-edition photography books, from $200.
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| Atelier, 125 Crosby Street, 212-941-8435 |
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Mix Up
Mix Tape book, $23, by Thurston Moore, available at Jack Spade. |
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Loose Lips
Bendable party mustache, $8, available at Daily 235. |
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 Gene Splicing
In addition to playing Dr. Frankenstein with their sweatshirts, $70, Opening Ceremony carries many mixed DNA creations including Brian Crumley's sterling and tie-silk necklaces, $210, and Nicholas Anderson's ingenious hat-scarf combo, $175. |
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Natural Woman
Lyell's inventory, featuring cashmere wool cardigans, $385, silk polka dot blouses, $225, and camisoles with cherry blossom prints, $85, is spun from only the finest threads. |
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According to our highly trained, accredited experts, this is best pizza in the city. No slices, punk, so bring some compadres and take on a whole pie.
Lombardi's
32 Spring Street, 212- 941-7994 |
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Working out of the same kitchen as see-and-be-seen spot, La Esquina, you can experience all the tacos and torta hype without the fuss or wait.
The Corner Deli
106 Kenmare Street, 212-925-9360 |
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Lyell, 173 Elizabeth Street
212-966-8484 |
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 Wrap it up
Between Seize sur Vingt’s cotton boxer shorts, $42, pajama sets, $260, kids button-ups, $60, and sterling-silver tire cufflinks, $280, and sister store Groupe 16sur20’s selection of men’s shoes, Troglodyte Homunculus merino wool zip-up sweaters, $280, and patterned sweater vests, $180, you’ve got your boys covered.
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Dessert in Bed
Weather the dangers of crummy sheets in Michele Varian's pillows, bedspreads, and duvet covers, from $190, when you serve a late-night snack on chandelier-emblazoned dessert plates by Rosanna, $35 the set of four, and a flower in TranSglass's recycled bottles vase, $30. |
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