The Best Men's Shopping
in New York City

Situated on a corner in Nolita, Quality Mending Co. has curated the men's classics—faded flannels, cool concert tees, scuffed workboots, deadstock canvas slip-ons—but they also reward a more romantic view of the past: I've found a WWI leather vest worn in the British trenches, French cotton nightshirts and Japanese indigo patchwork quilts in the mix. You can also shop their Americana and military-inspired private label pieces, including Canvas Carryalls ($68-$198) and a rainbow of Cable Knit Ties ($58). It's quite the step up from teenage thrifting days.SHOP NOW >

For men that believe style should be cerebral as well as sartorial, one look through the glass walls at the gallery-like setting of Project No. 8b—the brother store to the original Project No. 8—should tell them they're home. After all, it really sticks out amongst a swath of downtown New York City retail that's primarily composed of cellphone stores and fish markets. The all white Chinatown space is the perfect backdrop to Various Projects Silk Ombré Tie ($115), a clever Metal Link Watchband Ring from Maison Martin Margiela ($250) and a sleek, stunning selection of design legend Braun's Timepieces and Desk Accessories ($44-$375). You can also visit their Midtown satellite at New York hotspot Ace Hotel, where they sell alongside indie darlings Opening Ceremony.SHOP NOW >

Is it possible for a brand to be a classic and an innovator at once? The Nike Sportswear store, which shares an impressive yet under-the-radar Soho block with fashion cool kids VPL, Surface to Air and Alexander Wang, has an impressive head start in the race to impress jaded New Yorkers and sustain global dominance. It's not just the Swoosh that grabs you—it's the dynamic, detailed wares in a vibrant, ever-changing atmosphere that's equal parts art installation and advertising. Don't miss the tonal grid pattern and color blocking update on the Beta Tech Destroyer Jacket ($71.97) or the sporty sophistication of cotton Chambray Terrain Shorts ($59.97) coated to face the elements and finished with a bonded zipper stow pocket. As for the shoes (and it's gotta be the shoes!) you'll have to visit the New York City store to see for yourself—the most distinctive designs sell out almost as soon as they hit the floor.SHOP NOW >

For all the excitement the city promises, the most thrilling part of being a New Yorker is finding a spot that feels like you're getting away from it all. Situated on the northeast corner of the East Village's Tompkins Square Park, Blind Barber is an old-fashioned barbershop made for the modern man, serving up hot shaves by hand and stylish haircuts—they've mastered the modified mid-century style (think Boy Scout with attitude) that owns these streets. Walk through the all-white environs and enter the golden glow of a speakeasy cocktail lounge: Prohibition is over, but since you still can't buy a drink online, Blind Barber brings you an inspired line of men's grooming products, such as a Wild Watermint Gin Shave Cream ($24) and 90 Proof Hair Pomade ($22) as well as their Tompkins Scented Candle ($88) created in collaboration with forward-thinking fragrance design studio Joya and housed in a vintage-style "Barbicide" jar.SHOP NOW >