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Capucine Maman

20 Harrison St @ Greenwich St

212 219 4030     www.capucinemaman.com

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If you are an expecting mother, or a doting husband, then head down to Capucine Maman and invest in some comfy but cool gear. The children's section will set your mind buzzing with ideas for nursery designs.


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Petticoat Lane

149 Reade St @ Hudson St

212 571 5115     www.bagshop.com

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With an array of lingerie that would be right at home in Marks & Spencer or Intermissimi (for all you Euros out there) this is an Aladdin's cave of a boutique. A one stop shop for a whole new outfit, from lingerie and accessories to chunky knits.


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The Liquor Store

235 W.Broadway @ White St

212 226 5476     www.jcrew.com

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Cleverly disguised as an independent retailer targeting the downtown dapper dans, this J Crew store does a fine line in men's clothing. Yes, men's clothing, the gender that independent fashion retailers seemingly forgot. The merchandise is given an edge just by the very fact that it is housed in this former liquor store. You can't beat a gimmick.


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Bu & the Duck

106 Franklin St @ Church St

212 431 9226     www.buandtheduck.com

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This children's boutique transports you back a hundred years to an era when children wore children's clothes, sat on their rocking horses and played with wooden toys. Like walking through a museum but more fun since all the clothes are available to purchase.


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Playing Mantis

32 North Moore St, btwn Varick & Hudson St

646 484 6845     www.friendlymantis.com

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While knee high in Fisher Price toys at home you may find yourself in a "no more plastic, please!&~34;phase. If so, then hotfoot it to Playing Mantis. These beautifully hand carved toys from all over the world are inspired by children and created by communities of people who otherwise would not have their work valued and recognised.


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