The 50 Finest: NYC Retailers Pick Their Favorite Fall Arrivals
For New York Magazine’s Fall Preview issue, we asked 50 local retailers (and e-tailers) which goods they were most excited to stock for the upcoming season. Click through the gallery ahead to see their responses, from bright bike locks and chunky throws to leather aprons and studded ankle boots.
Khoi Le backpack, $300 at American Two Shot. “Khoi designed this just for us; it transitions from day to night.”
Areaware blocks, by Pat Kim, $72 at Module R. “Heirloom toys, made in Brooklyn from mahogany and pine woods.”
Spin Again glasses, $115 for four at Bobby Berk Home. “The fun colors nod to carnival rides.”
Leather-covered U lock, $400 at Shinola. “A collaboration with leather-maker Map of Days.”
Melamine spider plate, $9 at Catbird. “A playful plate by John Derian, the master of decoupage.”
Stained letter tray, $20 at CB2. “The colorful veneers play up the natural texture of the wood.”
Hourglass diffuser, $145 at Diptyque. “Two glass bulbs distill a soft Diptyque fragrance drop by drop.”
abcDNA with Uhuru Phoss bench, $3,995 at ABC. “This bench is inspired by a Shaker principle—‘Beauty rests on utility.’ ”
Adidas Busenitz sneakers, $80 at DQM. “Designed specifically for professional skateboarder Dennis Busenitz.”
Infinite notes, $54 at Dry Goods. “Great for shopping lists or phone messages.”
Backpack bocce, $16 at Gear to Go Outfitters. “Now you can set up bocce on the fly.”
Wooden ruler, $6 at Goods for the Study. “This Scandinavia-imported ruler comes in both flat and pyramid varieties.”
Meat tenderizer, $50 at Hammacher Schlemmer. “It infuses up to three ounces of marinade.”
Special Special socks, $14 at Happy Socks. “Perfect for days when it’s still suitable to skip the tights and flaunt your ankles.”
Boys’ color-block cardigan, $99 at Jacadi. “The brown leatherette elbow patches add an adorable university vibe.”
Flat candles, $30 for set of two with holders at Items of Interest. “This biodegradable wax is completely dripless.”
Feather napkins, $32 each at Coral & Tusk. “Eye-catching embroidery on natural linen.”
Reclaimed-wood razor, $69 at Owen & Fred. “The timber is sourced from the bottom of a Louisiana river.”
Painted knot, $42 to $58 at Haus Interior. “Decorative, hand-tied and -painted takes on traditional nautical knots.”
Pet bowls, $138 to $188 each at Jnrl Str. “Why shouldn’t the pet’s bowls match your Eames rocker?”
Leather apron, $195 at Jung Lee. “This soft apron has a pocket big enough to tote an iPad loaded with recipes.”
Stepped-chevron silk-twill scarf, $98 at Jonathan Adler. “A dash hippie and a dollop socialite.”
Postal Dopp kit, $145 at Kempton & Co. “A unisex kit made from recycled mail sacks and painter’s cloth.”
Mohair throw, $450 at Sleep Studio. “The fibers have a beautiful sheen.”
Kakkoii WOW mini-speaker, $30 at Neo-Utility. “Prop it up for 360 degrees of sound.”
Mid-century collar necklace, $225 at Erica Weiner. “The copper and enamel is typical of a postwar moment in jewelry.”
Studded ankle boot, $1,350 at Maiyet. “The gold-studded detailing elevates this chunky-heeled bootie.”
El Casco stapler, $145 at Modern Anthology. “Can drive a staple through a tall stack of papers almost too easily.”
Mortar and pestle, from $140 at Love, Adorned. “Hand-carved from Indian rosewood.”
Warm-up fleece jacket, $207 at Pilgrim Surf + Supply. “This is surfwear that can thrive off the beach.”
Studio / Space / Print / Time, by Sam Falls, $50 at Printed Matter. “Rubbings made from the surfaces of his studio.”
Geo vase, $175 for a set of three at Apartment 48. “Futuristic-shaped porcelain, in a perfect fall shade.”
Wolfum tray and coasters, $105 for set at Of a Kind. “The coasters coordinate without matching too much.”
Au Jour Le Jour eye-print top, $365 at Dagny + Barstow. “This surrealist button-down has both humor and style.”
Khurasan carpet mug, $45 for a set of two at the Met Store. “Inspired by a sixteenth-century textile.”
Botan carafe, $150 at Steven Alan Home. “Hand-painted black strokes add contrast to the satin-white glaze.”
Beckett clutch, $1,835 at Stella McCartney. “The wooden base comes from sustainable forests.”
Turquoise drop earrings, $66 at AHAlife. “Set in cast brass and covered with a thin, eye-catching layer of gold.”
“My Story Begins Now” onesie, $25 at Random Accessories. “A unisex, organic-cotton onesie in a great jade color.”
Komono-Dreyfuss sunglasses, $60 at Life: Curated. “Half round, half angular—perfect for the indecisive.”
Bowery shield-printed sweatshirt, $98 at Saturdays Surf. “This fleece crewneck uses our signature slash.”
Aura wind chime, $210 at Species by the Thousands. “Move it inside as a decoration in the colder months.”
Anorak jacket, $995 at Vince. “The loose fit allows for layering; the fur hood can be detached until the first snow.”
Super chunky merino blanket, $545 at Loopy Mango. “The knitting was done here in New York City.”
Cast iron incense burner, $40 at Task. “A classic example of the Japanese Nambu Tekki technique.”
Flash sleeping bag, from $259 at REI. “Our lightest three-season sleeping bag—great for unpredictable fall camping.”
Ioan jacket, $869 at IRO. “Leather detail makes this edgier than your typical wool jacket.”
Artisan notebook, $48 at By Brooklyn. “The skinny dimensions mirror Proust’s original Parisian notebooks.”
Violet Squeeze kitchen tool, $15 at Abode. “Pinch the handle to transform a flat spatula into a serving utensil.”
Toolbox, $89 at Best Made Company. “A front-loading door let you access all of your tools without fumbling.”
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