My favorite cloth store in NYC- I must go there every time in am in town simply wonderfulread more

Where have you been all our lives…read more All this time in our city and only in the last year or so have we found this place - probably just as well that we have not as our bank account would have been severely tasered for a lot longer as we invariably leave holding a purchase. This is a supremely well curated store that carries Comme des Garcons, Dries, Anne Demeulemeester, and Junya among others. Their website does not do the selection in the store any justice - probably at least 60-70% larger - and you are better off visiting in person and placing yourself in the capable hands of the staff who will make sure you walk out significantly less Brooks Brothers/Jcrew-dorky than when you walked in. They will probably take umbrage with this, but we feel like the selection for the ladies has been more interesting - all the better, as the significant other should always be seen wearing beautiful things.

My husband got scam for unfamiliar website and one of the pictures they used was one of Schott…read moreleather jackets. I helped him out with dispute and also doing research about the real one. I found out that Schott has a retail store in New York City, so I took him there this time even they have an online website, but we weren't sure what size will fit him. Nowadays, people mostly shopping online even you can return or exchange the good, but it will take time and sometime the new size you get still not the fit on your body. So in my opinion, a retail store still necessary. You can see and feel the real product especially if that product is expensive before you make a purchase. My husband did try on the coat and found the size that fit him. We made a purchase and he had been wearing his new coat every day since.

This was my first time visiting this new location. The store used to be on Orchard St. near all…read morethe other leather stores. The old location was a bit cramped and dark inside. This new location, on Howard St., is such a refreshing change ! It's well lit, lots of space so all the jackets, shirts and other items stand out. Rather than cramped on a few clothes racks. The staff was very friendly, and loved talking about leather.

Disclaimer that I have not yet made a purchase, but I loved shopping here and was impressed by the…read moreassortment of products and designers. The prices lean towards the high end, but there are some relatively affordable options in the curated edit. I was especially impressed that they carried traditional Indian clothing because I was looking for something to wear to a friend's sangeet. The sales associate was also refreshingly helpful. I would come back!

since the day I walked into FS it's been of my most cherished fashion pr houses…read more the staff is always accommodating and extremely helpful. the variety of designers is a treasure suited for only the most creative and innovative tastemakers in nyc. the imagery i've created with the designers of FS has graced covers from Vogue to V Magazine. highly recommend a zillion, trillion times.

I used to visit the Pearl River Marts previous locations but my first time in Soho…read more It's not as crowded or big as i remembered it, but definitely more organized. Nice place just to browse Chinese decors, knick knacks, clothes, snacks and condiments. I bought some nice pens and a beautiful silk scarf. Prices are reasonable. I happen to chance on their little art exhibit at the back. The Red Envelop show for Lunar New Year. Very interesting. Over all, i like this place, feels like it instantly transports me to China with out leaving NYc.

Finally made it back since the reopening and likely my last time stepping foot in SoHo. It's become…read moreoverwhelmingly crowded and far too touristy for my taste. I still remember Pearl River in the early 2000s. Two full floors and the go to spot for anything and everything Chinese: snacks, dry goods, stationery, art supplies, home goods. Walking in felt like stepping into a small piece of China right in NYC. It felt layered, authentic, and full of discovery. Fast forward a few years and Pearl River moved to Broadway in SoHo. It was still two floors, more spacious, and if I remember correctly, it had an entrance on Broadway and another toward the back (I can't recall the exact cross street). Even through its moves, it retained that sense of depth and cultural immersion. I recently stopped by the current SoHo location. It's now just one floor. The layout is open and well organized, but noticeably smaller in scope. They carry a mix of items: a small selection of blind boxes, modernized gift items, Chinese art and figurines, cupware and fine plateware, a modest kitchenware section toward the back, a small apparel and footwear area, and a reduced stationery section. A small book section with more small figurines. They also carry a small but thoughtful selection of loose leaf teas, snacks, and pantry staples. It's still cute. The prices are reasonable. There are definitely thoughtful and modern touches. But if I'm being honest, it feels different. More condensed. More curated. Slightly Americanized. And maybe that's just nostalgia talking. I experienced what Pearl River once was, and that version was special. It's not bad. It's just not the Pearl River I remember.

Great collection, non pushy owner, great vibe. More interesting stuff than many other vintage…read moreplaces.

This place smells like a foot. And not in the cute way. I could t even shop bc the mildew smell…read moreknocked me out of the door. Do not attempt without an N95

I purchased a pair of jeans at the store with a gift voucher, and there was a fair amount of back…read moreand forth with the validity of the voucher with the head office, but Daina took care of this matter with great follow-up and resolution. Customer service is not about dealing with ordinary customer transactions but abnormal customer dealings, and many businesses fail to understand this and do not return emails or phone calls, always "Apologizing, but not taking action." - Spirit Airways is a prime example of how not to do customer service. Great job Daina

First Time purchasing a pair of AG jeans and it will be the last. Just because you spend $165 on a…read morepair of jeans doesn't necessarily mean they are going to be good. After wearing and washing them a few times I noticed they started to lose their shape with the Front & Back pockets, the front became so deformed that the white liner in the pocket started showing like they weren't holding their shape. The flap denim strip where the zipper is started folding back exposing the zipper. I decided to look at what was in the fabric and I noticed something I never saw in jeans before, "Lyocel" 26%, the other 72% was Cotton. I never had a pair of jeans with the fabric "Lyocell" in it and wondered maybe that was the reason this pair of jeans lost its shape after a few months of wearing them, most jeans besides having cotton, are Polyester, Elastane, or Viscose, never have I seen "Lyocell". I contacted AG Customer Service with my complaint and just asked for an exchange of any pair of AG jeans without the Lyocell fabric and they denied my request since I did not have the original receipt. They said to contact the store, when I said the store selling your jeans had nothing to do with deciding to use this lousy Lyocell fabric. Lyocell fabric is a semi-synthetic fiber made from wood pulp but isn't a natural fiber like cotton or hemp. Lyocell can also be a bit delicate. The fibers can be damaged by high heat and rough use. This means it's best not to iron lyocell using direct high heat and to minimize machine drying. I have purchased many styles of denim Jeans, Buffalo,Madewell, Rag&Bone, Diesel, I never had a problem like this before. My advice to you is do not buy a pair of AG Denim Jeans with the fabric "Lyocell" in it!!

Wonderful service and attention to details. Small location however, the choices and the service…read moremore than make up for the tight space.

I've never been to Japan before, but admire kimono fashion and have always wanted to try on an…read moreauthentic kimono. It's amazing that NYC has a place like Kimono House! My friends and I rented Yukata here to go to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to see the sakura. All the staff wore masks the entire time, and they limit the number of people in the shop at the time. I appreciate their precautions and taking the pandemic seriously! They communicated via email prior to our fitting to show us options for Yukata. I really wanted a red one, which they didn't have, but they tried to order more options. Unfortunately, the shipment didn't come in time, but we were able to coordinate a red obi with this black floral Yukata. I love the outcome! They're very knowledgeable about kimono and can also do hairstyling for you. The fan in the photos I posted was also provided by Kimono House in addition to the Yukata and obi.

Mrs Lai is amazing!!! She fixed my cheongsam that was super loose in an unusual area, and did a…read morefantastic job in less than 3 business days. She charged me $10 for the dress alteration, and though I opted for the easiest option, the way she altered the dress made it look like it came right off the rack just for my body. My partner brought his jeans to alter an inch off and it cost him $15. The tailor studio is very stuffy and cluttered, but it honestly adds to the charm of Chinatown. Be prepared for the heat in the summer as there's no AC. Also, I spoke in Mandarin and Cantonese, so just be patient with Mrs Lai if you're not Chinese-speaking because I noticed many reviews scoffing at the service and they used English. For the price, I'd gladly fly back to NYC with the clothes I need altered just to visit Mrs Lai's studio. I doubt I'd find anyone of this quality and convenience in LA.

Lai did an amazing job tailoring my bridesmaids dress. She was accommodating, kind and trustworthy…read more Will absolutely return!

Disclaimer that I did not make a purchase, so my review is based solely on my shopping experience…read more I was looking for an outfit to wear to a sangeet, and I booked a shopping appointment on their website. They texted me and Whatsapp messaged me to confirm the appointment, and after I arrived and told the sales associates about the timing of my event they recommended that I look at the off the rack collection. The dresses are super beautiful and well crafted, but there is only one of each - only one size of each - and it might not fit and may need to be tailored. It's also a little on the expensive side compared to what I found online and at Flying Solo. I tried on three options that were $1100, $1000, and $600. The sales associates were really sweet and helpful in helping me assemble the outfits the correct way and they were not pushy at all.

Do not trust this store with your bridal needs. I never write reviews, but I had such high hopes…read morefor this store and was left so disappointed with my experience. All my other bridal shopping from different stores went seamlessly. At Ave, they were nice initially but did not get my measurements right or communicate the changes to their tailor. Several issues were not written down or addressed and I had to fly back and forth to NYC multiple times in the months before my wedding. The left sleeve of my blouse was so tight that I needed lotion and help from staff to pull it off. This happened on two occasions. The proportions were so wrong. I had to ask the tailor to please measure my arms again so we can resolve this asap. I would have preferred to try it on again in person but I could not fit in another NY trip, so they shipped it to me. It took 1 week to arrive because they used the slowest shipping option. After all the alterations, much of the threadwork and beading of the blouse was damaged, and now I have to find a local garment specialist to repair it in the week before my wedding. I spent over $6,000 on a beautiful designer lengha for my wedding ceremony and was expecting perfection from a store that advertises it's "designer experience". At the minimum I would hope to have my concerns taken seriously. They sent me these earrings in response, which I will be returning. Save yourself the hassle and go to LA at Fashion by Rohini or buy from the designers in India directly.

Muji (full name: Mujirushi Ryohin) can be translated to "no brand quality goods". Muji is a retail…read morecompany originating from Japan which sells a wide variety of household consumer items, interior and storage accessories, stationary, furniture, kitchenware, tableware, travel, skincare, clothing and food products. Muji is most well-known for its philosophy of functional, quality design with a Japanese minimalistic aesthetic, offered at a reasonable price. I've always enjoyed checking out and purchasing Muji items. On Black Friday, Muji was giving away a Black Friday Survival Essentials Kit to the first 300 customers at their Fifth Avenue and SoHo stores. The Black Friday Survival Essentials Kit included an exclusive tote featuring the MUJI Market design and filled with a notebook, black 0.38 pen, yuzu candy, and a water bottle. Also, I received a scratch-off card for an extra 10-30% off. My card was only for 10% off. The MUJI SoHo location open at 8AM. I was in line about 7:50am and staff gave us hot matcha latte and a ticket to redeem the tote while waiting. Doors opened exactly at 8AM and by 8:05AM, I already got my tote and walked around the two floor store. It was a very organized process and so nice of them to give us a drink while we were waiting outside. Store was very organized and fully stocked. Service was great even on Black Friday and I had a great time.

Stopped by while I was in the area to grab a container that was big enough to store my pup's…read moreharness and leash for easy access. This store is pretty big and even has a clothing section (women's section on the main floor and men's section downstairs) compared to the other locations. A lot of people were browsing the stationery area where there were a plethora of nice pens and notebooks (took me back to my high school days). I didn't know they also sold snacks and other food items which are near the register. I ended up picking a large white plastic container that came with a translucent lid (you do have to pay separately for the container and the lid, which ended up being about $13 or so). Would recommend it if you need household items that are simple and affordable.