50 million tourists each year that truly has something to offer ev- eryone. As you get to know the personality of each Manhattan neighborhood, you begin to under- stand the individuality expressed through their hotels, restaurants, landmarks and the local residents.
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ut let’s not forget the fashion associated with each of these neighborhoods; fashion, after all, is the heart and soul of this amazing city. With so many trend-setting ar- eas of Manhattan to explore, we’ll focus on mainstream Midtown, the glamorous boutiques of the Upper East Side and the one-of-a-kind vintage and couture finds in SoHo.
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idtown Manhattan: For many of us, Midtown is the perfect
location while in New York City. This area is not known for it’s high fashion boutiques, but popular and obtainable fashion is all around you as you walk from the east side, through the bright lights and tour- ist chaos of Times Square, and into the Theater District of the West Side. Rockefeller Center and the surrounding areas of 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue are home to numerous fashion-forward stores, such as Façonnable, Lacoste, Mi- chael Kors, Burberry, Hugo Boss, Cole Haan, Fendi, Gucci, Tiffany & Co and Versace, to name only a few.
stores are a must-visit while in Man- hattan: Bergdorf Goodman at 5th Av- enue and 58th Street, Henri Bendel at 5th Avenue and 55th Street and finally Barney’s at Madison Avenue and 61st Street. Yes, officially Bar- ney’s is a few blocks into the Upper East Side, but it feels awkward not keeping these three landmarks to- gether when mentioning the stylish department stores that have defined Manhattan shopping. The affordable fashion of the smart Manhattan de- partment stores must also include Lord & Taylor on 5th Avenue and 38th Street and one of my favorites for its bright and open layout, Saks Fifth Avenue, conveniently located on 5th Avenue at Rockefeller Center.
ig business is clearly the main- stay in Midtown Manhattan; an
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area filled with “power suits,” “pow- er lunches” and “power shopping.” A short walk south on Park Avenue will give you a glimpse into the “real” Manhattan, where deals are being reached at the corner bistro, or on cell phones as the Manhattanites hurriedly rush past. Or my favorite, watch the fashionable workers in designer suits exit their buildings to quickly change out of their Manolo Blahniks, and into their tennis shoes so they can comfortably walk home after a long day at the office. In a city where limos, towncars and taxis rule
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to the Upper East Side, where ex- quisite boutiques and fashionable cafés provide the perfect shopper’s escape. After going north on 5th Av- enue, past The Plaza Hotel and the start of Central Park, the luxurious life of Madison Avenue lures you a block to your east to begin expe- riencing Madison Avenue’s sinful temptations. To make the most of the Upper East Side experience, I al- ways recommend at least one short break for you, and your credit card, at Nespresso on Madison Avenue, between 65th and 66th Streets for a brilliant selection of coffees, lattés and cappuccinos, worthy of the most pretentious coffee connoisseur.
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fascinating experience always includes the Ralph Lauren Man-
sions at 867 and 888 Madison Av- enue, which provide the ultimate ex- pression of luxury and service while exploring the timeless and always
the road, this stretch of Park Avenue gives you the chance to stop by your choice of car dealers to pick up a new Audi, Mercedes, Ferrari or Maserati while you are out for an afternoon walk. After a long day of shopping and exploring Midtown, the Theater District will give you the perfect ex- cuse to slip into a new outfit, dine with the locals and tourists alike in a trendy restaurant and see one of the many fantastic Broadway shows.
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