New York’s Top Stores for Denims – I

On the streets of New York, you will struggle to find a piece of clothing as commonly worn as a pair of denims. Everyone has them. So it must be easy to fish out the perfect pair on one of your shopping trips, right? Wrong, unfortunately. For a garment so popular, it can be frustratingly difficult to find something that suits your body shape and size, your need and your sense of style. It may involve countless hours and trips to the changing room, and you may still feel like you are settling for a compromise. It doesn’t help that there are so many brands, cuts and styles on offer, as to confuse even the most hardcore shoppers.

If you are already beginning to consider it a daunting prospect, the list below should make your task a lot easier, by pointing out the best places to begin your search for that elusive, perfect pair of denims.

Atrium

This Broadway store announces itself very loudly with its music, and on experiencing the fast beats you will immediately realize that this store is making every attempt to whip up its cool quotient. But don’t let that turn you away. Even if you are not the super-cool type with a taste derived from the latest fashion trend, you will find very impressive variety. The labels available include Joe’s, J Brand, True Religion, 7 For All Mankind and several others. None of these are cheap brands, however, and you should expect to pay upwards of $170 for a pair.

644 Broadway, New York, NY 10012

(212-473-9200)

National Jean Company

If the name conjures up an image of racks and racks of jeans, and a display that is contemporary, voluminous and diverse at the same time, apart from being updated continuously, you would not be wrong. The retail chain offers exactly what the name suggests. Whatever brand, cut or style you may be looking for, you are likely to find it in this uptown store that displays more than 15 labels and 2000 pairs of jeans at any given point of time. Most of the pairs fall within the $160 – $275 range.

1335, Third Avenue, between 76th and 77th Streets

(212-772-2392)

7 For All Mankind

The megabrand’s first stores in New York cannot be neglected by any such list. Any of these is a haven for people who swear by this brand, offering its complete collection in jeans for both the sexes, as well as sportswear and accessories. Shoppers at any of the brand’s stores can also avail of tailoring facilities. There are three outlets, so simply choose the neighborhood according to your convenience.

394, West Broadway, between Broome and Spring Streets

(212-226-8615)

73, Fifth Avenue at 15th Street

(212-924-4146)

347, Bleecker Street at 10th Street

(212-255-2705);

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