1. France
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- Isabel Marant
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469 Broome St., at Greene St. 212-219-2284
Marant’s boutique feels like a romantic clothing museum filled with artfully arranged floral dresses, baggy jackets, and silk vests.
2. The Netherlands
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- Scotch & Soda
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273 Lafayette St., at Prince St. 212-966-3300
Despite its “Amsterdam couture” tagline, the label’s collegiate-style casualwear is more Abercrombie than Armani.
3. England
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- AllSaints
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512 Broadway, nr. Spring St. 646-862-1832
At this British fashion behemoth, the décor is flea-market-inspired and the clothes are steampunk-chic.
4. Canada
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- Mackage
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123 Mercer St., nr. Prince St. 212-925-1455
The Montreal outerwear brand’s U.S. debut plays up its new women’s clothing line of riding pants and jazzy dresses.
5. Italy
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- Fiorentini + Baker
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54 Mercer St., nr. Broome St. 212-226-7229
The British-by-way-of-Italy designer’s shop is as unfussy as the men’s and women’s boots inside it.
6. Romania
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- Musette
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438 W. Broadway, nr. Prince St. 917-691-0012
No sensible shoes here. Sky-high pumps and boots occupy every inch of shelf space.
7. Argentina
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- Valeria Smith
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85 Mercer St., nr. Spring St. 212-966-2535
The Buenos Aires– bred accessories shop is all about brights—coral satchels, celery clutches, and fiery heels.
8. New Zealand
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- Icebreaker
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102 Wooster St., nr. Spring St. 646-861-2523
Home to all-natural workout duds, designed to breathe and wick sweat away.
See Also
• Slideshow: Scotch & Soda Buyer's Guide
• Slideshow: Mackage Buyer's Guide
• Slideshow: A Look at the Musette Collection