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Hunky handbag designer Michael Fox combines form with function in his oversized bags - there is always a special place for a cell phone and a bottle of water! The inside of his bags are as decorated as the outside. “I think many women like to look at the inside of their bags as much as the outside” says Fox. “To them it is something special just for them; maybe they will show their best girlfriends.”

Hat by Barbara Feinman 160.00
Cashmere scarf 85.00 available at
Barbara Feinman Millinery, 66 East 7th Street, NYC, 212-358-7092

A must-see destination is milliner Barbara Feinman’s jewel like shop at 66 East 7th Street. For anyone who thinks hats are accessories only for grandmothers and Joan Collins, think again! Feinman boasts being “fashion forward and highly wearable.” “My typical customer lives in the neighborhood, probably works uptown and has enough income to dress well but does not want spend like crazy” say’s the bubbly designer.

Hat by Barbara Feinman 160.00
Faux pearl and crystal choker and faux fur stole available at
Barbara Feinman Millinery, 66 East 7th Street, NYC 212-358-7092
www.feinmanhats.com

Feinman offers a level of service to her clients rarely seen this side of the Champs d’Elysee. Working individually with each customer she guarantees a perfect fit and the right silhouette. From fedoras to cloches, Feinman offers couture quality and shockingly reasonable prices.

A visit to Jill Anderson (331 East 9th Street) will not only get you a fabulous new wardrobe, but a new best friend in the instantly likable designer. Like Rosie Neira, Anderson draws inspiration from designers like Yamamoto and legendary houses like Comme de Garcon. Silhouettes have a sculptural quality, fabrics are lush but comfortable.

Women who shop at Jill Anderson seem to become friends with the whole staff. Friday nights wine and cheese is served and Anderson, a North Dakota transplant, is on hand to personally fit the garments, pour the wine and tell a few stories. You just can’t get that at Saks.

Evergreen dress by Jill Anderson 245.00
Available at Jill Anderson, 331 East 9th Street, NYC, 212-253-1747
www.jillanderson.com

Part of the reason Anderson has garnered such a loyal following is the fact that she designs for real women. “I am often inspired by the holes I find in my own wardrobe and what my customers tell me they need.” The interactive elements between customer and designer have created a tremendously loyal group of followers. One client discovered Anderson by accident. Her sister used to live in the space that is now the Jill Anderson boutique. At first curious just to see the renovation of the space, Jill’s timeless designs soon got the best of her. Six years later she still is coming back.

Poly-rayon "Aunt Edna" dress by Jill Anderson 235.00
Available at Jill Anderson, 331 East 9th Street, NYC, 212-253-1747
www.jillanderson.com

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