Concept stores are specially crafted boutiques that combine culture with the business of selling merchandise. You can think of it as being akin to a special exhibition at an art gallery; in this sense, the merchandise being sold falls under a certain concept (go figure), theme, or lifestyle that is geared towards a specifically targeted audience.
Concept stores don’t necessarily need to be high end, but in this article, we’ll be taking a look at the top 5 concept stores in New York City that definitely shouldn’t be missed. If you’re looking for a uniquely curated shopping experience with endless luxury goods and other tchotchkes and keepsakes, then look no further than our picks of the top 5 high-end concept stores in the Big Apple:
Opening Ceremony
Curated goods from the design duo behind the Japanese Kenzo brand.
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Kirna Zabete
Colorful home of some of the world’s most daring luxury ready-to-wear.
Fivestory
Luxury goods in an Upper East Side townhouse.
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Away
Superior luggage.
Chamber
Gallery store with theme changes every two years.