After two decades of business, this avant-garde outpost is still going strong. Initially conceived as a graduate school art project by co-owners, Hans Démoed and Geert de Rooij, this “Kingdom of Cool” continues to outshine the competition. A one-stop-shop for eclectic clothing, home décor and cosmetics, it’s the hippie-chic, electric-hued frocks you’ll flip for (think one-of-a-kind hand-printed and hand-died prints inspired by Baroque and Bauhaus). Can’t find what you came for? Splurge on a custom-made creation from shabby chic furniture, curtains, bedding, lamps, leather jackets to wine glasses. The friendly staff even spruces up clients’ home and office spaces.

  Photography © Michael Thieberg

DISTRICT: THE JORDAAN

This artsy area is brimming with avant-garde shops, street-side cafés, groovy galleries and low-key bars, all nestled on narrow, coble-stoned streets named after local flowers. 

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  Photography © Michael Thieberg

UPTOWN

Known as the Upper East Side (UES), this ultra glam and somewhat snooty neighborhood is finally getting a dose of downtown cool.

It’s worth the trek uptown to this fashion forward oasis. FashionJunkies of all ages flock here for the hottest it labels like Nanette Lepore, Rebecca Taylor, Tracey Reese, Beth Bawley and Trina Turk. You’ll drool over their ultra glam bags, flirty cocktail dresses, fitted coats and girly accessories. Don’t miss out on the massive denim area… we guarantee you won’t leave without a pair of butt-firming blues.