Pry that mouse out of your hand! And get outside for a stroll and some old fashioned shopping. In this guide: men’s togs from some truly unique local shops.
AZTECH MOUNTAIN
42 Hudson at Duane
Tribeca born and owned designer shop with truly unique ski togs for men and women made just for the brand. You won’t find anything else like it.
••• Owner and Tribecan Anthony Rutgers models the loge quilted shirt in safety orange with plaid on the back. Transitions well from apres ski to city living. $525
••• This may be the perfect item: the cashmere button down with inverted seams in a navy on black plaid handknit on ancient looms in Perugia. $2200
THE ARMOURY
168 Duane | Hudson & Greenwich
These shop guys make serious clothing fun.
••• This was designed to hold golf balls, but the Armoury guys figured out it’s perfect for AirPods. From Florence. $125
••• The LL Bean upgrade: the Japanese salvage version in beefy denim with rivets. With a zipper and inside pocket. Fill it with wine and make a friend for life. $295
MAHARISHI
38 Lispenard | Church & Broadway
The British men’s wear line blends Eastern and Western silhouettes and graphic influences with a military bent.
••• Their signature dueling dragon embroidery, this time on luxe sweatpants. $450
••• Never enough pockets. Monk sling bag meant for men, great for women for an overnight bag. $120
THE CITY STORE
1 Centre Street at Chambers
For all things NYC, run by the city.
••• Tribecan Josh Bach’s CIVITAS tie is a map of downtown, in case you get lost on your way home. (He has other towns on his website.) $65.
TODD SNYDER AT THE LIQUOR STORE
2 White @ West Broadway
The “lifestyle brand” designer created the J. Crew store at the Liquor Store, and reclaimed the local landmark for his own line in 2019.
••• NB better in person: The Ettinger pillbox in a subtle camo leather. $228
••• Snyder does great collabs, and this one is with Bodega, the artsy fashion company out of Boston. The reversible down bomber in olive. $548
