Baker Tribeca (129-133 Hudson Street) Sizable furniture emporium in a former grain warehouse where Midwestern home company Baker Furniture displays its tasteful lines from the industry’s top talent.

Century 21 (22 Cortlandt Street) The undeniable champ when it comes to designer clothing, beauty products, house wares, and shoes at bargain basement prices; wildly popular.

LuLuLemon Athletica (145 Chambers Street) Canadian athletic apparel company specializing in yoga garb for both sexes.

Thom Browne (100 Hudson Street) Cool purveyor of neat, perfectly cut men’s suits reminiscent of the 1950s and ’60s – including the signature high water trousers.

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