We are not going to pretend we can name the single best boutique in New York City. Taste is personal, and Manhattan alone holds more strong options than any one shopper could visit in a week. What we can do is point you toward the neighborhoods and shops worth your time, so you can go decide your own favorites. If you visit any of these, tell us what you thought in the comments — your picks help other readers.
A note before you go: shops in New York open, move, and close constantly. A few names from earlier versions of this guide are gone for good, and we have removed them. Even so, double-check the address before you set out — a quick search beats a wasted trip.
