Closet case: NYC matchmaker Samantha Daniels

NYC matchmaker Samantha Daniels, founder of Samantha’s Table, has a walk-in closet filled with rare vintage handbags from brands such as Judith Leiber, Gucci, Carlos Falchi and Valentino. She shops at auctions and vintage clothing shows, including the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show and the Pier Antiques Show, for bags, dresses and coats from the 1950s through ’70s.

Her favorite NYC style resources

Artbag 1130 Madison Ave at 84th St (212-744-2720, artbag.com)
“Even though I grew up in Philadelphia, my mother would bring all of her special bags up to New York,” recalls Daniels of how she first learned of this specialty repair shop in high school. “They’re used to handling old and delicate bags, and know how to make them look like new.”

Ernest Winzer Cleaners 1828 Cedar Ave between Major Deegan Expy and 179th St, Bronx (877-946-9371, winzercleaners.com)
When it comes to caring for beaded clothing and furs, Daniels brings her more delicate items to this family-run business. “They clean all of the costumes on Broadway, so they take excellent care of formalwear,” she enthuses.

Green Apple Cleaners 92 Greenwich Ave at 12th St (212-206-6236) • 8 Spruce St between Gold and Nassau Sts (212-601-9702) • 78 Seventh Ave at Berkeley Pl, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-799-5015) • greenapplecleaners.com
Daniels entrusts this eco-friendly dry-cleaning chainlet to launder her duds from the 1960s. “It only uses natural products, so it’s healthier for the clothes,” she explains.

Paola Poggi 805 Lexington Ave at 62nd St (212-421-8464)
“I barely shop in contemporary stores,” declares Daniels. One exception is this Italian designer’s upscale clothing and accessories boutique. “She has a good eye and a lot of her pieces are one-of-a-kind.” Follow Cristina Velocci on Twitter: @cvelocci