Atelier New York

Fashion aficionados visit Atelier for high-end, monochromatic menswear from Yohji Yamamoto, Ann Demeulemeester, Comme des Garçons, and such exclusive-to-Atelier designers as m.a+ and Label Under Construction. Brands are offered only if they have a “point of view” that the store connects with, and owner Karlo Steelis is happy to explain the significance of each garment’s cut or fabric. Visitors are guaranteed to leave with a new outlook on fashion and possibly a whole lot of credit-card debt—especially if you’re drawn to Carol Christian Poell’s $8,800 kangaroo-leather coat.