Unassuming LES boutique that hits hard. Came in for some NYC weekend shopping. Left impressed with…read morethe level of quality for the price point. Fabric and construction top notch. My wife has several pieces in her rotation and they've all improved with wear. We received friendly service and some great advice.

After a long day in the city entertaining an out of town guest, all I wanted to do was wolf down…read moredinner at Frankies 17, but with a 30 minute wait whatever will we do! Thrust back out into Clinton St, scratching our heads like monkeys, we wandered though the closest unlocked door and into Szeki. Szeki sat in the back shoveling homemade noodles into her mouth - apologizing for doing so, but we assured her our rumbling tummies were jealous not appalled - while we fingered though her small collection of little black dresses, cooing over each one like it was an affordable stylish baby. The floor stocks only one of each style, no sizes (my guess is they are around 4/6), which my friend is lucky enough to fit into. We loaded the dressing room with half the store and my friend paraded each sharply designed dress revealing even more seductive detailing then could be discerned through hanger appeal. Other women (also waiting for tables at Frankies) joined us in fawning over each other's selections, yeaing and neaing as each of us stepped out the dressing room like we were all the best of friends. The moment, the bond, the way we sincerely invested ourselves in insuring we each purchased (and we did each purchase) a dress that showed off her perfect ass or her awesome tits or adjusting the necklace chain so the brass K perched dangerously atop my décolletage... we were a magnificent team of fashion whores... but as the host across the way began to call us to our tables, we exited one by one never to speak to each other again. ---- Espresso cups empty, money laid down, my friend and I stood up to continue on our evening romp. Looking across the dining room we are graced by the sight of 2 Szeki dresses worn out of the store, 1 Szeki purse on my friend's shoulder, who knows how many Szeki necklaces draping our necks, and an acknowledging nod that we are all more fabulous ladies because of Szeki.

Wonderful store, wonderful friendly staff. I think sometimes people feel intimidated, and project…read moretheir discomfort onto the salespeople, who really are warm and have great senses of humor.

I've gotten better customer service at a McDonald's. Workers here were not nice. Felt super judged…read moreprobably cause we weren't wearing super expensive items but jokes on them cause we have money. Still walked out with buying a pair of shoes but would've bought more if the workers were nicer.

My favorite cloth store in NYC- I must go there every time in am in town simply wonderfulread more

Where have you been all our lives…read more All this time in our city and only in the last year or so have we found this place - probably just as well that we have not as our bank account would have been severely tasered for a lot longer as we invariably leave holding a purchase. This is a supremely well curated store that carries Comme des Garcons, Dries, Anne Demeulemeester, and Junya among others. Their website does not do the selection in the store any justice - probably at least 60-70% larger - and you are better off visiting in person and placing yourself in the capable hands of the staff who will make sure you walk out significantly less Brooks Brothers/Jcrew-dorky than when you walked in. They will probably take umbrage with this, but we feel like the selection for the ladies has been more interesting - all the better, as the significant other should always be seen wearing beautiful things.

A beautiful tree-lined classic West Village street is home to an equally wonderful boutique…read more Albertine is one of those quiet gems of a store that has an exciting, unique collection and perfect staff. On a more personal note, I visited Albertine three times before deciding to feature it on The Boutique of the Week, not because I was wary of the selection, but the price is higher than my norm. However, Albertine truly is too good to pass up and is the perfect place to splurge and treat yourself to an amazing piece (or two, or three...). The jewelry is the best feature of Albertine and will have you coming back just to drool over it. The exquisitely edited collection is priced from $100 to a steep $1,000+. The beautiful vintage pieces are displayed in glass cases, but touching and dressing up is encouraged. Delicate necklaces share a wall with leather cuffs, and pendants of owls and horns share a case with a silver snake ring and jade earrings. Prices can only be found out from a large binder where handwritten notes and photos document the inventory. The womenswear boasts up-and-coming designers and custom-made pieces that are feminine and vintage-inspired ranging from $150-600+. Flowy fabrics in all colors can be found in floor-length silk gowns and highly-structured bomber jackets. The cozy store normally only has one or two sizes displayed, but the staff is happy to find you the perfect fit in the back. A Victorian couch faces a large mirror for ample viewing, and you can even sometimes find the owner's dog napping as the eclectically chic staff offers spot-on critiques and styling tips. June 2009 Featured Boutique of the Week

A really lovely store that stocks both vintage and consignment clothes. I will be back!read more

Terrible customer service and rude male staff. * Maybe he…read moreis the boss ??? Whatever ... suck!!! Today I went there to get some post card for my friends who just arrived in NYC. I walked in and a male staff saw me, nope nope he just show me a face that he will not want to serve me ??? I ask him how much is the bag... He asked me "do you want to buy it ???" Huh??? (What am I there for???) I told him... I actually want it But not now anyway Then a few Asian went in and the male staff remain the same attitude --- so rude I thought it was his original character... Oh NO he talked to anyone in WHITE LIKE HIMSELF VERY VERY NICE and very very POLITE !!! Nope nope I am not buying anything from him though I like the items very much... I told him off I will never buy anything because he dun wan me to lol!!! It just to make a point of their rude and unprofessional service... and he is going to lose more customer not because I wrote bad thing here in YELP !!! It is a matter of time if he keep carry on his stupid racism attitude Would never come back to this store again. Not recommended at all and will complain to the mother company about his service.

Really liked this place and have bought several things in person and online. I placed an order in…read moreDecember for some money clips, account debited but now nothing. My profile account at Studio Manhattan indicates they have been paid but shows my order is unfulfilled. Their website appears to be up and running so buyer beware. Phone number in this Yelp page isn't working, their web page is void of a phone number, and an email to their customer support bounced back. I will take this review down if I (somehow) get a positive response. Next stop will be BBB and Google reviews.

Small but crowded each time I go. However the staff is wonderful and the dressing room wait moves…read morequick! Very helpful staff that go above and beyond to find you what you want.

Picked up a buttery silk satin little number, adorned with lace edges and corded satin straps which…read morecaught my eye immediately (it's the not so subtle details that I adore). Since we've hit the ber months I chalk up every purchase as a birthday gift to myself ;) so this may or may not be a "birthday dress" paired with stilettos since it's the most beautiful October fall jewel tone- café brun. Love many of their dresses! Service was great!!

Point of this whole review will be: you need to check this place out…read more If you're a fan of Maryam Nassir, Frankie Shop, Assembly, Totokaelo, Rachel Comey, Oroboro...put this on your list. The owner has an amazingly impeccable eye for quality, up and coming American designers. Snagged the (now) coolest pair of pants I own from their sale rack on my trip to ny this weekend. Super tiny, but everything is fab. The jewelry, the shoes, and of course the clothing. It's worth going out of your way even if you're not planning to hang around the LES.

Everything in the shop is amazing. I always know I can find the perfect gift for my wife.read more

This is the KITH's women's location! The men's location is just one block over and has a different…read moreesthetic. The women's store is stunning! The clothes and accessories are well organized and they have a great selection of shoes that are usually sold out online. They have a beautiful flower shop in the back called Plantshed. They also have a coffee shop that makes a really good mocha. The matcha was so-so.

this is a review of their coffee. baristas are incredibly kind and accomodating. space is cute and…read moregreat to rest your legs after shopping! ordered a cortado, ratios seemed fine, though the espresso taste weak. salted honey latte is delicious though. star of the show is the cheddar scone. soo moist and flavorful. coming back for that one.