By Nicole McLaren

A casual afternoon shopping trip would not be complete without a stroll through Nolita, where the items you can find are as unique as the stores themselves. The quiet, tree-lined streets north of Little Italy are host to a high-end shopping district, spilling over from neighbouring SoHo.

Many of the small, intimate boutiques on Elizabeth and Mott streets offer custom handmade items, often custom-tailored by the designers themselves – a truly personal experience for the discerning fashionista.

Pimar

Occupation: Student

What you are wearing:

vest—Michael Kors

tights—Top Shop

shoes—Chanel

bag—Balenciaga

Describe your style in one word: “Bohemian.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: “SoHo.”

Favourite stores: Brandy Melville

Kellie

Occupation: Accessories buyer

What you are wearing:

coat—Elisabeth & James

blouse—Dolce & Gabbana

jeans—J Brand

shoes—Dolce & Gabbana

Describe your style in one word: “Perfect!”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: Upper East Side

Favourite stores: Bergdorf Goodman, Barneys New York

Greg

Occupation: Manager in men’s wholesale fashion

What you are wearing

all—Dolce & Gabbana

Describe your style in one word: “Classic.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: Madison Avenue/Upper East Side

Favourite stores: Dolce & Gabbana, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue

Egle

Occupation: Model

What you are wearing:

coat—Marc Jacobs

bag—Yves Saint Laurent

shoes—Steve Madden

Describe your style in one word: “Simple.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: SoHo/Nolita

Favourite stores: Barneys New York

Gulum

Occupation: Student

What you are wearing:

coat—Vintage

shirt—Club Monaco

bag—Yves Saint Laurent

Describe your style in one word: “Feminine, Italian.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: SoHo

Favourite stores: Boutiques in SoHo

Chacha

Occupation: Designer

What you are wearing:

sweater—A Boutique in Australia

bag—Miu miu

jeans—Michael Angel

Describe your style in one word: “1930s.”

Favourite area to shop in NYC: Lower East Side

Favourite stores: Allan & Suzi