David Stephen Menswear

Side-street haberdashery suits the downtown set.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
Just beyond the heavily trafficked core of Union Square, this dedicated-men's clothier is situated on a fashionably quaint, single-lane adjunct. Inside, the racetrack layout--racks and shelves of clothing on the outside with accessories housed inside a glass-case island--makes for simple, fluid perusal. Hardwood interior and warm lighting imbues this medium-sized space with an open, inviting feel.

The Goods
These wares are clearly geared toward the well-dressed, downtown man: Italian designers [Canali, Zegna, Zanella] make up the lion's share of the suit and sport coat offerings. But it's not strictly business here--stretch jeans, corduroy trousers and cashmere pullovers suggest stylish, yet relaxed, weekend wear. Once properly outfitted for the week and weekend, shoppers may want to accessorize with a silver shaving brush and razor set, or stock their leather travel bag with spa-quality hair and skin care products.