The most magical toy store where wooden toys rule, handmade puppets, costumes and a beautifully curated book selection will make you wish you were a child again. 32 N. Moore St. NYC TriBeCa. www.friendlymantis.com
Grown and Sewn, a men's sportswear brand with a passion towards quality, American history and culture. 116 Franklin St. NYC Tribeca. www.grownandsewn.com
Joy Gryson, a handbag and accessories label from designer Joy Gryson who went from corporate design to starting her own award winning label. 106 Franklin St. NYC Tribeca. www.joygryson.com
MR Manuel Racim, a destination for over one hundred years of French tailoring experience, fine Italian fabrics, this men's label can create a bespoke shirt in two weeks. 44 Hudson St. NYC Tribeca. www.manuelracim.com
Egg by Susan Lamar for stylish moms who want natural fabrics and clean modern design for their children. 104 Franklin St. NYC Tribeca. www.egg-baby.com
This artist turned designer approaches fashion with his "out of the box" vision for women who want to showcase their unique style and creativity. 176 Franklin St. NYC Tribeca. www.garygrahamnyc.com
A true artisan when it comes to women's footwear, handbags and accessories. Small, handmade, high quality productions with surprisingly affordable price points. 20 Harrison St. NYC Tribeca. www.mattbernson.com
Lovely Bride is a collective of indie bridal designers which have been gathered to provide a low stress environment for the modern, romantic bride. 182 Duane St. NYC Tribeca. www.lovelybride.com
Baxter & Liebchen is a carefully curated vintage modern design store that is actually affordable. Don't forget vintage furniture conserves trees and the environment. 50 Laight St. NYC Tribeca. www.baxterliebchen.com
Drom is a family owned German perfumer with over 100 years of developing fragrances and toiletries. Their TriBeCa store is a luxury experience within itself. 144 Duane St. NYC Tribeca. www.drom.com
Swedish children's label Lively produces the softest clothes made with the finest Pima cotton mixed with fun and classics designs for infants and children alike. 108 Reade St. NYC Tribeca. www.livlyclothing.com
Gurhan Atelier is an eccentric, renaissance jewelry brand which offers a collection based on gold and embodies elevating the materials and composition to reflect the full and rich life of the wearer. 160 Franklin St. NYC Tribeca. www.gurhan.com
Christina Lehr, daughter of designer Henry Lehr, has created her own label of women's knits showcasing her technical knowledge with timeless, clean and unique designs. 139 Reade St. NYC Tribeca. www.christinalehr.com
TriBeCa has turned into New York's version of London's Savile Row. The Armoury, originated in Hong Kong and is now situated in New York and is the one stop shop for artisan men's products. From tailored clothes to sportswear and accessories, The Armoury provides a thought out selection for men that doesn't fail.168 Duane St. NYC Tribeca. www.thearmoury.com
The Local Artisan is a big fan of the local neighborhood bookstore which is why a bookstore that specializes in mysteries is something special. Whether it is first editions or rare collectibles, if you love mysteries or know someone who does this is the place for you. 58 Warren St. NYC Tribeca. www.mysteriousbookshop.com
Nili Lotan, an Israeli designer, established herself in top American brands before starting her own label to design a women's collection for the modern urban woman. 188 Duane St. NYC Tribeca. www.nililotan.com
Antiqueria TriBeCa offer affordable yet elegant 20th century European furniture and unique furnishings of the highest quality. 129 Duane St. NYC Tribeca. www.antiqueria.com
Patron of the New is a high concept boutique that offers a darkly romantic, fashion forward selection of designers for the discerning and the eccentrics determined to reflect their own personal style. 151 Franklin St. NYC Tribeca www.patronofthenew.us
This new men's footwear brand is the brainchild of Ariel Nelson and Lane Gerson as they couldn't find the footwear they wanted to wear; meaning 1. simply designed, 2. well-made and 3. well priced. Don't be intimated by their handsome TriBeCa fitting room store, the product and prices are well worth the trip to this charming part of town. 10 Hubert St. NYC Tribeca. www.jackirwin.com
What happens when you mix cutting edge technology from Europe and Asia, fine leather from Italy and the craftsmanship of over 2500 of India's finest artisans? You get the label Paul Drish. This men's footwear and handbag label strives for quality, style and comfort mixing European style and American edge for to die for shoes you'll have no problem walking all day long in. Lucky men! 11 Hubert St. NYC Tribeca. www.pauldrish.com
Julia and Jason Alkire have collaborated on their very conceptual, architectural and graphic women's clothing collection, each bringing design and art to the interpretations of each garment. This New York Made collection is sculptural, tailored and mixed with graphic prints. Definitely an experience wearing their award winning designs. 45 White St. NYC, TriBeCa. www.hausalkire.com
What started out as the inspiration for creating the perfect axe in 2009 has evolved into a brand of exquisitely handcrafted tools, wearable goods, bags and the artisan product of other designers who share the passion of creating high quality tools to empower people to reconnect with the adventures of nature. 36 White St. NYC, TriBeCa. www.bestmadeco.com
TriBeCa (triangle below Canal St.) is south of Soho and though more a residential area with beautiful old cast iron loft buildings and some of the best restaurants in New York City, TriBeCa also is home to fashion and home brands that target an audience who seek unique individual and bespoke product. Walk Duane, Reade, Franklin and Hubert St. for out of the way one of a kind finds.