Kirna Zabête   (Photo: Carmen E. Lopez and AJ Wilhelm)

Barneys
660 Madison Ave., at 61st St.; 212-826-8900.
Fashion sophisticates lay down the plastic for the consummate selection of Fendi, Givenchy, and Lanvin.

Chelsea Girl Vintage Clothing
63 Thompson St., nr. Broome St.; 212-343-1658.
The variety of vintage treasures ready to be pillaged might include an alligator clutch or a beaded copper purse from the forties.

Clarabella
279 E. Houston St., nr. Clinton St.; 212-979-0270.
Erin Whelan’s Lower East Side boutique features an attractive assortment of indie labels and hard-to-find designers.

Hermès
15 Broad St., nr. Exchange Pl.; 212-785-3030.
A collection of classic leather handbags for prices that sometimes exceed a year's Ivy League tuition.

Kirna Zabête
96 Greene St., nr. Spring St.; 212-941-9656.
Stylists and fashion editors show up here regularly to snag the latest must-have handbag.

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