Breakout star, Tika Sumpter, leads us through her NYC stomping grounds for her favorites in retail
therapy.
Alice+olivia
This brand is one of my favorites! These clothes were made to fit women. Stacey Bendet knows exactly what she’s doing. I mean, this store is the ultimate girl store. I feel like every rack pulls me to it like a candy shop. The cool thing about this store is there are many options, but it’s not an overwhelmingly huge store where you feel lost. It’s intimate and sweet. I feel like everything I try on was made exactly for me. Loves A+O.
80 W. 40th St. , New York, NY | (212) 840-1155 | aliceandolivia.com
asos.com
OMG! Seriously. This is one of my favorite websites in the world. Everything on their site is chic, trendy, fun, and super affordable. I think it’s always great to match different ends of the spectrum together. Everything doesn’t need to be super pricey. You can put a serious look together from this site. This is one of the best things I’ve discovered since Facebook; I could say sliced bread, but that was discovered before my time. For real. Go to asos.com ASAP.
the hat
shop
When it comes to hats, I admit I have a problem: I’m a serious hat addict and I need counseling. The Hat Shop is a new discovery for me. They have stylish and well tailored hats of all shapes and sizes. They will even customize a hat for you if you don’t see one you like, or if you simply have your own idea of what your particular hat should look like. It’s a very intimate shop and I look forward to making more trips there. 120 Thompson St., New York, NY | 212.219.1445 | thehatshopnyc.com
GIUSEPPE zanotti
I’m so not a fan of uncomfortable, ridiculously expensive shoes! Giuseppe Zanotti is one of my favorite shoe designers. They are a rock-solid Italian shoe company that makes classic, glamorous, comfortable footwear that I can wear all night. Their shoe design is absolutely sick; I’m obsessed. 806 Madison Ave., New York, NY | (212) 650-0455 | giuseppezanottidesign.com
american apparel
They have the fashion basics. You can grab cute white T’s, leggings, high-waisted shorts, cute duffle bags, and adorable shades as well. You can never go wrong with any basic item here. You can put together an entire outfit. Sometimes I go a little overboard with them, especially online. They have the cutest tops.
183 E. Houston St., New York, NY | (212) 598-4600 | americanapparel.net
rag& bone
Love Rag & Bone. It’s edgy, simple, and a must. I love how clean and clever they are with their design. I seriously see another bad addiction coming on, and Rag & Bone is the drug. 119 Mercer St., New York, NY | (212) 219-2204 | rag-bone.com
rebeccataylor
Rebecca Taylor’s clothes are right up my alley with design and comfort. Her clothes are feminine, refreshing, and beautiful. I feel like such a girl when I wear RT. It’s very bohemian chic; her clothes make me feel very pretty and soft. 34 Gansevoort St., New York, NY | 212.243.2600 | rebeccataylor.com
balenciaga
I love Balenciaga—the fit, quality, and design of their clothing is visually stunning. You can see each piece is so well thought out and created. Anything I buy from them are key pieces that I know I will have in my closet forever. 542 W. 22nd St., New York, NY | 212.206.0872 | balenciaga.com
