Looking for the latest urban and denim fashions? Then head to the corner of 54th Street and Fifth Avenue, where you’ll find Diesel’s largest Planet store. They offer over 700 different denim styles and washes on every floor -- as well as bags, footwear, intimates, leather goods, jewelry, timeframes, sunglasses, and fragrances. In addition, there is an on-site DJ mixing up the latest tunes to enhance the shopping experience. Other locations: 770 Lexington Ave. at 60th St., 212-308-0055; 1 Union Square West at 14th St., 646-336-8552; 135 Spring St. btw. Wooster & Greene Sts., 212-625-1555. 685 Fifth Ave. at 54th St., 212-755-3555; diesel.com.
Located in the popular Tribeca neighborhood and touted as “New York’s Most Complete Wireless Store,” Mobile City Online offers a vast selection of unlocked GSM mobile phones and Bluetooth headsets as well as over 5,000 unique phone accessories for BlackBerry, iPhone, and more -- all under one roof. 47 Walker St. btw. Broadway & Church St., 212-964-4444; mobilecityonline.com.
After the summer we had, it’s hard to believe that winter is just a couple months away. If you’re looking to update the winter outerwear that’s gathering dust in your closet, head to one of The North Face’s two Manhattan locations. With 40 years in the outdoor industry, The North Face is the premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technologically advanced exploration apparel, footwear, equipment and accessories, all of it tested by their elite athlete team and designed using their input. As such, The North Face is constantly applying new technology, material choices and construction techniques, keeping their athletes warm, dry, comfortable and safe in the most rugged and inhospitable terrain and weather in the world. Upper West Side: 2101 Broadway at 73rd St., 212-362-1000; SoHo: 139 Wooster St., 212-260-1000; thenorthface.com.
If technological gadgets are what you’re looking for, one of the best electronics stores in Manhattan is DataVision, one of the city’s largest computer and video retailers. Its three levels encompass 30,000 square feet of savings, featuring a full selection of computers, software, peripherals, cameras, camcorders, MP3 players, DVDs, video players, TVs, handhelds, GPS solutions, desktops, notebooks, carrying cases, and mobile phones -- perfect for any tech-nut. 445 Fifth Ave. at 39th St., 212-689-1111; datavis.com.
Smarten up your wardrobe with the latest trends (at a fraction of the price) at Century 21 Department Store. They have over 15 departments of quality designer merchandise at 40-70% off retail, including European and American designer fashions for men, women and kids. There’s something for everyone, including outerwear, handbags, European and domestic sportswear, lingerie and sleepwear, shoes, boots, and sneakers. There’s also top-brand luggage, accessories, fragrances, gloves, wool scarves, hats, home decor, housewares, linens, and more. 22 Cortlandt St. btw. Church St. & Broadway, 212-227-9092; c21stores.com.
No matter what season it is, leather is always in fashion. NYC is home to the largest genuine Harley-Davidson MotorClothes boutique in the world. This awe-inspiring store carries authentic Harley-Davidson leather jackets, vests, chaps, leather pants, jeans, boots, shoes, T-shirts, watches, and limited-edition collectibles you can’t find anywhere else. You don’t have to ride a hog to enjoy this impressive store stocked with legendary American-classic MotorClothes. 686 Lexington Ave. btw. 56th & 57th Sts., 212-355-3003; harleydavidson.com.
Looking for some interesting winter reading? Midtown Comics is the place for the serious collector or the casual reader of comic books, with two sprawling floors of merchandise ranging from mainstream titles, alternative works, and back issues to action figures, statues, movies, books, and much more. They’re also NYC’s premier destination for manga -- comic books from Japan -- and every issue of every title is in stock. Times Square: 200 W. 40th St. at Seventh Ave., 212-302-8192; 459 Lexington Ave. at 45th St., 212-302-8192; midtowncomics.com.
