Bird

Bird brands itself as one of Brooklyn's first fashion destinations. That may be something of a stretch, but it certainly was a pioneer when it set up shop in Park Slope in 1999. It still has its finger on the pulse of the city's mercurial fashion trends and feels utterly fresh amid a crop of arrivistes. Up-and-coming designers such as Brooklyn-based Apiece Apart and eco-friendly Bodkin woo a rabidly devoted clientele. And heavy-hitters including Isabel Marant and Alexander Wang, add some high-end polish to the whimsical mix of clothes, handbags, shoes, and accessories. Two additional outposts are located in Cobble Hill and Williamsburg. All locations open Monday through Saturday noon to 8 p.m., Sunday noon to 6 p.m.

Park Slope 
316 Fifth Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11215
Tel: 718 768 4940
Subway: F train to Seventh Avenue
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Cobble Hill
220 Smith Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Tel: 718 388 1655
Subway: F train to Bergen
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Williamsburg
203 Grand Street
Brooklyn, New York 11211
Tel: 718 388 1655
Subway: L train to Bedford Avenue
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Photograph: Jessica Antola