The 25 Best High-End Men's Stores in New York City For Clothing, Suits, Shirts, Ties, Jewelry, Watches, Colognes & Accessories

 By James V. Ruocco

Men's fashion changes at a rapid pace in terms of trends, designs, styles, fabrics, brands and pricing.

That's a given.

"Fashions fade, style it eternal."

Yves Saint Laurent 

When purchasing a suit, a shirt, a tuxedo, a tie, an overcoat or other apparel, what you buy and where you shop should make a statement about you, your social position, your background and what it's like being a well-dressed man on the move.

Wearing the finest men's clothing - couture, bespoke, custom-made, high-end - is essential.
Dressing right, in turn, entails no more or no less than finding clothes that make you feel good and look great and knowing how to pick and choose the right colors, materials and patterns while maintaining style, classic, wit and individuality.

It's that simple.

"Dressing well is a form of good manners."

Tom Ford

To get you started, set your fashion goals, spend a weekend or two in New York, find the right hotel and shop at stores designed specifically for the man who wants to look his best by wearing the best.

To guide you down the right fashion path, I've prepared a list of some of my favorite stores along Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue and E. 57th Street to make your shopping spree fun, accessible and well worth the trip to the Big Apple. 

Just set your price goals.
Bring lots of cash.
And don't forget your American Express card. 

The stores are listed in no particular order:

Ralph Lauren, 867 Madison Ave, New York, N.Y. (212) 606-2100

Brooks Brothers,  346 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. (212) 682-8800

Burberry, 9 E. 57th St, New York, N.Y. (212) 407-7100

Burberry Brit, 444 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. (212) 707-6700

Tiffany and Co., 727 Fifth Avenue,  New York, N.Y. (212) 755-8000

Yves Saint Laurent, 3 E. 57th Street, New York, N.Y. (212) 980-2970

Brioni, 57 E. 57th Street, New York, N.Y. (212) 832-6525

Patek Philippe, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. (212) 218-1240

Ascot Chang, 110 Central Park South, New York, N.Y. (212) 759-3333

Paul Stuart, 354 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. (212) 682-0320

Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. (212) 753-7300

Cartier, 653 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. (212) 446-3400

J Press, 51 W. 44th Street, New York, N.Y. (646) 973-1329

Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y.  (212) 753-4000

Giorgio Armani, 760 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. (212) 988-9191

Gucci, 725 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. (212) 826-2600

Mulberry, 134 Spring Street, New York, N.Y. (646) 669-8380

Turnbull & Asser, 50 E. 57th Street, New York, N.Y. (212) 752-5700

Penhaligon's, 620 Fifth Avenue, Suite 9, New York, N.Y. (646) 858-0880

David Yurman, 712 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. (212) 752-4255

Asprey, 853 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 212 688-1811

The Custom Shop, 338 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 212 245 2499

Hermes, 691 Madison Avenue, New York, N.Y. 212 751-3181

Tom Ford, 672 Madison Avenue, New York, N. Y. 212 359-0300

Salvatore Ferragamo, 663 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 212 759-3822

"Style is very personal. It has nothing to do with fashion. Fashion is over quickly. Style is forever."
Ralph Lauren

"The difference between style and fashion is quality."
Giorgio Armani

"Clothing is a form of self-expression. There are hints of who you are in what you wear."
Marc Jacobs