The 50 Finest: NYC Retailers Pick Their Favorite Fall Arrivals

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Khoi Le backpack, $300 at American Two Shot. “Khoi designed this just for us; it transitions from day to night.”

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Areaware blocks, by Pat Kim, $72 at Module R. “Heirloom toys, made in Brooklyn from mahogany and pine woods.”

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Spin Again glasses, $115 for four at Bobby Berk Home. “The fun colors nod to carnival rides.”

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Leather-covered U lock, $400 at Shinola. “A collaboration with leather-maker Map of Days.”

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Melamine spider plate, $9 at Catbird. “A playful plate by John Derian, the master of decoupage.”

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Stained letter tray, $20 at CB2. “The colorful veneers play up the natural texture of the wood.”

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Hourglass diffuser, $145 at Diptyque. “Two glass bulbs distill a soft Diptyque fragrance drop by drop.”  

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abcDNA with Uhuru Phoss bench, $3,995 at ABC. “This bench is inspired by a Shaker principle—‘Beauty rests on utility.’ ”

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Adidas Busenitz sneakers, $80 at DQM. “Designed specifically for professional skateboarder Dennis Busenitz.”

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Infinite notes, $54 at Dry Goods.  “Great for shopping lists or phone messages.”

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Backpack bocce, $16 at Gear to Go Outfitters. “Now you can set up bocce on the fly.”

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Wooden ruler, $6 at Goods for the Study. “This Scandinavia-imported ruler comes in both flat and pyramid varieties.”

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Meat tenderizer, $50 at Hammacher Schlemmer. “It infuses up to three ounces of marinade.”

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Special Special socks, $14 at Happy Socks. “Perfect for days when it’s still suitable to skip the tights and flaunt your ankles.”

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Boys’ color-block cardigan, $99 at Jacadi. “The brown leatherette elbow patches add an adorable university vibe.”

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Flat candles, $30 for set of two with holders at Items of Interest. “This biodegradable wax is completely dripless.”

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Feather napkins, $32 each at Coral & Tusk. “Eye-catching embroidery on natural linen.”

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Reclaimed-wood razor, $69 at Owen & Fred. “The timber is sourced from the bottom of a Louisiana river.”

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Painted knot, $42 to $58 at Haus Interior. “Decorative, hand-tied and -painted takes on traditional nautical knots.”

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Pet bowls, $138 to $188 each at Jnrl Str. “Why shouldn’t the pet’s bowls match your Eames rocker?”

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Leather apron, $195 at Jung Lee. “This soft apron has a pocket big enough to tote an iPad loaded with recipes.”

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Stepped-chevron silk-twill scarf, $98 at Jonathan Adler. “A dash hippie and a dollop socialite.”

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Postal Dopp kit, $145 at Kempton & Co. “A unisex kit made from recycled mail sacks and painter’s cloth.”

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Mohair throw, $450 at Sleep Studio. “The fibers have a beautiful sheen.”

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Kakkoii WOW mini-speaker, $30 at Neo-Utility. “Prop it up for 360 degrees of sound.”

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Mid-century collar necklace, $225 at Erica Weiner. “The copper and enamel is typical of a postwar moment in jewelry.”

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Studded ankle boot, $1,350 at Maiyet. “The gold-studded detailing elevates this chunky-heeled bootie.”

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El Casco stapler, $145 at Modern Anthology. “Can drive a staple through a tall stack of papers almost too easily.”

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Mortar and pestle, from $140 at Love, Adorned. “Hand-carved from Indian rosewood.”

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Warm-up fleece jacket, $207 at Pilgrim Surf + Supply. “This is surfwear that can thrive off the beach.”  

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Studio / Space / Print / Time, by Sam Falls, $50 at Printed Matter. “Rubbings made from the surfaces of his studio.”

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Geo vase, $175 for a set of three at Apartment 48. “Futuristic-shaped porcelain, in a perfect fall shade.”

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Wolfum tray and coasters, $105 for set at Of a Kind. “The coasters coordinate without matching too much.”

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Au Jour Le Jour eye-print top, $365 at Dagny + Barstow. “This surrealist button-down has both humor and style.”

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Khurasan carpet mug, $45 for a set of two at the Met Store. “Inspired by a sixteenth-century textile.”

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Botan carafe, $150 at Steven Alan Home. “Hand-painted black strokes add contrast to the satin-white glaze.”

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Beckett clutch, $1,835 at Stella McCartney. “The wooden base comes from sustainable forests.”

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Turquoise drop earrings, $66 at AHAlife. “Set in cast brass and covered with a thin, eye-catching layer of gold.”

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“My Story Begins Now” onesie, $25 at Random Accessories. “A unisex, organic-cotton onesie in a great jade color.”

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Komono-Dreyfuss sunglasses, $60 at Life: Curated. “Half round, half angular—perfect for the indecisive.”

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Bowery shield-printed sweatshirt, $98 at Saturdays Surf. “This fleece crewneck uses our signature slash.”

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Aura wind chime, $210 at Species by the Thousands. “Move it inside as a decoration in the colder months.”

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Anorak jacket, $995 at Vince. “The loose fit allows for layering; the fur hood can be detached until the first snow.”

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Super chunky merino blanket, $545 at Loopy Mango. “The knitting was done here in New York City.”

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Cast iron incense burner, $40 at Task. “A classic example of the Japanese Nambu Tekki technique.”

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Flash sleeping bag, from $259 at REI. “Our lightest three-season sleeping bag—great for unpredictable fall camping.”

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Ioan jacket, $869 at IRO. “Leather detail makes this edgier than your typical wool jacket.”

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Artisan notebook, $48 at By Brooklyn. “The skinny dimensions mirror Proust’s original Parisian notebooks.”

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Violet Squeeze kitchen tool, $15 at Abode. “Pinch the handle to transform a flat spatula into a serving utensil.”

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Toolbox, $89 at Best Made Company. “A front-loading door let you access all of your tools without fumbling.”