Park Slope, Brooklyn Shopping Guide

A map some of the coolest independent shops in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

3R Living

We've come a long way from when eco-living meant wearing a hemp shirt and having a compost bin out back. These days eco-living is as stylish as it is responsible, and 3R Living is a perfect...

Beacon's Closet

We're not sure who this Beacon character is, so perhaps Beacon's Closet should be renamed Every-Hipster-In-Brooklyn's Closet. The large, oft crowded, dependably lively store is a...

Bird

You're not in Manhattan anymore. Brooklyn based Bird, presents that other borough's idea of style. Instead of meticulously put together fashionista stylings are more laid back pieces....

Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.

Simply incredible is the only words we have to describe the marvel of merchandising that is the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. The toy/costume store takes the superhero theme to new heights....

Cog & Pearl

Cog & Pearl's mantra is "handmade stuff to give and keep" and it's really that simple. In little groupings all around the spacious store are handmade home and personal...

Diana Kane

Jewelry with pretty lingerie, clothing, shoes and accessories to match are what you'll find at the eponymous boutique of designer Diana Kane. The pretty handmade beaded and gemstone jewelry...

Diana Kane

Jewelry with pretty lingerie, clothing, shoes and accessories to match are what you'll find at the eponymous boutique of designer Diana Kane. The pretty handmade beaded and gemstone jewelry...

Flight 001

These days where every train station and airport have become bastions of legalized assault, it's nearly impossible to be a fashionable traveler. So, you have two options, you could travel in...

Lion in the Sun

Lion in the Sun knows good paper. The full-service paperie gathers fine papers by the sheet, stationery, journals, sketchbooks, wrapping papers, albums and greeting cards from around the world....

Lucia

Depending on how you look at it, Lucia is one less reason to go into the city and more reason to trek on out of it. For Brooklynites, the shop lets them buy all the sexy high-heels, cute flats,...

Matter

Matter is high design objects without high design attitudes. Look for interesting lighting and bent-ply furnishings. Seek out unique vases, pillows, tableware, jewelry and other accessories....

Mostly Modern

The small storefront is not a great indication of the breadth and depth of furniture Mostly Modern carries. Mid-century modern is king here, with a variety of chairs, tables, casegoods, lamps,...

Nest

Anyone who's watched a nature TV show knows with what painstaking care a mama bird will go about constructing a nest. Consider Nest as the homo sapien equivalent to the forest floor. The...

Root Stock & Quade

A green haven among gray city streets, Root Stock & Quade is like an oracle of city gardening. Out front: plants, out back: plants, inside the long, narrow store itself: plants, and everything...

Shoe Mine

Reader Suggested: Carries Chie Mihara among other amazing brands in shoes and clothing.

3R Living

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We've come a long way from when eco-living meant wearing a hemp shirt and having a compost bin out back. These days eco-living is as stylish as it is responsible, and 3R Living is a perfect example. The store collects a variety of cleverly designed home accessories, tableware and toys, made using recycled, repurposed or at least environmentally friendly materials. Pick up a glass set...

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Address:
276L 5th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-832-0951
Hours: Mon-Wed: 11-7 Thu-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-7

Tags: green, home accessories, tableware

Beacon's Closet

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We're not sure who this Beacon character is, so perhaps Beacon's Closet should be renamed Every-Hipster-In-Brooklyn's Closet. The large, oft crowded, dependably lively store is a used and vintage clothing shopping free-for-all. Some of the selection is used: trendy tops, jeans, jackets from modern brands and chains, some is vintage: well-worn T-shirts, classic shoes, an...

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Address:
220 5th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-230-1630
Hours: Mon-Fri: 12-9 Sat-Sun: 11-8

Tags: vintage accessories, vintage clothing

Bird

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You're not in Manhattan anymore. Brooklyn based Bird, presents that other borough's idea of style. Instead of meticulously put together fashionista stylings are more laid back pieces. Peruse A-line cotton skirts in bright colors, striped tube tops, sundresses galore, T-shirts in a variety of colors and cuts and tailored suede pants.

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Address:
430 7th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-768-4940
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:30-7:30 Sun: 12-6

Tags: women's accessories, women's clothing

Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.

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Simply incredible is the only words we have to describe the marvel of merchandising that is the Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. The toy/costume store takes the superhero theme to new heights. Browse a rack of fine capes, pick up a jar of anti-matter, or some superhero tights packaged in a metal canister, or a grappling hook. Swing by the lab for test tubes, lab coats and tools. Pass through a...

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Address:
372 5th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-499-9884
Hours: Mon-Sun: 11-5:30

Tags: costumes, superhero supplies, toys

Cog & Pearl

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Cog & Pearl's mantra is "handmade stuff to give and keep" and it's really that simple. In little groupings all around the spacious store are handmade home and personal accessories made by artists and designers across the country and world. Watches with bands made from ties, leather cuffs, fabric purses, journals, a large selection of varied jewelry--it's stylish,...

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Address:
190 5th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11217

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Phone: 1-718-623-8200
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sat: 12-8 Sat: 12-6

Tags: good for gifts, home accessories, men's accessories, women's accessories

Diana Kane

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Jewelry with pretty lingerie, clothing, shoes and accessories to match are what you'll find at the eponymous boutique of designer Diana Kane. The pretty handmade beaded and gemstone jewelry is perfect accompaniment for the shop's lace trimmed camisoles, dainty body products and fragrances, colorful totes and elegant handbags.

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Address:
229B 5th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-638-6520
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-7

Tags: girly, lingerie, women's accessories

Diana Kane

Jewelry with pretty lingerie, clothing, shoes and accessories to match are what you'll find at the eponymous boutique of designer Diana Kane. The pretty handmade beaded and gemstone jewelry is perfect accompaniment for the shop's lace trimmed camisoles, dainty body products and fragrances, colorful totes and elegant handbags.

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Address:
78a Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-7

Tags: girly, lingerie, women's accessories

Flight 001

These days where every train station and airport have become bastions of legalized assault, it's nearly impossible to be a fashionable traveler. So, you have two options, you could travel in the back seat of your parents' car or you could begin an intensive regimen to re-program your mind. Our suggested starting point: pay a visit to Flight 001. Named after a Pan Am flight which...

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Address:
58 5th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11217

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Phone: 1-718-789-1001
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-6

Tags: bags, gadgets, luggage, travel

Lion in the Sun

Lion in the Sun knows good paper. The full-service paperie gathers fine papers by the sheet, stationery, journals, sketchbooks, wrapping papers, albums and greeting cards from around the world. Furthermore, the shop specializes in custom invitations for all occasions, with selections from dozens of different companies and designers, for all tastes and budgets.

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Address:
232 7th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-369-4006
Hours: Mon: 11-6 Tue-Fri: 11-7 Sat-Sun: 11-6

Tags: paper goods

Lucia

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Depending on how you look at it, Lucia is one less reason to go into the city and more reason to trek on out of it. For Brooklynites, the shop lets them buy all the sexy high-heels, cute flats, sleek slingbacks and beachy sandals they can handle. The selection is extensive, varied and features well-known, but smaller shoe designers. For Manhattanites the store is a haven of more reasonably...

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Address:
272 5th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

Phone: 1-718-788-7500
Hours: Mon: Closed Sat-Sun: 12-7

Tags: women's shoes

Matter

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Matter is high design objects without high design attitudes. Look for interesting lighting and bent-ply furnishings. Seek out unique vases, pillows, tableware, jewelry and other accessories. Don't miss the brainy books on art and design.

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Address:
227 5th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-230-1150
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-7

Tags: design, good for gifts, home accessories, jewelry, lighting, women's accessories

Mostly Modern

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The small storefront is not a great indication of the breadth and depth of furniture Mostly Modern carries. Mid-century modern is king here, with a variety of chairs, tables, casegoods, lamps, glassware, from Heywood-Wakefield, Knoll and other manufacturers.

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Address:
383 7th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-499-9867
Hours: Mon-Fri: 2-6 Sat-Sun: 12-6

Tags: mid-century modern, vintage furniture

Nest

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Anyone who's watched a nature TV show knows with what painstaking care a mama bird will go about constructing a nest. Consider Nest as the homo sapien equivalent to the forest floor. The store is nothing if not carefully stocked, presenting a collection of furniture and accessories that play off one another to create a warm, whimsical atmosphere. The furniture is first rate, coming from...

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Address:
396A 7th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-965-3491
Hours: Mon: 12-7 Tue-Sat: 11-7 Sun: 12-6

Tags: children's furniture, furniture

Root Stock & Quade

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A green haven among gray city streets, Root Stock & Quade is like an oracle of city gardening. Out front: plants, out back: plants, inside the long, narrow store itself: plants, and everything you need to, you know, plant them. Choose among stone and ceramic pots, potting soil, and cute little gardening tools. The store also serves as a florist--ready to create an arrangement for you,...

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Address:
297 7th Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-832-1888
Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-8 Sun: 11-6

Tags: flowers, garden

Shoe Mine

Reader Suggested: Carries Chie Mihara among other amazing brands in shoes and clothing.

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Address:
463 Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11215

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Phone: 1-718-369-2624
Hours: Mon: Closed Tue-Sun: 12-7:30

Tags: women's clothing
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