James Perse

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Even in flush times, why would you want to spend most of your paycheck on clothes? Joyce Leslie While the hoochie-mama getups in the window might make you think the clientele wants to look like Marisa Tomei in The Wrestler, inside this vast emporium there are plenty of far less racy alternatives. Forever 21 This chain specializing in cheap, fun clothes is expanding with wild rapidity—it's even set to take over the huge space in Times Square that until recently was occupied by the Virgin Megastore. Century 21 This world-famous department store's flagship in downtown Manhattan—along with its branch in Brooklyn—is justly renowned for its selection of hot labels: you'll find everyone from Gaultier and Galliano to Prada and Pucci. Marc by Marc Jacobs Accessories Thought authentic Marc Jacobs accessories were way out of your financial reach? Vintage Dealers at the Antiques Garage Every weekend, stylists, models, designers and other fashion-obsessed New Yorkers head to this antiques and collectibles market in Chelsea. Topshop This famous low-priced, high-style store, renowned for collaborations with superstars like Kate Moss, brings a new blast of shopping vigor to lower Broadway, a street already well-regarded for its discount-shopping possibilities (it boasts two branches of H&M).