While you’re soaking up Harlem’s rich culture visit the Studio Museum, the foremost exhibitor of the work of African American artists. The permanent collection contains works by James Van Der Zee, important African and Caribbean artifacts and paintings by post-World War II artists.
144 West 125th Street
New York, New York 10027
(212) 864-4500
www.studiomuseum.org
In Carol’s Daughter flagship location, the whitewashed brick walls, blond wood shelves and subtle fragrance, offer spa-like tranquility. You’ll find the coveted new hair care product Monoi (pronounced muh-noy), the ancient Tahitian ingredient that prevents breakage.
Carol’s Daughter
24 West 125th Street
Harlem, NY 10027
(212) 828-6757
www.carolsdaughter.com
This is Uptown’s sole antiquarian bookshop specializes in local history, African and American: Colonialist and Revolutionary books, art, and ephemera relating to the Morris/Jumel Mansion and its community: Harlem, Washington Heights, African America, Africa, and the Black Atlantic are their specialties.
Jumel Terrace Books
426 West 160th Street
New York, New York 10032
(212) 928-9525
www.jumelterracebooks.com
SWING is a lifestyle boutique offering an eclectic mix and full range of apparel, children’s wear, home decor, beauty products, art, music and lifestyle products. Their ever-evolving inventory features an array of distinctive brands, exclusive and high-end European brands, and an array of hand-selected products from around the world.
SWING
1960 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.
(Corner of 118th Street)
Harlem, NY 10026
(212) 222-5802
www.swing-nyc.com
The designs by the luxury milliner and hatter is a favorite of infamous editor-at-large and “America’s Next Top Model” judge, André Leon Talley.
Hats by Rachel Rae
featured at the Museum of the City of New York
Museum Shop
1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street
New York, NY 10029
(212) 534-1672
Or by appointment with Rachel Rae: www.itsaraerae.com
