SoHo Seminar

Project Proposal: To create a map that any tourist can go to SoHo for one day and fulfill the experience of SoHo and see the most “must see’s” in one day.

All categories of Must see’s
Including
-Womans Fashion
-Mens Fashion
-Interesting Home Decor
-Lingerie
-SoHo Bistros
-Cultural Films
-SoHo Bars
-And Galleries

One place has been picked from each category to help fulfill a days worth of knowledge of SoHo.

Place that were picked included:
Prada: The brand’s SoHo flagship store molds high fashion and top design, offering an atmosphere as modern as designer Miuccia Prada’s trend-setting label. Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas’s zebrawood wave flows through the two-story shop, beginning with a smooth curve at one end that cascades into display stairs that are dotted with headless mannequins. The Broadway concept shop carries classics like the black nylon Prada bag, men’s leather loafers and the latest runway-ready looks for men and women.

Alexander Wang: This new SoHo storefront is the first in the world to sell exclusively Alexander Wang apparel. The young luxury fashion designer has rocketed to fame since his first full collection in 2007, and he’s always making an impression at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, so opening his first flagship here is a perfect fit. The majestic store graces Grand Street in a renovated space; Wang has confirmed that there will be new items that can only be purchased at the brick-and-mortar shop.

Kiosk: True to its name, Kiosk feels like a roadside market—if that road were to run through the middle of SoHo and appeal to the sort of consumer who loves a $7 German bottle opener as much as a pair of Japanese headphones. Case in point: the store’s founders, Alisa Grifo and her husband, Marco ter Haar Romeny, took a three-week vacation through Florida to find objects for their American Installment Number Two. The installment includes items from all over the United States: a set of pink flamingos from upstate New York, a Plexiglas ice bucket from Florida, an aluminum-framed beach chair made by Telescope Casual Furniture in upstate New York. Since 2005, the pair has hosted collections from Germany, Japan and Mexico, along with several “mini-exhibitions” for the likes of Jason Rosenberg and Uglycute.

Kiki De Montparnasse: This sumptuous shop for high-end lingerie and sex toys has the goods to satisfy your inner decadent, including silk nightgowns and negligees, peekaboo panties and Kiki’s infamous 24-karat gold handcuffs. A luxurious atmosphere (dressing rooms feature “before,” “during” and “after” lighting options for those trying on lingerie) and attentive sales staff, as well as rotating art exhibits, make this shop a destination even for those not in the market for a handmade leather whip.

Balthazar: For more than a decade, Balthazar has remained New York’s casual-French gold standard, where downtown chic combines with upmarket bistro cooking. Throughout the generous space, gigantic mirrors reflect the glow of the crowd (an always varied mix of next-door neighbors, international foodies and any New Yorker who knows his escargots). The high-powered weekday breakfast scene is a better alternative to the wait-for-two-hours weekend brunch.

Film Forum: Catering to cinephiles since 1970, this nonprofit, independent film house not only shows flicks you won’t find at larger chain theaters, it also celebrates cinema by offering a slew of special events and discussions by filmmakers. While you probably won’t be able to catch The Fast and the Furious Part Seven: Faster and Way More Furiouser on the Forum’s screens, you will be able to see groundbreaking documentaries, foreign films and art house features at this beloved art space.

Fanelli’s Cafe: In the shoppingtheme park that is Soho, this guileless spot–a neighborhood landmarksince 1847–is a beloved throwback. The weathered bar, prints of boxing legends and one of the city’s best burgers add to the easygoing feel. Grab a pint–taps include a $7 Affligem–and settle in amid the banter of locals and the genial clinking of Guinness glasses.

The Team Gallery: This hip, provocative contemporary art gallery is known for mounting crowd-pleasing shows by cutting-edge artists, like Ryan McGinley (whose 2010 photography exhibition was so popular, the gallery was closed by police for over-crowding), Cory Arcangel, Andreas Schulze, Banks Violette, Suzanne McClelland and more. The gallery is also notable for its frequent, innovative group shows.