Gabriela Hearst's New York Boutique

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"It was always part of the dream to have a store," Hearst explains. "The main goal for our first flagship was to create a luxury environment that was done in a conscious way because my belief is that luxury should be sustainable."

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The store is constructed with no synthetic fibers and no chemically treated materials.

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On the wall hangs a handmade quilt by Phoebe Apperson Hearst from the late 1800s featuring a herringbone pattern that has been part of the brand detailing from the start.

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Those famed wait-listed bags. The handbag room at the back of the store room connects directly to the Carlyle
Hotel, for easy access to the New York institution.

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"We took no shortcuts," adds Hearst. "We wanted to create a place that is inviting, inspiring and authentic."

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"Every piece of furniture is made by hand by Italian craftsmen, in Italy and on site," reveals Hearst.

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The store has two fitting rooms, each equipped with custom

mirrors, lighting, silk panel walls and fixtures.

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The pullout drawers containing knits and footwear are made from recycled handcrafted oak wood and quilted hand-stitched herringbone detail on the pulls.

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The focal point of the store is a large u-shaped cashmere sofa—in case you need a break from shopping the only home of all of Gabriela Hearst's ready to wear, shoes, bags and accessories.

Kerry Pieri is Harper's Bazaar's Digital Fashion/Features Director. Kerry oversees the fashion vertical for BAZAAR.com, including launching digital covers, styling celebrity features, and managing recurring features including Brand Watch and My Life in Three Looks. In addition, Kerry edits the “best of” each season, from shoes to bags, denim and coats, and is consistently looking for shifts in the fashion realm to lend a voice. Kerry formerly served as the Editorial Director of  StyleCaster.com and as a producer at Full Frontal Fashion. She lives in New York with her husband Steve, and baby girl Lila Sky.

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