Synopses & Reviews
"Gershmans may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike."
The Washington Post
For nearly twenty years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the worlds best finds. Now Born to Shop New York is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings than ever before.
Inside youll find:
- The best of Manhattans shopping scene. From world-renowned department stores to hip boutiqueswith plenty of coverage of the hottest downtown neighborhoods
- Great values on everything from bath and beauty items to wedding gownsplus insider tips on sample sales, flea markets, and factory outlets
- Terrific gift ideas, even for the friend who has everything plus the best gifts for under $10
- Tips on finding the best hotel and dining valuesso you can maximize your shopping dollars
Review
“…should be a required purchase for anyone planning to visit the Big Apple…” (
Refresh, October 2004)
“…the insider track on bargain shopping in the Big Apple…. Suzy Gershman guides visitors to the best finds…” (Blackpool Reporter, 12th August 2004)
Synopsis
"Gershman's guide may be the best guide for novice and pro shoppers alike," praises
The Washington Post, and you'll agree. For more than ten years, Suzy Gershman has been leading savvy shoppers to the world's best finds. Now
Born to Shop New York is easier to use and packed with more up-to-date listings than ever before. Inside you'll find:
- The best of Manhattan's shopping scene, from world-renowned department stores to hip boutiques-now with even more coverage of the hottest downtown neighborhoods
- Great values on everything from bath and beauty to wedding gowns-plus insider tips on sample sales, flea markets, and factory outlets
- Terrific gift ideas, even for the friend who has everything-plus the best gifts for under $10
- Tips on finding the best hotel and dining values-so you can maximize your shopping dollars
About the Author
Suzy Gershman is a journalist, author, and self-professed shopping goddess who has worked in the fashion and fiber industry for more than 25 years. The Born to Shop series, which is now 20 years old, is translated into eight languages, making Gershman an international expert on retail and trade. Her essays on retailing have been used by the Harvard School of Business; her reportage on travel and retail has appeared in
Travel + Leisure, Travel Holiday, Travel Weekly, and most of the major women’s magazines. She writes in French and English for
Air France Madame, published by Condé Nast France. When not in an airport, Gershman can be found in Paris, Provence, or San Antonio, Texas.
Aaron James is a singer-songwriter who lives and sings in L.A.; he is also a contributing editor for Born to Shop.
Jenny McCormick is a graduate student in L.A. who works as a Born to Shop editorial assistant part-time.
Table of Contents
To Start With.
1. The Best of New York.
2. New York Details.
3. Shopping Tips for International Visitors.
4. Eating & Sleeping in New York.
5. Uptown Shopping Neighborhoods: West.
6. Uptown Shopping Neighborhoods: East.
7. Downtown Shopping Neighborhoods.
8. New York Resources A to Z.
9. New York Beauty.
10. New York Home.
11. New York Bargains.
Index.