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I'm an NYC-Based Shopping Editor, and I Always Shop My Favorite Emerging Brands at This One Cool Retailer—See My Picks

By Kevin Harson

I'm an NYC-Based Shopping Editor, and I Always Shop My Favorite Emerging Brands at This One Cool Retailer—See My Picks

I spend a lot of time down rabbit holes of up-and-coming brands—and I have no shortage of saves (or open tabs on my computer at any given time). But when I want a more curated scroll to get inspired by new brands alongside ones I know and love, there's one multi-brand retailer I always come back to.

I honestly can't believe how many of my favorites it carries: Avavav, Baserange, Belle, Cou Cou, Courrèges, Dilara Finikoglu, Flore Flore, Gimaguas, MargeSherwood, MNZ, Miaou, Paloma Wool, St. Agni, The Row, Vivienne Westwood—it's genuinely is too many to name. Whether you're looking for everyday staples from Skims, luxury purchases from Saint Laurent, forever pieces from Khaite, or niche designers like Colleen Allen, Ssense's curation is impeccable.

So if your taste is chic or unconventional, there's something here for everyone—from household names you're already obsessed with to hidden gems that'll make you excited about fashion again.

Here's what I'm shopping right now.

BONNIE CLYDE, Black Baby Sunglasses

BONNIE CLYDE

Baby Sunglasses

I love this pair of sunglasses from Bonnie Clyde.

Black Timmi Tank Top

FLORE FLORE

Black Timmi Tank Top

Flore Flore is the best for basics.

Blue 501 '90s Jeans

Levi's

Blue 501 '90s Jeans

The essential Levi's 501 '90s jeans.

Black Soft Boston Bag

MARGESHERWOOD

Black Soft Boston Bag

Gray Gemma Capris Lounge Pants

BELLE

Gray Gemma Capris Lounge Pants

Eckhaus Latta, Black Frame Mules

Eckhaus Latta

Black Frame Mules

Staple mules by Eckhaus Latta.

Black 'the Midi Slip' Midi Dress

Cou Cou

Black The Midi Slip Midi Dress

I want everything from Cou Cou.

White 'the Long' Camisole

Cou Cou

The Long Camisole

Like this pointelle cami.

White 'the Slip' Midi Skirt

Cou Cou

The Slip Midi Skirt

With a matching midi skirt.

TOTEME, Black Leather Flip Flop Heeled Sandals

TOTEME

Black Leather Flip Flop Heeled Sandals

Blue Natalia Minidress

Miaou

Blue Natalia Minidress

Black Proxima Long Ballerina Flats

Kiko Kostadinov

Black Proxima Long Ballerina Flats

Black 1996 Midi Dress

Silk Laundry

Black 1996 Midi Dress

Black Carolina Bikini Top

Gimaguas

Black Carolina Bikini Top

I always love seeing the latest collections from Gimaguas.

Black Carolina Thong Bikini Bottom

Gimaguas

Black Carolina Thong Bikini Bottom

I'd love one of its swimsuits.

Ancient Greek Sandals, Transparent Saionara Jelly Flip-Flops

Ancient Greek Sandals

Transparent Saionara Jelly Flip-Flops

Jelly flip-flops for my next beach trip.

Navy Hebo T-Shirt

Vivienne Westwood

Navy Hebo T-Shirt

I like this Vivienne Westwood asymmetrical T-shirt.

Maison Margiela, Black Tabi New Ballerina Heels

Maison Margiela

Black Tabi New Ballerina Heels

I've recently overcome my aversion to Tabis.

Vivienne Westwood, Black Zip Card Holder

Vivienne Westwood

Black Zip Card Holder

I've been looking for a new cardholder.

Black Deep Back Maxi Dress

Filippa K

Black Deep Back Maxi Dress

A lovely long black dress.

Ferragamo, Black Vara Heels

Ferragamo

Black Vara Heels

The perfect Ferragamo heels.

White Twin Bag

Sandy Liang

White Twin Bag

Red Fits Everybody T-Shirt

SKIMS

Fits Everybody T-Shirt

The Skims Fits Everybody T-Shirt is (in my opinion) the best T-shirt of all time.

Gold Tropicana Necklace

Mondo Mondo

Gold Tropicana Necklace

Mondo Mondo always has fun jewelry.

Navy Petrol Minidress

KNWLS

Navy Petrol Minidress

Knwls is one of my favorite brands from London.

Repetto, Camille Ballet Heels

Repetto

Camille Ballet Heels

I've been wanting ballet flats from Repetto for years.

Sophie Buhai, Silver Classic Delicate Chain Necklace

Sophie Buhai

Silver Classic Delicate Chain Necklace

I can't wait for my first Sophie Buhai necklace.

Off-White Elemental Ida Maxi Dress

Paris Georgia

Off-White Elemental Ida Maxi Dress

If you love '90s minimalism (as we all do), you'll love the brand Paris Georgia.

Sandy Liang, Spy Kitten Heeled Sandals

Sandy Liang

Spy Kitten Heeled Sandals

These just make me happy.

Vivienne Westwood, Granny Frame Bag

Vivienne Westwood

Granny Frame Bag

The Vivienne Westwood Granny Frame Bag was my first designer purchase.

Salomon, Rx Moc 3.0 Sneakers

Salomon

Rx Moc 3.0 Sneakers

A different version of Salomons.

MM6 Maison Margiela, Black Salomon Edition Xt-Mary J Sneakers

MM6 Maison Margiela

Black Salomon Edition Xt-Mary J Sneakers

Or its MM6 collaboration I can't resist.

Black 'le City' Medium Bag

Balenciaga

Black Le City Medium Bag

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