The Mondrian hotel's entrance and garden. Conveniently located near Opening Ceremony, Derek Lam, Smile To Go, and Jil Sander.
This summer, I am based in Soho and ready to share my must-do’s. Interning in Soho has its advantages; there are too many ways to spend a lunch break. Whether you’re working here or just visiting, these are my absolute favorite ways to waste the day away in Soho.
Clothes Shopping
Opening Ceremony
1) Opening Ceremony: Check out our style crush on Opening Ceremony’s Kate Foley!
2) TopShop: This British retailer is pricier in the U.S. but hey, you can’t get it easily anywhere else!
3) Isabel Marant: The easiest way to get that Parisian-cool look.
4) Alexander Wang: I’m sure you’ve heard of him.
5) Derek Lam: Known to reinvent American sportswear, his clothes are wearable… yet not too wearable (his pieces are quite pricey!).
6) AllSaints: British clothes that are fashion-forward. Emma Watson has been seen in their soft leather jackets.
Ankasa
Miscellaneous (More!) Shopping
1) Kate’s Paperie: For the cutest cards and wrapping paper. (A great place to give thank you cards to your boss and co-workers after your internship ends!)
2) Calypso Home: For that easy-beautiful feel! Calypso makes your home so casual yet chic.
3) Ankasa: Literally the most amazing pillows and bedding you will ever find. I am obsessed. Finally, Moroccan-styled decor meets Oscar de la Renta!
4) Jerome Dreyfuss: Married to Isabel Marant, Jerome designs gorgeous bags that won’t be “in” for just a season.
5) Harneys & Sons: Yummy yummy tea!
Smile To Go
Eating
1) Smile To Go: Absolutely delicious (try their eggplant caponata and their bacon sandwich!) and healthy.
2) Despaña: Gourmet food goes to Spain. A perfect quick eating stop in Soho (seating located in the back of the store).
3) Balthazar: Where brunch-ers dream of.
4) Ferrara: Technically not in Soho, but rather located in Little Italy, this Italian bakery makes cannolis so delicious I couldn’t bear to not include it. Just a short walk away from Soho (less than 5-10 minutes), you’ll find a bustling little cafe with indoor seating and outdoor sorbets. Known for its desserts, their cannolis are a must.
5) Imperial No. Nine: This too-cool restaurant is part of the Mondrian hotel. With its sustainable seafood and handcrafted cocktails by John Lermayer, what’s not to miss?
– Elonia McHenry