Henri Bendel, New York

Henri Bendel's is a small, chic establishment which resembles a grand townhouse more than a department store. Most customers prefer to use the beautiful winding stairs, rather than the escalators. The first floor is a cosmetics shrine. Bendel's is the place to come for the latest fashions from America's most sought after designers. However, one of the most desirable items is the store's trademark brown and white striped shopping bag which are perfect for looking trendy while you stroll along the posh neighborhood that is Fifth Avenue.