What’s Haute: New York Clubs, Hotels, Retail and more

RETAIL
TOM FORD

After helping make Gucci one of the most profitable luxury brands in the world, designer Tom Ford created his own brand in 2005 and opened a 1930s-inspired flagship store on Madison Avenue. Based loosely on Ford’s own London pad, the three-floor, 9,679-square-foot shop is a subdued palette of grays and pinks, complete with a fireplace and velvet details. Ford’s goal is “to address an extremely discerning luxury customer who demands the highest quality product and service,” and he feels the Madison Avenue location will allow him to create and develop a close and personal relationship with customers. From menswear and home furnishings to perfume, everything is customizable, including your shopping experience-if you work up an appetite or simply become parched during the excursion, the maid or butler will be happy to fix whatever ails you.

845 Madison Ave.
212.359.0300
CLUBS
FREEMAN SPORTING CLUB

Along with hand tailoring, made-to-measure clothing, and an old-fashioned (yet entirely modern) apothecary, Freeman Sporting Club now offers a barbershop for gentlemen of discerning taste, a breed often neglected by spas. Created as an alternative to high-end salons, the décor has a decidedly 1940s vibe. In the spirit of being a neighborhood establishment and anti-salon, no appointments are necessary and all services are performed on a walk-in basis. The traditional shave and a haircut run for about $70. This men’s club is the ideal for a busy entrepreneur looking to experience a luxurious experience without hassle or fuss.

8 Rivington St.
212.673.3209