Founder Geraldine Chung focuses on curating the shop with unique pieces from young, emerging designers. With inspiration from contemporary art, street culture and menswear, LCD’s mission is to discover and support independent designers from all over the world with a like-minded attitude, unique point of view, and quality craftsmanship. Sounds like our kind of place. Plus, LCD collaborates with artists, photographers, jewelry designers and musicians so the shop is often stocked with exclusive products. Could this boutique get any cooler?

Ellen van Dusen designs clothing with psychology in mind. Specifically, the brain’s reaction to visual stimuli. The result? A namesake label that focuses on universally flattering styles featuring happy, look-at-me prints that redefine retail therapy. The Brooklyn designer started Dusen Dusen in 2010 and has since expanded her contemporary line of women’s wear into fashion for the home.