10 best places for men to shop in America [6-10]

6. Department Store

Bergdorf Goodman Men's

745 Fifth Avenue, New York City

Because, from the Charvet and Loro Piana ministores on the first floor to the Michael Bastian and Thom Browne alcoves on the third, it offers the best of the best under one manageably large roof. In a world where everything is labeled luxury, this place is the real deal.

See also: The high-low mix at the latest Barneys satellite in Dallas and the more traditional stable at Wilkes Bashford in San Francisco.

7. Chain Store

Uniqlo

546 Broadway, New York City

Because the clothes are contemporary (but not too contemporary) and the staff is helpful (but not too helpful). And though there's but one lonely Uniqlo in the U. S. right now, they've got plans to bring one of their immaculately designed stores to a city near you.

See also: The new and improved denim and khaki at the Gap and the racks of designer wear at Century 21.

8. Tailoring

Brooks Brothers

346 Madison Avenue, New York City

Because it's the oldest branch of a serious brand and its tailors take tradition seriously. They are not, however, slaves to it: They also offer digital tailoring, a process whereby a man's body is scanned by a computer, and on the top floor there's a pool table and a TV for your viewing pleasure.

See also: The stellar lineup of European and American designers at Syd Jerome in Chicago and the old-school charms of Oxxford in New York City.

9. Vintage

Bobby from Boston

19 Thayer Street, Boston

Because Bobby, the owner, searches the globe for preworn Savile Row suits and classic American work wear and restores them to mint condition. And because he does it better than anyone else.

See also: The offerings at Re-Runs in Kansas City, Missouri, and American Rag in Los Angeles.

10. All-American

J. Press

262 York Street, New Haven, Connecticut

Because when Jacob Press set up shop on the Yale campus back in 1902, he believed a man could never own too many three-button sack suits, button-down shirts, and repp ties. It's still the high temple of conservative American style, and it is good.

See also: L. L. Bean's flagship store in Freeport, Maine, and the classic tailoring of Paul Stuart in Chicago.