Location - 13 Christopher Street (between Gay Street & Greenwich Ave)

A beautiful tree-lined classic West Village street is home to an equally wonderful boutique.  Albertine is one of those quiet gems of a store that has an exciting, unique collection and perfect staff.  On a more personal note, I visited Albertine three times before deciding to feature it on The Boutique of the Week, not because I was wary of the selection, but the price is higher than my norm.  However, Albertine truly is too good to pass up and is the perfect place to splurge and treat yourself to an amazing piece (or two, or three...).

The jewelry is the best feature of Albertine and will have you coming back just to drool over it.  The exquisitely edited collection is priced from $100 to a steep $1,000+.  The beautiful vintage pieces are displayed in glass cases, but touching and dressing up is encouraged.  Delicate necklaces share a wall with leather cuffs, and pendants of owls and horns share a case with a silver snake ring and jade earrings. Prices can only be found out from a large binder where handwritten notes and photos document the inventory.

The womenswear boasts up-and-coming designers and custom-made pieces that are feminine and vintage-inspired ranging from $150-600+.  Flowy fabrics in all colors can be found in floor-length silk gowns and highly-structured bomber jackets.  The cozy store normally only has one or two sizes displayed, but the staff is happy to find you the perfect fit in the back. 

A Victorian couch faces a large mirror for ample viewing, and you can even sometimes find the owner's dog napping as the eclectically chic staff offers spot-on critiques and styling tips.