CoCoChique

Upper East Side sidewalks still hum with old money. CoCoChique cuts through the noise.

You’ll find the studio at 229 E 84th St, between Second and Third Avenues, where the neighborhood’s classic limestone façades give way to a quieter stretch of boutiques and brownstones. The label specializes in made-to-order evening wear and bridal separates—think silk charmeuse gowns, tailored jumpsuits, and embroidered capes—all drafted on-site. Fittings and consultations are by appointment, so ring (612) 703-5976 before you show up; the same number handles rush orders for last-minute galas.

Local designers rarely keep such consistent hours this far east, but the block’s mix of pre-war walk-ups and pocket parks makes it feel less like a runway and more like a workspace. For directions, pull up the map and walk past the dry cleaner and the twenty-four-hour bodega—you’ll see the discreet black awning before you reach the corner.