Upscale Italian fashion label Bottega Veneta has opened its third and largest Bottega Veneta Maison store to date, located on Madison Avenue. The five-storey building immerses guests in the brand's understated-luxury ethos, tempting them with everything from an art gallery to limited-edition New York-themed versions of the brand's signature intrecciato (woven) handbags.

NYC department store stalwarts Macy's and Bergdorf Goodman target the millennial customer with in-store market concepts that offer an array of constantly refreshed selections. The Market @ Macy's hosts a rotating crop of smaller brands, while Bergdorf Goodman's The Select has invited influencers to choose their fashion favourites.

Shopping for groceries, skincare and prescriptions becomes a desirable activity through boutique treatments and in-store elements that lure in customers. 365 by Whole Foods offers DIY wine and beer taps, Japanese beauty brand Shiro entices with samples, and local pharmacy I+Care provides on-the-spot eye assessments.

Tourists and locals have reason to linger in the increasingly chic NoMad neighbourhood. At The James Hotel, guests enjoy an in-room wellness programme, while stylish, low-price concept hotel Freehand New York boasts four destination-worthy dining spots. Nearby, Patent Pending serves coffee during the day, morphing into a cocktail bar at night.

Landmark retrospective exhibition David Bowie Is concludes its world tour at the Brooklyn Museum, adding new artefacts to the roster of items on display. The Museum at FIT recounts the career of overlooked mid-century American fashion designer Norman Norell. Meanwhile, the New Museum looks to the future with its fourth politically charged triennial.

Only in NYC for a day? We recommend visiting: Bottega Veneta Maison (Key Openings), The Select at Bergdorf Goodman (Key Openings), Zimmermann SoHo (Key Openings), Freehand New York (Key Openings), Guild (Must-See Stores), Dyson (Must-See Stores), David Bowie Is (Exhibitions) and New Museum Triennial (Exhibitions).