In this tumultuous time of trendy boutiques and what-is-that? clothing outlets, it's nice to know there's a familiar place to get favorite high-end designs.

Two locations adjacent to one another serve as one mega-Saks—Saks East carries designer women's clothing, and across South Bedford Drive, Saks West features clothes for men and children, as well as the bridal shop and Salon Z, a women's shop for "special" (aka larger) sizes. With a more old-school feel than its neighbor Barneys, Saks is better known for customer service than for in-your-face edginess.