Despite severe damage resulting from its location just across the street from the World Trade Center site, the legendary designer discount store pulled off the Herculean feat of reopening its doors in March 2002.

Prices on designer goods are 40 to 70% off what you would pay at a department store or designer boutique. Don't think that $250 Armani blazer is a bargain? Look again at the tag -- the retail price on it is upward of $800. This is the place to find $5 Liz Claiborne tees, $20 Todd Oldham pants, or the $50 Bally loafers you've been dreaming of -- not to mention underwear, hosiery, and ties so cheap that they're almost free. Kids' clothes, linens, and housewares are also part of the extensive stock. Expect big crowds and avoid the weekday lunch hour and Saturdays, if you can help it.