New York is undoubtedly one of the runway capitals of the world. Visiting this hustling and bustling city can be wonderfully exciting and overwhelming all at once, but one thing that stands out here is everyone's individual sense of style. High end couture fashion New York locations are located all over the city. For the fashionably-minded, it's very important to know where to go to find the best pieces to make a statement.

A true indicator of any designer's success is having a store on the world-famous Fifth Avenue. When it comes to luxury clothing, accessories and fine jewelry, this is where to find, be it in a flagship store or in one of the luxury department stores. Practically any and everything can be found on Fifth Avenue.

Just some of the designer brands you can expect to see on Fifth Avenue are Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Emilio Pucci and Prada. Each of these has their own flagship store, which is great news for you because you can find practically everything each brand has to offer for the season. This helps if you are particularly loyal to any one brand. You'll also find the world's biggest Dolce & Gabbana outlet here in NYC.

If a department store is more your style of shopping, then you won't be disappointed in what's available on Fifth Avenue. Head to Henri Bendel, Lord & Taylor, Bergdorf Goodman or Saks for a slice of fashion heaven. Just nearby, you can also check out Neiman Marcus, Barney's and Nordstrom.

Also in the Upper East Side is Madison Avenue, home to some of the world's most exclusive labels. Tom Ford, Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, Celine and Missoni are all located in this uber-trendy part of town, which is not for the faint of fashion heart. Not only are the products themselves to die for, but the interior design and layout of these flagship stores are breathtaking.

In the SoHo/NoLita area of the city, Derek Lam, Balenciaga, Alexander Wang and Stella McCartney are just a few of the cosmopolitan design houses to be found. Barney's Coop in SoHo sells some of the younger, trendier fashions of luxury brands. This particular location only caters to women's wear, however. At the Brooklyn location, visitors will find both women's and men's wear on offer.

If you love luxury fashion without the price that often accompanies it, then what you want is an outlet with a bargain. Union Square is home to Nordstrom Rack, which is where merchandise from Nordstrom and Nordstrom online is sold at half price or even less. So many items can be found here that it would be crazy to miss out on the chance to shop here.

For really fashion-driven environment, the Meat Packing District is a must-see. Not only is it home to a number of private labels and fashion houses, there is always something interesting going on, whether it be day or night. In this area, visitors can find luxurious threads and indulge in some of the other trendy activities as well, such as wining and dining.