Claire Distenfeld
Owner, Five Story
With her father, the gallerist opened a boutique stocking up-and-comers like Peter Pilotto that has quickly become an uptown favourite.
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At Five Years, New York's Fivestory Builds Up and Out
Two new floors will open in mid-August and include dedicated spaces for beauty and wellness, marking a new chapter for Claire Distenfeld's independent specialty multi-brand boutique.