From September 15–26, Vanity Fair will rule Madison Avenue and beyond with exciting events, promotions, and more. Come experience the best of the city with Vanity Fair Campaign New York, in partnership with the Madison Avenue BID, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and our special partners: American Express, Belvedere, Hennessy, Hôtel Plaza Athénée New York, LU Biscuits, and Nespresso.

Whether you're a well-heeled New Yorker, or one of the millions of sophisticated travelers that visits Manhattan each year, one destination is a must: Madison Avenue. From international fashion brands to art galleries to hidden second-floor treasures, the celebrated boulevard has long been the jewel in the crown of New York's fashion, culture, and shopping districts. Immerse yourself in all that the avenue has to offer by exploring Vanity Fair’s "On the Avenue" Metro Guide.

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Special thanks to the following sources:

• The Madison Avenue BID archives
• AVENUE, April 1981/Vol. 5, Nos. 6 and 7
• Upper East Side Historic Designation Report, Volume 1, 1981
• Departures, November/December 1997
• Not For Tourists Guide™ to NEW YORK CITY 2008
• The New York Times, September 24, 1911; October 20, 1915; December 10, 2006
• www.nyc-architecture.com
• www.thecityreview.com/madison
• Old Money: The Mythology of Wealth in America; published
  by Allworth Communications, Inc., 1997
• www.socialregisteronline.com