Brands That Need a Store in New York City ASAP

New York has been dubbed by some as the "center of the universe," and with good reason. With the conglomeration of culture, style and substance, New York is a haven for brands to market their products.

Even though New York is truly an expansive market, some incredible brands have yet to plant their roots in the big apple. We've compiled a selection of some serious brands who we wish would set up shop in Gotham. These are Brands That Need a Store in New York City ASAP.

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Specializing in: Outdoor gear
Place of origin: Chappell, Nebraska
Nearest location: East Hartford, Connecticut

Cabela's is an American staple in outdoor gear. Beginning in 1961 selling fishing flies, the company has grown to sell outdoor gear of all types, and currently ships to over 120 countries. Stores often become attractions when they are built, incorporating taxidermy, gun libraries and ranges, and even a restaurant in some cases. For those who respect the American camo movement, Cabela's represents a mainstay in the outdoor equipment market and would fill a gap in Manhattan retail possibly nothing else could.

Specializing in: Apparel
Place of origin: France
Nearest location: London, England

This French sportswear and equipment brand has been linked to athletes like tennis legend Arthur Ashe and even Joakim Noah, and it's easy to see why. Distinctly French, the company gets its name from the country's classic rooster symbol. Aside from tennis polos and sneakers, the company also has a long lineage in the bicycling scene and the Tour de France, making it as ready for competition as it is for the streets.

Specializing in: Apparel
Place of origin: Spain
Nearest location: Mexico

Selling casual, urban clothing inspired by contemporary styles, Pull&Bear provides an upscale yet affordable European aesthetic. With the closest brick and mortar store in Mexico, the Spanish company has yet to expand much beyond Europe and Latin America. Providing everything from trippy tye-dyed t-shirts, to slim chambray and heritage-inspired classics, Pull&Bear marries trend with quality.

Specializing in: Furniture
Place of origin: Los Angeles
Nearest location: Los Angeles

Modern design is goes beyond just the name when it comes to Modernica. Drawing from the North American Modernism Movement, the brand maintains the aesthetics of designers like Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson from the post-war period. While they do have stockists in New York, they only have one showroom, found in downtown L.A., which shows off their signature designs. We'd like to see that change.

Specializing in: Apparel
Place of origin: South Korea
Nearest location: Seoul, South Korea

A South Korean clothing retailer, the company gained notoriety internationally when they utilized Gwyneth Paltrow as the face of its ad campaign in 2006. The company produces contemporary men's and women's wear, along with outdoor gear and even a houses a bike repair shop, making it a one-stop-shop we'd love to spend time in on a Saturday afternoon.

Specializing in: Perfumes and colognes
Place of origin: Los Angeles
Nearest location: Web-only

If Warby Parker had a cousin that was really serious about smelling good, Commodity would be it. Commodity will provide a tester package based on the selection of scents you choose. They'll then send you the scents you want to try, and you can see how they interact with your body chemistry and smell outside of the department store, making for an informed scent purchasing process we can truly get behind.

Specializing in: Footwear
Place of origin: Japan
Nearest location: Varies (Stockists are found in Europe, North America, and Asia)

A quiet brand with a loud impact in the industry, VisVim's groundbreaking design comes from the direction of Hiroki Nakamura. Aiming to provide high quality shoes with a contrasting philosophy to bigger sportswear giants, Nakamura designs small collections of highly sought-after footwear, often collaborating with other design houses and artists for asthetically pleasing products that rarely fail to impress.

Specializing in: Men's grooming
Place of origin: Georgia
Nearest location: Savannah, Georgia

Prospect Co. was founded with men's skin care in mind and works to provide men with a shaving product for every stage of the process. The company has grown to include products like candles, body lotion and even rug cleaner. The company also provides products to assist the ladies, so you can even find something for your girl while you're editing your shave kit.

Specializing in: Apparel
Place of origin: England
Nearest location: London, England

Beginning as a store providing fruit, vegetables, and wool to a post-war London, River Island has grown from a small, respected ring of women's clothiers in the UK into a chain of clothing retailers that supplies both men's and women's clothing. Most recently, the company released a collaboration with Rhianna. The store represents a sort of "British Urban Outfitters" aesthetic, but provides its own pieces and collections in addition to stocking other brands.

Specializing in: Bags and accessories
Place of origin: Japan
Nearest location: Tokyo, Japan (Stockists are found in Europe, and Asia)

The legendary bag designer represents an unmistakable air of quality and Japanese design aesthetic. Since 1935, each bag has been handmade and is always made in Japan for both quality control and authenticity. At one point, the brand had a store in New York, but it has since, unfortunately, closed. We're hoping the brand brings its clean, quality aesthetic back stat.

Specializing in: Apparel
Place of origin: England
Nearest location: Web-only retail (Stockists are found in Europe, North America, and Asia.)

Striving to bring back the connection between British gentlemen and the umbrella since 2008, London Undercover Umbrellas highlights and produces high-quality accessories with respect to the brand's British base. The company provides umbrellas that represent a classic aesthetic, like collapsible offerings with prints of classic British foods like beans on toast and bangers and mash. Aside from umbrellas, patrons can look to find bags, hats and umbrella stands if they ever set up shop in the city.

Specializing in: Apparel
Place of origin: Los Angeles
Nearest location: Los Angeles

A widely-recognized brand within the street wear scene, Undefeated (often abbreviated as UNDFTD) was founded by Eddie Cruz and James Bond (no, not that Bond) to serve as a sneaker boutique. Currently, the company provides its own apparel and has collaborated with the likes of Nike, BAPE, Converse, and Adidas, which leads us to believe it would undoubtedly thrive in Gotham.

Specializing in: Furniture and housewares
Place of origin: Denmark
Nearest location: Copenhagen, Denmark

As a favor, Holger Nielsen created a practical trash bin for his wife, who was starting a hair salon. Thus the pedal trash bin (seen often in doctor's offices for hands-free trash disposal) was created. The design was even added into the architecture and design collection of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. The brand has since begun making more than trash bins, and has expanded into an arry of designs and housewares that are just sleek and modern as his original creation.

Specializing in: Apparel
Place of origin: Japan
Nearest location: Tokyo, Japan

A sincere love of motorcycle culture and the hard biker aesthetic that comes with it inspired Shinsuke Takizawa to create a collection that combines military, outdoors, Americana, and motorcycle culture into Neighboorhod. The brand has expanded to Neighborhood One Third, which implies that the clothing is made 1/3rd the size, and is meant for children. There is also the Luker by Neighborhood collection, which gives a British take on the Neighborhood design and aesthetic. We want them all in NYC—is that so much to ask?

Specializing in: Furniture and housewares
Place of origin: Japan
Nearest location: Tokyo, Japan

Operating as an Ikea meets Uniqlo, this Japanese furniture and interior goods retailer specializes in coordinated furniture design and an attractive "true comfortable living style" design aesthetic, while maintaining affordable prices. Get one in NYC, please, and end the tyranny of CB2s and West Elms.

Specializing in: Apparel
Place of origin: England
Nearest location: London, England

A leader of the camo movement in the 90s, Maharishi (and its founder Harvey Blechman) have been re-purposing and producing military gear with a contemporary perspective for almost two decades. The company's proclaimed "pacifist military design," belongs within the urban jungle just as much as they do the battlefield that inspired them.