With NYC schools reopening, it’s time for students to gear up for a year of learning in style. Residents of the East Village luxury homes at EVGB have access to highly rated public schools for students of all ages right in their own neighborhood. But before that first day of class, suiting up with clothing, stationery, and books is a must. Keep reading for EVGB’s tips on back-to-school shopping in the East Village.

Finding the right outfits for heading back to school is easy in the East Village, which is home to a host of local boutiques featuring a rich variety of clothing. EVGB residents will love checking out the duds at An.Mé, where they’ll find adorable handmade shoes shaped like deer, capes, hoodies, and even sunglasses that are sure to be a hit. Ibiza Kidz has been serving Manhattan residents since 1986, offering everything from stylish outfits to toys to custom gift baskets to celebrate the latest academic triumph. Residents who prefer the convenience and value of consignment stores should head to Jane’s Exchange, where keen-eyed shoppers can cultivate the skill of finding hidden gems among the racks.

When it comes to school supplies, the East Village is replete with mom-and-pop stationery shops offering every imaginable type of writing material, as well as quick and efficient printing services. Essex Card Shop is every East Villager’s one-stop stationery destination, complete with endless rows of variegated binders, papers, and pens. When the time comes to print that essay or make some copies of a flyer, check out The Source Unltd, the East Village’s premier print and copy shop.

Of course, school means buying books, and residents of the East Village’s Greatest Building can walk to some of the finest bookshops in the world. The renowned and imposing Strand is just a few blocks from home and features the store’s vaunted “18 miles of books,” as well as a team of experts who can help customers find pretty much any volume they require. Residents with a taste for the tactile will love East Village Books, an “analogue” bookseller (meaning cash-only transactions) specializing in textbooks.

When school is done for the day, the on-site playroom is there for burning off a bit of energy — until it’s time to settle in to do homework. The East Village is a special place for everyone to learn and grow, and there’s no better nest than EVGB. So, check availability today, and start living your East Village life right now.