Century 21 Department Store is a legendary New York City retailer offering top designer merchandise at incredibly low prices. For over 50 years, C21 has kept stylish shoppers dressed in the biggest names in fashion. With the best style at up to 65% off of retail 100% of the time, you can afford to look great anytime. The downtown store occupies a special place in many New Yorkers' hearts and is often referred to as New York's "best kept secret". Given the phenomenal selection of discount designer clothing, merchandise and housewares, it's easy to see why. Although closed for months after September 11, 2001, Century 21 returned, remodeled and refurbished to serve Lower Manhattan once again.